Applications Analyst 1

Summary:

Designs, develops, modifies, debugs and evaluates programs for functional areas, including but not limited to finance, human resources, manufacturing and marketing. Analyzes existing programs or formulates logic for new systems, devises logic procedures, prepares flowcharting, performs coding and tests/debugs programs. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Trains users in conversion and implementation of system.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated QA Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. The candidate will be responsible for manual testing, automation script execution, defect tracking, and test case management. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of HP ALM/Quality Center (HPQC), VB Scripting, testing methodologies, and automation concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and execute test cases and test scenarios.
• Perform Functional, Regression, Smoke, and Sanity Testing.
• Log, track, and verify defects using HP ALM / Quality Center (HPQC).
• Execute automation scripts developed using UFT/QTP and VB Script.
• Analyze test results and identify application defects.
• Prepare test execution reports and status updates.
• Participate in requirement reviews and understand business processes.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, and QA team members.
• Maintain test documentation and test evidence.
• Support daily test execution activities and defect triage meetings.

Required Skills

Manual Testing

• SDLC and STLC concepts
• Test Case Design Techniques
• Defect Life Cycle
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Smoke & Sanity Testing

Automation Testing

• UFT/QTP
• VB Scripting
• Data-driven and Keyword-driven Framework concepts
• Object Repository concepts
• Debugging automation scripts

Tools

• HP ALM / HP Quality Center (HPQC)
• Jira (Good to have)
• Microsoft Excel

Database Testing

• Basic SQL Queries
• Data Validation

Educational Qualification

• BE / BTech / MCA / BCA / BSc (Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field)

Preferred Skills

• Basic API testing knowledge (Postman)
• Agile / Scrum methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of banking/finance domain applications.
• Exposure to RPA testing or automation validation.
• Understanding of test automation frameworks.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements: