Software Tester Apprentice

F5 F5 · Enterprise · Bangalore, India

This role is for a Software Tester Apprentice focused on manual testing of networking applications. Responsibilities include executing test cases, validating functionality, reporting defects, and performing various types of testing like regression, functional, and exploratory. The role requires a basic understanding of SDLC and testing principles, attention to detail, and collaboration skills. Preferred skills include exposure to bug tracking tools and basic SQL.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute manual test cases for networking applications.
  2. Validate functionality against requirements and report defects using standard tools (e.g., JIRA).
  3. Perform regression, functional, and exploratory testing.
  4. Document test results and maintain clear records of issues and resolutions.
  5. Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects.

Skills

Required

  • Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing principles.
  • Familiarity with web technologies and mobile platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in using MS Office tools for documentation.

Nice to have

  • Exposure to bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
  • Knowledge of basic SQL for data validation.
  • Understanding of Agile methodology.