Junior Quality Assurance Tester 1  

At Talisik Labs, our focus lies on crafting tools powered by generative AI. In the past year alone, we've developed a suite of groundbreaking AI applications, exemplified by the Unified Salina App. This suite encompasses a chat-with-video app, a chat-with-PDF app, and an AI assistant with memory capabilities. You'll be a key player in building and refining web applications like the V4 application. The V4 application, comprising Media Watch, Shared View, and Ad Watch, operates in harmony to deliver comprehensive media monitoring and analytics solutions, making a global impact.

As we expand into the global market, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our Quality Assurance team. This person should have a strong background in QA services, an aptitude for problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality and play an integral role in supporting the team to deliver exceptional products.

Responsibilities:

Manual Testing:
• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Verify bug fixes and conduct re-testing as necessary.

Automated Testing:
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using AI-based or open-source tools (e.g., Testim, Katalon Studio).
• Automate repetitive test cases to improve testing efficiency.
• Set up, maintain, and operate test automation frameworks and environments.
Collaboration and Reporting:
• Work closely with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations.
• Communicate testing progress, defect reports, and results to the team.
• Provide feedback to improve software functionality and user experience.

Quality Assurance and Process Improvement:
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and suggest preventive measures.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet quality standards before deployment.
• Participate in continuous improvement of QA processes and testing methodologies.

What We Offer:
• Fast growth in a dynamic, engaging environment. Evaluations for growth are done every quarter.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and engagement in a supportive work culture.
• Exposure to projects at the cutting-edge of generative AI.

Qualifications

Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in manual and automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Katalon Studio or Testim.
• Familiarity with issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).

Soft Skills:

• Professionalism: Strong work ethic, integrity, and responsibility.

• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing priorities and project demands.

• Teamwork: Skill in collaborating effectively and fostering a team-oriented environment.

• Creativity: Bringing innovative solutions to enhance project quality.

• Empathy: Understanding the needs and perspectives of team members and users.

• Time Management: Efficiently balancing time to meet project deadlines.

• Continuous Learning: Proactive in learning and adapting to new challenges and technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Attributes:
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to approach and solve complex technical challenges logically.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively and collaborate within a team environment.
• Learning Attitude: Eagerness to continuously update skills, learn new technologies, and adapt to evolving best practices.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and workflows.
• Proactive Attitude: Displaying initiative and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges.

Certifications (Optional):
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or similar certification is a plus.