Apprentice Trainee - QA Fresher

**Apprentice Trainee Program – Quality Assurance (QA)** The **Apprentice Trainee Program - QA** is designed for recent graduates in **B.Tech (CS) / MCA / BCA / B.Sc (CS)** from the **2025 & 2026 batch**. This program allows participants to gain real-world software testing and quality assurance experience. This apprenticeship program not only provides hands-on experience in key testing methodologies and tools but also offers a clear pathway to full-time employment for high-performing candidates. **Program Highlights** * **Duration:** 1-year apprenticeship program. * **Technology/Domain:** Software Testing (Manual testing). * **Stipend:** Government-approved stipend will be provided during the entire period. * **Performance Evaluation:** Apprentices will be regularly assessed throughout the program based on their testing skills, learning progress, and contributions. * **Full-Time Job Opportunity:** Based on performance, trainees will be offered a full-time position as a **QA Engineer** **Eligibility & Qualifications** * **Education:** B.Tech (CS) / BCA / MCA / B.Sc (CS) * **Graduation Year:** 2025 & 2026 graduates only * **Academic Criteria:** Minimum **65%** in graduation with **no active backlogs/back papers**. * **Coursework:** Must have completed at least a **3-month formal software testing course** (Manual) * **Skills:** * Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). * Fast learner with a strong desire to pick up new tools and testing practices quickly. * Good communication skills to explain bugs and test scenarios clearly. **Responsibilities** * Understand business and functional requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. * Execute manual test cases and document test results accurately. * Identify, report, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools until resolution. * Perform regression, integration, and sanity testing on web or mobile applications. * Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure product quality. * Stay updated with the latest software testing methodologies, tools, and industry trends. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹9,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: * Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Do you understand that the standard duration of the programme is 1 year. Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person