The Trainee QA Engineer, reporting to the QA Manager, plays a key role in supporting quality assurance efforts across Zaelab’s client projects. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in software testing, with a focus on building foundational QA skills while contributing to real project delivery.
You will work closely with experienced QA professionals and a dedicated mentor to learn testing methodologies, execute test cases, and support the delivery of high-quality digital solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience on enterprise projects and transition into a full-time QA role.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning & Development:
- Participate in structured onboarding and guided learning under mentorship
- Develop a strong understanding of QA fundamentals, tools, and best practices
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world testing scenarios
Project Support & Delivery:
- Support QA activities on active client projects (e.g. ABB platform)
- Assist in executing test cases and validating system functionality
- Participate in regression testing and validation of bug fixes and enhancements
- Contribute to feature and functionality testing based on user stories and requirements
Test Design & Execution:
- Assist in creating and maintaining test cases and test documentation
- Execute manual testing scenarios with attention to detail
- Identify, document, and report defects clearly and accurately
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with mentor and QA team on a daily basis
- Participate in team discussions, stand-ups, and feedback sessions
- Communicate progress, blockers, and learnings effectively
Requirements:
- Completed QA/testing courses (e.g. Udemy, Coursera, or similar)
- Basic understanding of QA concepts such as:
- Test cases
- Regression testing
- Functional vs non-functional testing
- Defects/bug tracking
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios
- Strong motivation to learn and grow in QA
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Currently in final year of university or recently graduated
Nice to Haves:
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
- Exposure to API testing concepts
- Exposure to performance testing concepts
- Any hands-on QA practice (projects, labs, or coursework)
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience working on a real enterprise client project
- Direct mentorship from experienced QA professionals
- Exposure to modern QA practices and tools
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time/junior QA role based on performance
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment
Benefits
Why you’ll love working here:
- Fully remote and distributed teams
- Ongoing training and education opportunities
- 0% Bureaucracy Culture - Focus is on responsibilities, not title
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