Quality Assurance Intern

We are looking for a techsavvy, curious, and QA passionate individual who enjoys understanding how software works, exploring different user scenarios and finding what could go wrong. As a QA intern you will work closely with QA Engineers and Developers to test web and mobile solutions, identify defects, explore edge cases, and contribute to delivering reliable, high-qualitysoftware.Job Role: QA InternLocation: NIBM, PuneEmployment Type: Internship + PPOResponsibilities:1. Understand assigned solutions, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria with guidance from the QA team.2. Create, update, and execute manual test cases for web and mobile applications.3. Perform functional, smoke, regression, and retesting activities.4. Identify, reproduce, and document defects with clear steps, expected vs. actual results, and supporting evidence5. Log and track defects using the team's designated issue-tracking tools.6. Verify defect fixes and perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not by new changes7. Test common user journeys, input validations, error handling, and basic usability across browsers and web applications.8. Collaborate with QA Engineers and Developers to clarify expected and observed application behavior9. Execute assigned user stories and validate whether the implemented solution meets defined acceptance criteria10. Support release-readiness checks and contribute to overall product quality.11. Document test results, observations, and user acceptance outcomes as required.Required Skills:• Basic understanding of Software Testing and Quality Assurance principles.• Knowledge of manual testing, including test-case design, test execution, defect reporting and retesting• Basic understanding of SDLC and STLC.• Strong logical and analytical thinking with good attention to detail.• Curiosity to explore both expected and unexpected user behavior.• Basic understanding of application development and supporting technologies.• Good communication and collaboration skills.• Exposure to Jira, TestRail, or similar test and defect-tracking tools is preferred.Preferred Qualifications:• Recently completed or pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering and other related fields• Prior internship or project experience in a SaaS-based technology company.• Freshers with relevant academic projects, coursework, certifications, or self-learning in software testing courses are encouraged to apply