QA Intern at Kuvaka Tech Position - QA Intern *(Immediate joiners, 2025 or earlier graduates)* Location - Work from home initially during Internship. Post PPO Work from office from Indore (Vijaynagar) office Stipend - INR 10,000 per month (Open to negotiation for deserving candidates) Internship Duration - 6 months **Full-time Internship Monday - Saturday** (PPO is also available post completion of internship) About Us: Kuvaka Tech is a trailblazer in the digital landscape, propelling innovation through technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Web2. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations by harnessing the transformative power of these advanced technologies. As we continue our journey of excellence, we are actively seeking a skilled QA Intern to join our dynamic team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Process Management - Define and own the QA process and testing workflow in alignment with the Scrum Master and Product Team. Establish and document testing protocols, quality benchmarks, and standardized reporting formats. Select, implement, and manage QA tools (manual and automation) tailored to project needs. Create and maintain reusable test plans, checklists, and review cycles for every sprint or release. Testing Execution* - Execute manual and automated test cases across UI and API layers to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Perform functional, regression, integration, UAT, API, and UI testing to guarantee product stability and usability. Strategically balance manual and automated testing for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure all deliverables are thoroughly tested and validated before handover to Product Managers. Team Collaboration & Quality Ownership - Collaborate with the Scrum Master to assign tests, prioritize backlogs, and meet sprint goals. Coordinate QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring consistency and alignment. Report test progress, coverage, bugs, and risks to stakeholders with clarity and accountability. Take ownership of post-deployment bugs, missed test cases, and QA process gaps, responding immediately to critical issues. Partner with Product Managers to review feedback, validate business acceptance, and close testing loops. Tool & Environment Management - Set up and manage QA test environments, test data, staging access, and CI/CD-linked test suites. Integrate and manage tools for API testing (e.g., Postman, Swagger), UI automation (e.g., Selenium, Cypress), and bug tracking. Ensure QA infrastructure aligns with the overall tech stack and sprint workflows. **Continuous Improvement **- Proactively identify inefficiencies in QA processes and suggest improvements. Maintain documentation of testing best practices and contribute to process audits or retrospectives. Stay updated with the latest testing frameworks, tools, and trends; advocate for scalable QA solutions. QUALIFICATION & SKILLS: Experience in Manual and automated QA within an agile development environment. Advanced proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger. Expertise in UI testing with frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent. Hands-on experience with bug tracking and test case management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail). Proven ability to test RESTful APIs, web platforms, and ensure cross-browser compatibility. Strong skills in writing clear, reproducible bug reports and detailed test cases. Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and designers. High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, bug-free releases. Self-starter attitude with strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Proven leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams and championing task completion. Robust analytical skills for evaluating processes and identifying areas for improvement. Skilled communicator with excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise in various testing types, including Black Box, UI, Integration, Regression, Backend, System, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Demonstrated ability to create and maintain quality standards, tools, and testing methodologies. Experience managing and tracking test activities across all stages—from functional testing to full end-to-end system validation. Strong product knowledge to assess risks, analyze impacts, and advise on testing approaches for both new and existing products. Experience in evaluating, analyzing, and reporting quality metrics for strategic projects. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter.