Hyderabad, TG, IN
Apprentice
Apprentice QA Testing (Manual & Automation)
Launch your career in software quality assurance with a role that offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world impact! We're seeking a detail-oriented, curious individual ready to develop technical testing expertise while contributing to mission-critical risk management applications.
About the Role
As a QA Testing Apprentice, you'll dive into the exciting world of software quality assurance, learning both manual and automated testing approaches while supporting our Financial Risk Management IT team. This is an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals to build technical expertise in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute test cases for risk applications, data processes, and system enhancements
- Document and maintain test scenarios, cases, and expected outcomes
- Participate actively in functional, regression, and integration testing activities
- Contribute to automation by helping develop and maintain test scripts
- Validate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems
- Track defects using Azure DevOps and collaborate with development teams on resolution
- Update documentation and support continuous improvement of testing processes
- Engage in agile practices including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver within agreed timelines
- Build knowledge through structured guidance and hands-on experience
About the Team
The Financial Risk Management IT team delivers reliable, high-quality risk and data applications that support critical business functions. Working in an international, agile environment, our team collaborates with QA Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and Risk stakeholders to ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and delivered with confidence.
About You
You're at the beginning of your professional journey with a passion for technology and quality. You have a curious mind, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in your attention to detail. You're eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to grow your technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing principles
- Knowledge of SQL for data validation and querying
- Working knowledge of C#
- Experience with or exposure to manual testing methodologies
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
These are additional nice to haves:
- Academic or project-based experience in automation testing
- Exposure to test automation tools such as Selenium
- Experience using Azure DevOps for test management
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Exposure to agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Understanding of APIs and testing approaches
- Knowledge of financial systems, data processing, or risk management concept
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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