1. Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC) processes.2. Basic knowledge of programming languages such as core Java etc.3. Knowledge of different types of software testing, such as functional testing, performance testing, security testing, etc.4. Understanding of testing methodologies such as manual testing, automation testing, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.5. Good analytical skills to identify and report defects and issues in software.6. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JMeter, and TestNG.7. Knowledge of SQL for database testing.8. Excellent communication skills to report bugs and issues to developers and stakeholders.9. Attention to detail and a passion for finding and solving problems.10. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow deadlines.11. Ability to work on Jira and Zephyr.