QA Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)

We are seeking a 6- 8 yrs experienced with blended Manual and Automation testing experience Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated QA Engineer with a blend of strong manual testing expertise and automation development experience. This role will focus heavily on testing web-based applications, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle, and building scalable automated test suites using Java, Selenium, and Playwright. Key Responsibilities
Manual Testing:
* Execute comprehensive manual testing of web-based applications across multiple browsers and platforms
* Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data
* Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing
* Validate UI/UX functionality, workflows, business rules, and application performance
* Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution
* Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and troubleshoot issues
* Participate in requirements reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality risks Automation Testing:
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Java, Selenium, and Playwright
* Create automated regression and smoke testing suites to improve release quality and efficiency
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
* Analyze test execution results and provide actionable feedback to development teams
* Continuously improve automation coverage, framework stability, and execution performance
* Support automated API testing and backend validation where applicable Quality & Process Improvement:
* Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
* Advocate for quality best practices and test automation standards
* Assist in defining QA metrics and reporting on testing progress and quality trends Qualifications
* 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience
* Strong experience performing manual testing of web applications
* 3+ years of automation testing experience Hands-on experience with:
* Java
* Selenium WebDriver
* Playwright * Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks
* Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
* Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab
* Experience with TestNG, JUnit, or comparable testing frameworks
* Experience with SQL and database validation
* Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
* Experience with performance testing tools is a plus
* Exposure to modern DevOps and Shift-Left testing practices Technical Skills:
* Manual Testing
* Functional Testing
* Regression Testing
* System Testing
* User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
* Exploratory Testing
* Cross-Browser Testing