This position is responsible for the quality review of applications and includes creating test strategies test plans and test cases in collaboration with developers business analysts and project managers You will work closely with the team to analyze and test software with a focus on verifying quality and ensuring conformance to system requirements The role primarily relies on test automation tools while also requiring hands-on collaboration across teams Responsibilities Understand the testing workplace and clarify requirements based on available technical documentation Responsible for test planning test automation test environment setup teardown manual testing defect logging and verification Identify test cases suitable for automation and implement scripts for functional regression and performance testing Design and execute automation and performance tests using automated approaches Define create and maintain test data test documentation automation frameworks and tools Execute manual and automated test cases document results and manage the defect lifecycle Perform various testing types including smoke exploratory integration regression performance and security testing Work closely with developers analysts and cross-functional teams to identify troubleshoot and resolve software issues Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of defects Review and adapt the test strategy as needed to address evolving requirements shifting risks and changing project priorities Document and maintain test artifacts to ensure quality compliance and alignment with delivery timelines Take ownership of individual tasks proactively manage risks and ensure timely delivery Continuously learn evaluate and recommend new tools technologies and practices to enhance test effectiveness efficiency coverage and personal capability Mentor and support junior QA staff in task delegation decision-making and professional growth Oversee and ensure effective execution of functional regression and acceptance testing Provide direction for the QA function by assisting management in setting quality goals and aligning with organizational standards Technical Qualifications Experience testing various applications services and user interfaces by preparing test strategies test cases and test scripts and other documentation in both automated and manual testing for functional system integration and regression testing Experience in executing SQL queries manually for back-end migration testing with large databases in all environments Experience working with automation tools Selenium IDE Katalon Cypress Playwright or any other Experience working with web service testing tools Postman JMeter Soap UI and any other tool Understanding of shell programming PowerShell Batch commands Understanding unit testing framework MS Test NUnit Junit TestNG Karma Jasmine Chai Mocha PHPUnit or any other Understanding of test-driven development Understanding of agile and waterfall processes Understanding of AI ML concepts Knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies Familiarity with various defect management systems Personal Skills Ability to effectively communicate technical details verbally and in writing to individuals across different backgrounds and management levels Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies independently Ability to offer alternative approaches to achieve client goals Ability to act on available information or obtain required data to support project decisions Detail-oriented meticulous and methodical approach Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills Strong work ethics reliability and consistency Education and Work Experience The candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Background in CS IT or related scientific discipline is preferred