Key Responsibilities :

1. Functional & Manual Testing :

- Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to design comprehensive test scenarios.

- Perform functional, regression, system, integration, and end-to-end testing.

- Execute test cases, track defects, and verify fixes through structured QA processes.

- Ensure strict adherence to QA processes and maintain proper documentation.

2. Automation Testing :

- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools/frameworks such as :

- Selenium / Cypress

- JUnit / TestNG / PyTest

- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

- Identify automation candidates to improve test coverage and reduce manual effort.

3. Unit Test Case Writing :

- Collaborate with developers to define and write unit test cases for business logic, helper functions, and service layers.

- Use relevant unit testing frameworks like :

- JUnit / NUnit / PyTest / Jest (as applicable).

- Ensure minimum unit test coverage thresholds are met across modules.

- Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and maintain coding standards.

4. API & Integration Testing :

- Perform API functional testing (REST/JSON/XML).

- Use Postman, Swagger, or automated API scripts.

- Validate integrations with upstream/downstream systems.

Required Skills & Experience :

Manual / Functional Testing :

- Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.

- Experience in writing functional test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.

- Proficiency in functional, integration, regression, and UAT support.

Automation :

- Strong scripting skills in Java / Python / JavaScript (based on automation stack).

- Knowledge of automation frameworks (POM, Hybrid, BDD, Keyword).

- Automation experience with Selenium / Cypress / Playwright or equivalent.

Unit Testing :

- Experience writing unit test cases using JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, or equivalent.

- Understanding of mocking frameworks (Mockito, Moq, etc.).

API Testing :

- Solid experience with Postman / RestAssured / Swagger.

- Understanding of API validations, response codes, payload structures, and error handling.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

- Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

- Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps workflows.

- Knowledge of SQL for backend verification.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

- Exposure to cloud-based testing (AWS/Azure/OCI) is a plus.