Design, document, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual testing across web applications and software systems. Conduct thorough functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) of new and existing features. Identify, report, and track defects through the bug lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution. Work closely with development and product teams to understand requirements and design test scenarios that align with user needs. Provide clear and actionable feedback on software quality, usability, and potential improvements. Automation Testing: Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete). Design and implement automation frameworks and best practices for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines. Perform automated testing of APIs, web applications, and mobile applications to ensure high-quality product delivery. Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD process, ensuring rapid feedback for development teams. Analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and recommend improvements based on findings. Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure the overall quality and success of the software. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to contribute to the overall project goals. Maintain and continuously improve test documentation, test cases, and knowledge-sharing processes. Produce detailed test reports, highlighting issues, test coverage, and test effectiveness, for stakeholders at various levels. Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior QA testers, providing guidance and support in test strategy, tools, and techniques. Help drive best practices within the QA team for manual and automated testing. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies in software testing. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelordegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated testing. Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. Proven track record in designing, executing, and maintaining test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts. Experience with CI/CD integration tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Solid understanding of web technologies, web services (REST APIs), and testing across web and mobile platforms. Experience in SAAS or Product based applications. Nice to have ISTQB certification. Skills: Strong understanding of software development and testing life cycles, particularly in Agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Familiarity with performance testing and tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, etc. Knowledge of database testing and SQL for validating back-end data. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.