Software Test Automation Engineer - Manual & Automation

As a Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience, you will be responsible for end-to-end testing of software applications, focusing on both manual and automated testing. Your key responsibilities will include: - Analyzing requirements, creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. - Performing functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing. - Leading and mentoring junior testers, reviewing their test cases, and providing feedback. - Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). - Collaborating with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues. - Conducting exploratory and ad-hoc testing to uncover hidden defects. - Ensuring test coverage and traceability to requirements. - Participating in test estimation, planning, and status reporting. - Contributing to process improvements and best practices in testing. - Testing APIs, backend services, and performing database validation as needed. - Working closely with automation teams to identify candidates for automation. - Developing, maintaining, and executing automation tests using tools such as Playwright. - Performing regression, smoke, and integration testing using automation frameworks. - Collaborating with developers and manual testers to ensure comprehensive test coverage. - Maintaining and enhancing automation frameworks as needed. - Performing API automation testing using tools like Postman or Rest Assured. Qualifications required for this role include: - 7+ years of experience in manual software testing. - 2-3 years of hands-on experience in automation testing. - Good understanding of JavaScript. - Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle. - Experience with programming/scripting languages (JavaScript preferred). - Familiarity with test frameworks (BDD, TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, etc.). - Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN). - Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Quality Center). - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and documentation. - Knowledge of SQL for database validation. - Experience testing web, mobile, and/or desktop applications. - Exposure to API testing (using Postman, SoapUI, etc.) is a plus. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. - Proficiency in automation tools (like Playwright). Please note that applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.,