Senior Software Test Manual and Automation Engineer (JavaScript)

As a Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience, you will be responsible for end-to-end testing of software applications, with a primary focus on manual testing (100%) and significant involvement in automation testing (50%). Key Responsibilities: - Analyze requirements and create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. - Perform various types of testing including functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing. - Lead and mentor junior testers, review their test cases, and provide constructive feedback. - Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools such as JIRA. - Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues. - Conduct exploratory and ad-hoc testing to uncover hidden defects. - Ensure test coverage and traceability to requirements. - Participate in test estimation, planning, and status reporting. - Contribute to process improvements and best practices in testing. - Test APIs, backend services, and perform database validation as required. - Work closely with automation teams to identify candidates for automation. - Develop, maintain, and execute automation tests using tools such as Playwright. - Perform regression, smoke, and integration testing using automation frameworks. - Collaborate with developers and manual testers to ensure comprehensive test coverage. - Maintain and enhance automation frameworks as needed. - Perform API automation testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured. Required Skills: - 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 the defect life cycle. - Experience with programming/scripting languages, with JavaScript being preferred. - Familiarity with test frameworks such as BDD, TestNG, JUnit, and Mocha. - Experience with version control systems like Git and SVN. - Experience with test management and bug tracking tools like JIRA, TestRail, and 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 tools like Postman, SoapUI, etc. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. - Proficiency in automation tools like Playwright. - Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. - Basic knowledge of API testing and database validation. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Qualifications: - ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus. - Experience in performance, security, or usability testing. - Familiarity with automation concepts and tools. Please note that applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.,