Senior Manual Tester

Net Connect; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Connect, based in Bangalore, seeks a Senior Manual Tester with 6-9 years of experience to ensure quality across web, API, and enterprise applications. You will combine meticulous manual testing with automation to deliver robust software, collaborating with product owners and developers to validate requirements and improve testing processes.

You will develop comprehensive test plans, execute test cases, and maintain regression suites using Playwright, Selenium, and modern CI/CD practices in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual testing of web apps and APIs.
• Hands-on with test automation tools (Playwright, Selenium) and scripting (TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools (Azure DevOps, ALM, Jira) and defect tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for web apps, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing to validate requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to gather and validate requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools; ensure resolution and validation.

Skills

Manual testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Agile/DevOps knowledge

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

TypeScript/JavaScript

Azure DevOps

Jira

ALM

GitHub Actions

Postman

REST Assured

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Perform various types of testing including functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure the software meets business requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to gather requirements and ensure thorough understanding and validation of the software features.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools like Azure DevOps, ensuring they are resolved and validated effectively.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and regression testing suites using tools such as Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Participate in release validation activities, providing detailed test reports and ensuring that quality assurance standards are met.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Agile delivery teams by integrating testing activities into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Overview

• The Senior Manual Tester role is a crucial part of the quality assurance team within a consulting environment based in Bangalore.
• This position primarily focuses on ensuring the quality and functionality of web, API, and enterprise applications through meticulous manual and automation testing processes.
• As a Level 4 professional with 6-9 years of experience, you will be expected to bring your extensive expertise in software testing to enhance the quality and efficiency of our testing practices.
• In this role, you will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts to understand and validate the requirements, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality solutions.
• Your expertise in both manual and automation testing will be essential in developing robust test plans, executing test cases, and maintaining regression suites.
• You will play a significant role in identifying, documenting, and managing defects while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the testing frameworks and processes.
• This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will support Agile delivery teams and engage in CI/CD testing practices to foster seamless software delivery.
• Your ability to work with modern testing tools and frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, and Azure DevOps will be pivotal in driving successful testing outcomes.
• The role demands a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a strong commitment to quality assurance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing of web applications and APIs.
• Proven hands‑on experience with test automation tools such as Playwright and scripting languages like TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools like Azure DevOps, ALM, Jira, and defect management processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in API automation testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps Pipelines or GitHub Actions, and familiarity with Git version control systems.