Senior QA Automation & Manual Tester

Papigen; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Papigen is seeking an experienced QA Automation & Manual Tester to support enterprise application quality assurance initiatives in Chennai. You will define test strategies, build automation frameworks, execute manual and automated testing, validate integrations, and ensure release readiness across multiple delivery cycles.

The role requires expertise in quality engineering, test automation, API testing, Azure DevOps, and Agile delivery practices, with collaboration across BAs, Developers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on Automation and Manual Testing experience.
• Proven SDLC experience across design, testing, implementation and support.
• Experience designing test strategies, plans, and automation solutions.
• Strong automation experience with Playwright, Selenium and modern frameworks.
• Hands-on with Azure DevOps (Test Plans, Work Item Tracking, CI/CD).
• Experience with JMeter, SonarQube, REST API testing and API validation.
• Good knowledge of RTM creation, data validation and defect management.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain test strategies, plans, and test cases for System, Integration, and UAT phases.
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks and reusable scripts.
• Execute manual and automated tests across functional, regression, UI, and non-functional areas.
• Validate APIs, integrations, databases, and data consistency.
• Support CI/CD integration and continuous testing in Agile settings.
• Create and maintain RTMs and test coverage dashboards.
• Lead RCA and defect resolution efforts; mentor teammates.

Skills

SDLC expertise

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Azure DevOps

JMeter

SonarQube

REST API testing

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation & Manual Tester to support enterprise application quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining test strategies, building automation frameworks, executing manual and automated testing, validating integrations, and ensuring release readiness across multiple delivery cycles. This role requires strong expertise in quality engineering, test automation, API testing, Azure DevOps, and Agile delivery practices.

Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, and maintain test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases across System Testing, Integration Testing, and UAT phases.
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks and reusable test scripts.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve overall test coverage and efficiency.
• Execute manual and automated tests for functional, regression, integration, UI, performance, and non-functional testing requirements.
• Develop and maintain Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) to ensure end-to-end requirements coverage.
• Validate APIs, integrations, databases, and data consistency across enterprise applications.
• Perform test execution, result analysis, defect logging, retesting, and closure validation.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and support effective defect resolution.
• Support CI/CD integration and continuous testing processes within Agile delivery environments.
• Create and maintain test documentation, automation guidelines, standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation during migration and production deployment activities.
• Support production deployment verification, release validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Provide test status reports, execution metrics, risk assessments, and quality dashboards.
• Mentor team members and contribute to quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Automation and Manual Testing.
• Strong experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, testing, implementation, and support.
• Expertise in designing test strategies, test plans, test cases, and automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as:
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Similar automation frameworks
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), including:
• Test Plans
• Work Item Tracking
• CI/CD Integration
• Experience with:
• JMeter
• SonarQube
• API Testing Tools
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Strong understanding of:
• Functional Testing
• Integration Testing
• Regression Testing
• UI Testing
• Performance Testing
• Security Testing
• Experience with RTM creation and test coverage management.
• Strong knowledge of defect management processes and RCA methodologies.
• Experience in SQL-based data validation and database testing (Azure SQL / MSSQL).
• Hands-on experience validating REST APIs and system integrations.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and deployment models.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, or other scripting/programming languages used in automation.
• Exposure to enterprise API integrations and service validation.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted testing tools and automation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of quality engineering frameworks and process optimization.
• Experience leading testing initiatives within distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.