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Job Title: Manual + Automation Test Lead_Chennai/PuneLocation: Chennai/PuneExperience: 6 to 10 YearsJob Description:Role Name: Manual + Automation Test LeadTechnical Skill Set RequiredAPI Testing & Validation:- Postman (API functional validation) - ReadyAPI (API test automation and validation)Database Testing:- SQL Developer (Database testing and query writing) - Familiarity with writing and optimizing SQL queriesVersion Control:- Git (Branching, Merging, Pull Requests)Manual & Automation Testing [60% Manual]:- Strong manual functional testing experience (Web, API, Database) - Test plan, test strategy, and detailed test case design & execution - Regression, integration, system, and smoke testing - Defect reporting, tracking, and verification - User acceptance testing (UAT) support and coordination - Impact/risk analysis of releases and change requests - Proven experience leading/mentoring QA teams and coordinating testing efforts across multiple projects - Collaboration with development, product, and business analyst teams - Agile/Scrum process participation and QA ceremonies leadership - Experience with code reviews, quality gates, and best QA practices - Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and test process improvements - Metrics and test coverage reporting, continuous process improvements - Production support, root-cause analysis, and incident reporting - Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder managementTechnical Skill Set RequiredProgramming & Automation Frameworks (C# Focused):- Advanced C# programming (OOP, Generics, LINQ, Collections) - Selenium with C# - WebAPI testing with C#Continuous Integration / DevOps:- Jenkins (CI/CD and pipeline orchestration)Tools & AI-enhanced Productivity: Leverage GitHub Copilot and other AI tools to boost productivity and accelerate script developmentSkill Set KeywordsSelenium, C#, Automation, API, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Manual Testing, Test Automation, GitHub Actions, TestNG (optional), VS Code, Visual Studio, Reporting, Defect Tracking, Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Quality Assurance,), API Automation, Code Review, Version Control, Pipeline Orchestration, Test Data Management, Continuous Integration, Test Frameworks.Desired Competencies (Technical Competency)Must-HaveSelenium, C#, Automation, API, Functional Testing, Jmeter, Azure Devops, Git, Github copilotGood-to-HavePerformance Testing using JmeterCertifications RequiredISTQB, GitHub Copilot, SeleniumSNRole Descriptions / Expectations from the RoleLead end-to-end testing activities across multiple projects, with a primary focus on manual functional, integration, system, and regression testing.Drive comprehensive test planning, strategy creation, test case design, execution, and documentation for web, API, and database applications.Oversee and coordinate UAT, exploratory, and risk-based testing, ensuring business and functional requirements are fully validated.Mentor, train, and guide QA team members in manual testing best practices, test case reviews, and defect management.Lead daily test execution, defect logging, root cause analysis, and close coordination with development, product, and business teams for prompt issue resolution.Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify ambiguities, and ensure test coverage.Define and refine test processes to ensure high test coverage, traceability, and alignment to QA best practices and standards.Manage, assign, and oversee testing tasks for the team, maintaining priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.Provide periodic reports and metrics on test progress, coverage, quality, and outstanding risks to stakeholders and leadership.Lead production verification, incident analysis, and support activities during releases and provide one week of production support during weekends on a rotational basis.Ensure comprehensive API validation, both manually and via automation, utilizing RESTSharp, Postman, and ReadyAPI.Design, develop, and maintain lightweight automation frameworks and scripts (approx. 20% workload) using Selenium in C# as needed for regression and critical areas.Manage and optimize basic test pipelines and CI/CD integrations using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, primarily to support manual and limited automated QA activities.Support and review complex SQL queries for database validation and data setup using SQL Developer.Utilize Git for version control and maintain code repositories, including review of test assets and documentation collaboration.Leverage GitHub Copilot and other AI tools to facilitate simple automation script development and productivity enhancements for the QA team.Develop or coordinate performance/benchmark tests using JMeter where critical, and analyze results for key business flows.Champion process improvements, cross-team communication, and adoption of QA best practices across manual and automated testing domains.Stay up to date with industry trends in manual & automated testing; recommend adoption of new tools and methods in line with business needs.Kind Regards,Priyankha M