Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications. • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing for new and existing features. • Implement and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Playwright, etc.). • Design and execute performance testing using tools like JMeter, or Gatling. • Analyze performance results, identify bottlenecks, and work with development teams to optimize system performance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments to ensure quality from the start of development. • Review requirements and provide early feedback to improve testability and clarity. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes. • Participate in defect triage and root cause analysis for issues found during testing. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a solid mix of manual and automated testing. • ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced Level). • Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or similar). • Experience in performance testing and analyzing results using JMeter, or equivalent tools. • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. • Proficiency in writing SQL queries for backend data validation. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Good understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured. • Familiar with version control systems (Git, etc.). • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.