Core Competencies & Responsibilities: Test Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience setting up test automation frameworks for Web, Microservices/API, and Mobile applications. Strong commercial experience with Java, Selenium, Serenity (or equivalent) within multi-tiered environments. Experience in automating RESTful API tests and manual API testing using Postman. Expertise in mobile test automation using Appium for native and hybrid apps on iOS and Android. Proficient in setting up test automation using Xcode and Android Studio. Skilled in manual testing of mobile apps on emulators and physical devices. Agile & DevOps Integration: Proven experience in Agile delivery environments, with active participation in Scrum teams. Ability to shape User Stories, define acceptance criteria, and identify key test scenarios. Experience with continuous integration pipelines (ideally Jenkins ) and automated release cycles. Testing Fundamentals: Strong foundation in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and Gherkin. Deep understanding of various testing levels - unit, functional, integration, regression. Proficient in maintaining automated regression suites and functional test packs. Collaboration & Communication: Experience working with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers. Strong ability to produce detailed and effective test plans, test approaches, and test summary reports. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Desirable Skills (Nice to Have): Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and non-functional testing (NFT). Exposure to performance testing and shift-left testing strategies. Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud-based environments. Experience in automated release management, system configuration, and high-availability systems. Hands-on experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle. Exposure to compatibility testing tools like BrowserStack. Experience in MS Dynamics or ETL testing is an added advantage. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (preferred). 3 years of professional experience in quality engineering and test automation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Passion for delivering business value through quality engineering principles and practices.