Automation Engineer Manual Testing Focus

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in Manual Testing and practical exposure to test automation. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on manual functional testing, regression testing, defect management, and end-to-end system validation while utilizing and maintaining existing automation scripts and frameworks developed by automation teams. This role is best suited for a quality-focused tester who understands automation concepts and tools but is not primarily focused on building automation frameworks from scratch. Key Responsibilities Execute manual functional, regression, integration, smoke, and user acceptance testing (UAT) Design, prepare, and execute detailed test cases and test scenarios Identify, log, track, and retest defects using defect management tools Validate business and system requirements against delivered functionality Support end-to-end testing across multiple applications and integrations Execute and maintain existing automated test scripts developed by automation teams Analyze automation test execution results and report findings Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and automation engineers Participate in test planning, test estimation, and test reporting activities Ensure quality standards and testing best practices are consistently followed Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance and Testing Strong hands-on experience in Manual Testing methodologies and processes Experience in Functional Testing, Regression Testing, SIT, and UAT Practical exposure to automation tools such as Selenium, Katalon, Cypress, or similar Experience utilizing and maintaining existing automation suites/scripts Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar Basic API testing knowledge using tools such as Postman Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Preferred Experience Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or Enterprise Systems experience Experience testing APIs, integrations, and web applications ISTQB certification is an added advantage Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments Key Competencies Attention to detail Strong analytical thinking Problem-solving skills Team collaboration Ability to work independently under minimal supervision Good stakeholder communication skills