We are looking for a quality-focused Manual / Automation Tester to design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test solutions. The role involves functional and non-functional testing, automation framework development, defect management, and collaboration with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Analyse requirements and prepare test scenarios and test strategies Design, develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright or Selenium with Java Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, System, Smoke, Sanity, and E2E testing Develop reusable automation frameworks and maintain test assets and environments Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD and release cycles Identify, track, and verify defects while coordinating with development teams Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall testing processes Required Skills & Qualifications: 3 7 years of hands-on experience in Manual and Automation Testing Strong experience with Playwright or Selenium WebDriver using Java Good knowledge of TestNG, Maven, Git, SQL, SDLC/STLC, and Agile/Scrum Experience in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools preferred Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions preferred Finance/Payroll application experience and UK Payroll domain knowledge are highly desirable Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills