Technical Proficiency: * Experience with tools like Jira | Confluence | MS Visio | Test Director |Load Runner | Quick Test Pro | Win Runner PVCS Tracker | Control-M | Rally | ARD | GitHub | Jenkins | Docker | Kubernetes | Ansible, Oracle 8.x/9.x/10.x/11g | SQL | PL/SQL | MS-Access 2000/97 / Languages: C | COBOL | HTML * Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes. Functional Expertise: * Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. * Experience in domains such as retail, pharmacy, or healthcare is a plus. * Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into test scenarios. Soft Skills: * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. * Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Test Strategy & Architecture: * Set standards for testing processes, frameworks, and tools. * Provide strategic guidance on testing practices aligned with business goals. Functional & Automation Testing: * Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests. * Design and develop automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend systems. * Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks. Collaboration & Leadership: * Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into test cases. * Mentor junior SDETs and testers, and lead quality initiatives across teams. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement. Quality Governance: * Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. * Identify gaps in test coverage and implement improvements in test processes. * Track and report defects, and work with development teams for resolution. #LI-RJ2 Salary Range-$115,000-$120,000 a year