A Senior QC Engineer is a hands-on quality control professional responsible for performing manual automation API and performance testing to ensure high-quality software delivery. The role involves designing and executing test strategies developing and maintaining automation scripts utilizing AI-assisted testing tools to improve efficiency preparing testing artifacts and supporting successful product releases. This full-time position reports to the QC Lead or Quality Manager and is ideal for technically skilled professionals who enjoy problem-solving adopting modern testing practices and working in fast-paced collaborative environments. 1. Manual Testing & Test Execution • Design write and execute manual test cases test scenarios and test scripts covering functional regression integration end-to-end API and performance testing. • Perform exploratory smoke and sanity testing to validate application builds before release. • Execute planned test cycles document test results log and manage defects with clear reproduction steps and verify software fixes through regression testing. 2. Test Automation Engineering • Develop maintain and execute automated test scripts and contribute to the continuous improvement of automation frameworks. • Enhance test coverage by maintaining automation suites and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable. • Review debug and optimize automation scripts to improve reliability and execution efficiency. 3. Performance Testing & Optimization • Design execute and analyze performance load stress endurance and scalability tests to evaluate system reliability responsiveness and stability under varying workloads. • Identify analyze and report performance bottlenecks while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to recommend and validate performance improvements. • Monitor performance test results and provide recommendations to improve application scalability and user experience. 4. AI-Assisted Quality Engineering • Utilize AI-powered tools to accelerate test case generation automation scripting test data creation defect analysis and testing documentation while validating the accuracy and quality of AI-generated outputs. • Evaluate and adopt AI-assisted testing techniques to improve testing effectiveness productivity and software quality. • Apply AI tools responsibly to enhance test coverage identify potential risks and optimize testing workflows. 5. Test Documentation & Reporting • Prepare maintain and deliver testing artifacts including test plans test cases test data traceability matrices test execution reports defect reports and test summary reports. • Provide accurate testing status updates quality metrics defect summaries and risk assessments to project stakeholders. 6. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) • Support User Acceptance Testing by preparing test cases assisting with test environments coordinating with stakeholders executing UAT scenarios and validating business requirements. • Ensure UAT activities are completed successfully before production release. 7. Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis • Investigate identify and document root causes of software defects while collaborating with development teams to support timely resolution. • Assist developers in reproducing and validating reported issues within test environments. • Analyze recurring defects and recommend preventive quality improvements. 8. Requirements Analysis & SDLC Participation • Review business and functional requirements to ensure completeness testability and adequate test coverage. • Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis test planning execution validation and release activities. 9. Knowledge Sharing & Team Collaboration • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level QC engineers on testing best practices automation techniques AI-assisted testing tools and quality processes. • Collaborate closely with development product business and infrastructure teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. 10. Quality Improvement • Contribute to improving testing methodologies quality standards templates automation practices AI-enabled quality engineering processes and performance testing strategies. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to improve product quality and testing efficiency. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor s degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent education and work experience. • 6+ years of hands-on experience in software quality control/testing. • 5+ years of hands-on experience in manual testing (functional regression integration end-to-end). • 2+ years of hands-on experience in test automation (framework development scripting CI/CD integration). • Professional certification such as ISTQB-CTFL or ISTQB-CTAL. • Proven hands-on experience executing both manual testing (functional regression integration end-to-end) and test automation (framework development scripting CI/CD integration). • Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cypress Appium TestNG JUnit or similar) with the ability to write debug and maintain automation code. • Proficiency in performance testing tools and frameworks (e.g. JMeter LoadRunner Gatling k6 or similar) with the ability to design execute analyze and optimize performance test scenarios. • Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering complete testing artifacts (test plans test cases traceability matrices defect reports test summary reports). • Track record of owning UAT cycles and driving them to successful completion. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to personally identify bugs analyse root causes and drive resolution. • In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies phases and approaches including functional regression integration performance and end-to-end testing. • Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with QC development and business groups. • Ability to multi-task triage issues react well to changes and work independently or in a team setting in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent command of written and spoken English.