Technical QA Engineer (Manual + Automation) at EVERSANA · Pune

companyDescription Company Description At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA. jobDescription THE POSITION: We are looking for a Technical QA Engineer with a balanced background in both manual and automation testing to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions. This role requires a hands-on QA professional who can design, execute, and validate test cases manually, while also building and maintaining automation frameworks using Python. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality across the SDLC by combining strong functional testing expertise with modern automation practices in an agile environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex applications Perform hands-on manual testing including functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and API testing Validate business requirements and user workflows through detailed manual test execution Identify, document, track, and resolve defects using tools like JIRA Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python Develop and execute automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend systems Convert manually validated test cases into automated regression suites Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to ensure quality throughout the SDLC Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Drive improvements in QA processes, tools, test coverage, and automation practices Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and quality discussions Mentor junior QA engineers and promote QA best practices across both manual and automation testing qualifications Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5–8+ years of experience in software testing and QA engineering Strong hands-on experience in both manual testing and test automation Proven experience designing, executing, and validating manual test cases Strong hands-on experience in automation testing using Python Experience transitioning manual test scenarios into automated test coverage Experience with API testing (Postman, REST APIs, or similar tools) Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and SDLC processes Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, etc.) Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Playwright for modern UI test automation Experience with PyTest framework Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Domain experience in healthcare, pharma, or life sciences Knowledge of data validation or ETL testing Experience owning testing activities end-to-end across both manual and automation QA processes additionalInformation OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS: Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do. Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA. From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter