10+ Years | QA-Lead - Manual & Integration Tester | Local to Carmel, IN or neighboring cities

We are seeking a hands-on QA Lead tester with strong experience in manual testing, integration testing, API validation, and cross-system workflows. The candidate must have strong experience in Manual Testing, JSON/XML validation, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and working across multiple integrated enterprise systems. Responsibilities Perform hands-on manual testing including functional, integration, regression, and system testing. QA activities while remaining actively involved in day-to-day test execution. Create, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for integrated applications. Conduct end-to-end integration testing across APIs, data flows, backend systems, and third-party platforms. Validate JSON, XML, REST API payloads, headers, and responses. Document defects, track progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using JIRA and Confluence. Manage and maintain QA documentation, test artifacts, and release notes in SharePoint. Work with developers, business analysts, and PMs to ensure complete test coverage and timely delivery. Perform root cause analysis and ensure high-quality releases. Coordinate testing activities, mentor junior testers when required, but remain hands-on.

8+ years of experience in Manual Testing with strong hands-on execution. Strong experience with Integration Testing across enterprise systems. Proficiency in validating JSON, XML, API payloads, and backend data. Strong experience with JIRA and Confluence for defect tracking and documentation. Experience working with SharePoint for document and test artifact management. Ability to understand complex workflows, data flows, and system interactions. Strong communication and coordination skills. Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. Good-to-Have Skills Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI). Basic SQL for backend validation. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.