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# Software Tester - Manual & Automation Testing

- **Company:** Data Inc
- **Location:** Glen Allen, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Test Execution Engine, Playwright
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eb9f2678-c701-4712-b932-caf6cbfeb3a2

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Tester with strong hands-on experience in manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Playwright, JIRA, and Xray, with the ability to design, execute, and maintain test cases and automation scripts., JIRA - 4+ years (Required)
Xray - 4+ years (Required)
Playwright - 4+ years (Required)
Hands-on Automation Testing - 4+ years (Required)
Strong knowledge of manual testing, STLC, and defect life cycle.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

## Description

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases.
Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Playwright.
Manage test cases, test execution, and defect tracking using JIRA and Xray.
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure software quality.