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As part of NRI, we combine global scale with deep local expertise to deliver quality engineering and testing services you can see, trust, and measure.\nWith 1,500+ Quality Engineering specialists and delivery models that adapt to every client’s needs, Planit offers the perfect blend of reach, reliability, and innovation.\nAbout the Role\nYou’ll join a team that believes that testing can be: Automation First, AI Augmented, and Value-led.\nOur mission is simple: unlock the true value of quality in every delivery. 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