Deepa K
Consultant – QA Automation
McKinney, TX +1-903-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn Summary:
QA Automation Consultant with 13+ years of experience, including 10+ years in QA automation and manual testing. Skilled in Selenium WebDriver, C#, BDD Cucumber, API testing, and performance testing. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and test automation framework design. Expertise in functional, regression, and exploratory testing, ensuring software reliability and scalability. Strong analytical skills with a focus on delivering high-quality, defect-free applications. SKILLS
Automation & Testing Tools:
• Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, Appium, JMeter Programming Languages:
• NodeJS, Java, SQL, JavaScript, C#, .Net, TOSCA
Development & CI/CD:
• Git, Jenkins, Maven, JIRA, Bitbucket
Testing Expertise:
• Test Automation Framework Design, Cross-Browser Testing, API Testing, Performance & Load Testing
• Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity), Defect Tracking and Root Cause Analysis
• Test Plan and Strategy Development, End-to-End Test Case Design and Execution, Agile and Scrum Methodologies
CERTIFICATIONS
• ISTQB Certified
• Selenium WebDriver Certification
• JMeter for Performance Testing
• Rest Assured API Automation from scratch, Framework & CI
• Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer
WORK EXPERIENCE
ETG Global Services Pvt Ltd
QA Automation Engineer
Mar. 2023 – Till date Remote
• Designed and implemented robust Selenium java-based test automation frameworks, enabling efficient UI validation.
• Automated REST API testing using REST Assured and Postman, improving backend validation coverage.
• Conducted SQL DB testing with joins, subqueries, and validation logic against requirements.
• Participated in defect triage meetings, performed root cause analysis, and resolved live production issues.
• Led test plan and strategy development aligned with Agile sprints.
• Conducted performance testing using JMeter, ensuring the system could handle high concurrent loads efficiently.
• Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git, enabling continuous and seamless testing.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, developers, and product managers to enhance test strategies and optimize defect resolution processes.
• Performed manual exploratory testing alongside automated test execution to catch edge-case defects and usability issues.
Tachyon IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Software Developer/Tester
May 2021 – Feb. 2023 Hyderabad, India
• Tested and validated Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) eCommerce solutions to ensure compatibility with client requirements using Selenium WebDriver.
• Developed and maintained Selenium Java automation scripts to verify UI functionalities across multiple browsers and platforms.
• Automated SFRA-based implementations to verify cross-platform responsiveness and user experience consistency.
• Conducted API testing using Postman and REST Assured, significantly improving backend data flow validation.
• Developed automated regression test suites, reducing manual testing efforts by 60% and ensuring consistent releases.
• Performed cross-browser compatibility testing using Selenium Grid, ensuring seamless performance across devices.
CSB Bank Ltd
QA Automation Engineer/Tester
Feb. 2011 – May 2021 Thrissur, India
• Automated core banking module testing, increasing efficiency and accuracy in transaction validation processes.
• Managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) lifecycle for key regulatory systems, including CKYC
(Central KYC), AML monitoring, and client onboarding workflows.
• Conducted API and performance testing to validate critical banking transactions and customer data management.
• Designed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and regression testing, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
• Led a team of testers, providing training on manual and automated testing methodologies for banking applications.
• Worked closely with business analysts and developers to ensure defect resolution and enhance customer experience.
• Managed the end-to-end testing cycle for digital banking transformation projects, ensuring smooth implementation.
INTERESTS
• Problem-Solving Challenges – Enjoy tackling complex automation puzzles and optimizing testing processes.
• Exploring Automation Trends – Actively research and implement new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
EDUCATION
MBA, Bharathiar University BSc, Calicut University Web Development, Aptech 2008 – 2010 Coimbatore, India 2005 – 2008 Kerala, India 2005 – 2007 Kerala, India