Development Engineer Software

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********@*****.*** +1-980-***-**** Houston, TX

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 8+ years of experience specializing in test automation, framework development, and quality assurance. Proficient in designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver, Java, BDD, and API testing tools. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, leveraging CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Expertise in test lifecycle management, defect tracking, and end-to-end testing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Languages: Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Gherkin, Shell Scripting

• Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Playwright, RestAssured

• API Testing: Postman, RESTful APIs, SOAP

• Frameworks: POM, Hybrid, TDD, BDD

• Database: Oracle, JDBC, DBeaver

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Maven, Git/GitHub

• Test Management: JIRA, Rally, Confluence

• Cloud Services: AWS EC2, Lambda

• Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall

• Operating System: Unix, Linux, Windows, MacOs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Wipro - Mastercard O’Fallon, MO

Nov 2023 – Feb 2025

• Developed an automation framework from scratch using Java, Selenium, and RestAssured, optimizing test coverage by 30%.

• Automated API testing with Postman and RestAssured; validated backend APIs for 100+ endpoints.

• Integrated Selenium WebDriver tests with Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines, reducing regression execution time by 40%.

• Designed and implemented test strategies, scenarios, and test cases for functional, regression, and UI testing.

• Utilized Playwright for cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

• Leveraged Splunk for log monitoring and analysis to troubleshoot issues effectively.

• Implemented Tosca test automation for UI validations and regression testing across business workflows.

Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Jenkins, Maven, AWS, Splunk, Postman, Oracle, Tosca

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

TCS - Citi Bank Irving, TX

Sept 2022 – July 2023

• Designed and implemented a Page Object Model (POM)-based automation framework using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD.

• Developed end-to-end UI automation scripts using Node.js and TestCafe, enhancing test coverage for key banking applications.

• Conducted compatibility testing on mobile (iOS/Android) and web platforms, ensuring seamless functionality.

• Automated 90+ test cases for system and regression testing, achieving a 25% reduction in manual testing efforts.

• Participated in Agile ceremonies, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Enhanced CI pipelines by integrating test scripts with Jenkins for nightly runs and reporting via HTML dashboards.

• Utilized Tosca for model-based test automation, enhancing maintainability and reducing test case creation time by 40%.

Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, Node.js, TestCafe, Jenkins, SQL, Oracle, Tosca

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Rainpark Solutions - FHC Trip New York, NY

May 2020 – Sept 2022

• Developed a BDD automation-testing framework for UI and API testing, improving defect detection by 35%.

• Automated RESTful API testing using RestAssured, validating 50+ APIs with complex JSON payloads.

• Performed database validation using SQL queries to ensure data integrity across Oracle systems.

• Executed cross-browser and platform tests, achieving consistent performance across diverse environments.

Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Maven, RestAssured, Unix, AWS EC2, SQL, Oracle

SDET/QA Automation Engineer

Rainpark Solutions - PRL Bank New York City, NY

Nov 2018 – May 2020

• Built and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven.

• Automated functional scenarios for a banking application, covering 100+ business-critical functionalities.

• Configured Jenkins for automated test execution, delivering detailed reports for faster decision-making.

• Conducted API testing and data validation, leveraging REST APIs and SQL queries to verify end-to-end workflows.

• Collaborated with Agile teams, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Jenkins, REST APIs, Oracle

QA Automation Engineer

Rainpark Solutions - Madonna Health New York, NY

May 2016 – Oct 2018

• Implemented a hybrid automation framework for healthcare management systems using Java, JUnit, and Selenium.

• Automated 80% of manual test cases, reducing testing cycles by 50%.

• Conducted cross-browser testing using Selenium Grid, ensuring compatibility across Chrome, Firefox..

• Designed REST API tests using Postman and automated them with RestAssured.

• Utilized Git for version control, ensuring collaborative development and streamlined test integration.

Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, Maven, REST APIs, Postman

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