QA Analyst

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DEEPTI ALAHARI [QA Manual & Automation Engineer]

OBJECTIVE

Detail-oriented and ISTQB-aligned QA Manual and Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and executing test cases for web, API, and ETL applications. Proven expertise in Selenium with Java, TestNG, Postman, SOAP UI, UI automation, API testing, and test management tools like Jira, qTest, and ALM. Adept at creating test plans, supporting Scrum teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

CORE SKILLS

• Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG for automated UI testing.

• Manual testing of UI and webservices.

• API functional and regression testing using Postman and SOAP UI.

• Test planning, test case design, and execution in Agile Scrum projects.

• Bug tracking and user story management using Jira and qTest.

• Defect reporting and test cycle management in HP ALM.

• ETL testing for data validation and transformation.

• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA Manual/Automation Engineer (Contract)

Wells Fargo — Charlotte, NC Aug 2024 – Present

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG for critical web applications.

• Design and execute manual test cases for UI, API, and ETL testing scenarios to ensure complete coverage.

• Perform API testing and validation using Postman and SOAP UI; verify request/response structures and status codes.

• Prepare and review test plans, test scenarios, and test data in alignment with business requirements.

• Track user stories, bugs, and test cycles using Jira and qTest; report detailed defect logs for development teams.

• Participate in daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to align QA tasks with Agile deliverables.

• Execute ETL test cases to validate data transformation logic and source-to-target mappings in the data warehouse.

• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and product owners to clarify requirements and resolve testing roadblocks.

QA Engineer / Senior QA Analyst

Bank of America - Charlotte, NC Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

• Performed backend data validation using SQL queries in Oracle and Hive databases.

• Automated repetitive test scenarios using Selenium and Java to improve regression efficiency.

• Created API tests in Postman to validate endpoints, payloads, and error handling.

• Documented test results and managed defects using Jira and HP ALM.

• Worked closely with Scrum teams to deliver high-quality releases within tight deadlines.

QA Manual & Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo - Charlotte, NC [Aug 2016 – Sep 2022]

Designed and executed end-to-end functional and regression tests for a mortgage processing application, validating UI workflows and backend APIs.

Automated critical UI scenarios using Selenium WebDriver with Java, ensuring consistent cross-browser functionality and user experience.

Performed web service testing with SOAP UI and Postman, verifying request/response payloads, HTTP status codes, and error handling logic for loan status updates and transaction endpoints.

Validated data integrity between the UI and backend services, ensuring accurate mortgage application status tracking and error code resolution.

Logged defects and tracked resolutions using Jira, collaborating closely with developers, BAs, and Scrum team to deliver high-quality releases.

QA Analyst / Test Engineer

Fannie Mae — Oct 2013 – Jul 2016

• Created detailed manual test cases and automation scripts for web services and UI applications.

• Validated XML requests/responses and WSDL contracts using SOAP UI.

• Executed functional, regression, and integration testing across multiple releases.

• Reported defects and tracked resolution in HP ALM and Jira.

• Participated in sprint ceremonies and worked in close collaboration with developers and stakeholders.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India 2004 – 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Postman, SOAP UI, Jira, qTest, HP ALM, SQL, Oracle, Hive, Unix, ETL Testing, Agile Scrum, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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