Automation Engineer Qa

CHANDRIKA BEESAM

Sr. QA Automation Engineer

M 513-***-**** E *************@*****.*** http://linkedin.com/in/chandrika-b-40aa42333 SUMMARY

Skilled QA Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience in testing enterprise web, mobile, and API-based applications across healthcare, financial, and public service domains. Proven expertise in designing and implementing Selenium-based automation frameworks, BDD testing with Cucumber, and API testing using Rest Assured and Postman. Adept at working in agile teams and delivering scalable automation solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience in mobile automation testing with Appium, performance testing using JMeter, and security testing with tools like Burp Suite, Fortify, and Checkmarx. Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium, Page Object Model, and BDD principles, with exposure to Cypress and Playwright for modern front-end test automation. Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance, healthcare workflows, and security best practices. Known for ensuring end-to-end test coverage, promoting quality-first culture, and collaborating effectively across distributed agile teams.

SKILLS

Agile Apache Apache JMeter Appium Automated Testing AWS Azure Azure Devops BDD Burp Suite Chrome Cucumber Cypress Docker E2E End To End Testing Firefox gherkin Git GitHub HIPAA Java Jenkins JIRA JUnit Manual Testing Modular Page Object Model POC Postfix Postman Pytest Python React REST Scrum Selenium SQL Swagger TestNG KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Built a scalable Selenium automation framework integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), reducing manual regression effort by over 60%. Implemented BDD testing with Cucumber and Gherkin, enhancing collaboration between QA and business teams and ensuring traceability to requirements.

Explored and applied Cypress and Playwright for faster, more stable UI automation, improving test execution speed and reducing flaky test cases.

Automated cross-platform mobile testing using Appium for Android and iOS apps, improving test coverage and cutting release time by 40%.

Performed comprehensive security testing using Burp Suite, Fortify, and Checkmarx, identifying and resolving major vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.

Conducted performance testing using JMeter to validate web service stability during peak enrollment, ensuring application readiness under high load.

EDUCATION

Masters of Technology in Computer Science

G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science 2019 Bachelors of Technology in Computer Science

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2016

EXPERIENCE

Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Aetna

03/2023 - Present Hartford, CT

• Designed and implemented scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks using Java and Testing for health insurance claims and policy modules

• Developed BDD test suites with Cucumber and Gherkin to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and QA teams

• Automated API testing using Rest Assured and Postman for health plan enrolment and eligibility verification services

• Integrated automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, enabling nightly regression runs and real-time reporting

• Utilized Docker zed Selenium Grid for parallel, cross-browser test execution across staging and QA environments

• Performed E2E testing on HIPAA-compliant systems, ensuring data privacy and secure transmission of electronic health records (EHR)

• Explored Cypress for fast, reliable component-level testing of React-based front-end modules

• Conducted POC using Playwright for automated UI testing of cross-browser compatibility, demonstrating faster execution and better flakiness management compared to Selenium

• Developed Python-based API test scripts using requests and PyTest for validating health plan enrollment APIs, complementing Java automation suite

• Created Python utilities for dynamic test data generation and backend validation during Medicare/Medicaid claims testing

• Implemented Al-based visual regression testing using Appli tools to detect Ul anomalies across versions

• Used Allure and Extent Reports for rich, interactive test reporting and analytics during UAT cycles

• Automated test cases for Medicare/Medicaid claim workflows, reducing manual testing time by 60%

• Developed and maintained test cases in Zephyr and Jira, ensuring complete traceability to business requirements

• Implemented Appium for mobile health insurance app testing across Android and iOS platforms

• Performed performance testing using JMeter for web services under peak enrolment load conditions

• Collaborated in Agile (Scrum) teams, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and test estimations

• Utilized Azure DevOps for test management, build pipelines, and defect tracking in a multi-team environment.

SDET Engineer

Accenture

10/2020 - 03/2023 Hyderabad, India

• Designed and developed detailed manual test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications for web and mobile applications.

• Executed manual test cases and validated application behavior across different browsers and mobile platforms (iOS and Android).

• Performed security testing using Burp Suite Pro, focusing on detecting vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, and improper session handling.

• Conducted static code analysis using Checkmarx and Fortify to identify potential security flaws in the application source code

• Performed mobile testing on both iOS and Android devices to ensure UI consistency, functional correctness, and responsiveness across devices

• Tracked and managed defects using eGRC and collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution

• Designed and utilized test data generation strategies to validate edge-case scenarios and ensure data coverage across functional modules

• Utilized Python scripts for automating repetitive data validation tasks and log file parsing in large-scale mobile app QA

• Designed Python scripts to trigger automated smoke tests as part of GitHub Actions pipeline

• Validated backend data integrity by executing SQL queries on Oracle and MySQL databases during API and UI testing

• Prepared test summary reports and presented findings in walkthrough sessions with stakeholders including business analysts, developers, and project managers

• Created and maintained traceability matrices to ensure complete test coverage from requirements to test cases and defects

• Used Git for version control and collaborated via GitHub to manage feature branches, code reviews, and integration of automation scripts into shared repositories

• Implemented branching strategies to support test script versioning across QA, staging, and production environments

• Generated weekly QA status reports, highlighting test execution progress, open issues, risk factors, and mitigation strategies

• Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings as part of agile development practices

• Mentored junior testers and conducted training sessions on secure testing practices and usage of security testing tools

• Collaborated with developers and product owners to reproduce, debug, and resolve application issues and retest post- fix scenarios

• Validated regulatory and compliance requirements by executing test cases that adhered to internal security and industry guidelines

• Logged, tracked, and managed bugs through defect lifecycle, ensuring accurate status updates and retesting cycles

• Suggested test process improvements to enhance overall QA efficiency, including implementation of test design techniques and risk-based testing

Automation Test Engineer

Thomson Reuters

08/2018 - 09/2020 Hyderabad, India

• Participated in test script creation and execution based on software requirements and functional specifications for web-based applications

• Designed and executed manual and automated test cases covering key functional areas of the application

• Contributed to the design and enhancement of a modular automation Page Object Model (POM framework using) and Data-Driven principles to streamline UI regression testing and promote reusability

• Performed build verification testing (BVT) to validate the stability of weekly application builds before full testing cycles

• Developed and maintained utility classes for common UI interactions, logging, and test data management to reduce code duplication across test suites

• Integrated the automation framework with TestNG for grouping, parameterization, and efficient test execution

• Collaborated with developers to improve framework scalability and ensure coverage across multiple application modules during frequent build releases

• Conducted smoke tests post-deployment to quickly assess the health of the application and identify any major issues

• Executed various types of testing, including positive, negative, functional, and validation testing, to ensure complete feature coverage

• Performed regression testing after every build and code fix to ensure no existing functionality was broken

• Logged and tracked defects using TFS, providing clear steps to reproduce and worked closely with developers to ensure resolution

• Conducted root cause analysis of failed test cases to identify the source of issues and prevent recurring defects

• Maintained detailed documentation of testing processes, test execution results, and issue logs for audit and knowledge-sharing purposes

Associate Software Engineer

Unisys

06/2016 - 07/2018 Hyderabad, India

• Participated in requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand functional and non- functional expectations

• Analyzed user stories, use cases, and enhancement requests to develop test scenarios and corresponding test cases

• Performed functional, positive, negative, and validation testing to ensure application behavior aligned with requirements

• Executed cross-browser testing to verify UI consistency and performance across browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and IE

• Conducted regression testing to ensure that new code changes didn't impact existing functionalities

• Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles with business users and incorporated feedback for issue resolution

• Executed ad-hoc testing to uncover potential edge-case issues outside formal test scenarios

• Reported and tracked defects using internal QA tools, ensuring detailed documentation and reproducible steps

• Generated test summary and defect reports on a weekly basis for the QA manager and stakeholders

• Maintained organized test documentation to support audit requirements and future testing cycles

• Collaborated with developers and other QA engineers to resolve defects and retest fixes

• Ensured requirement traceability by linking test cases back to business needs and system specifications

• Supported team leads during QA planning, estimations, and test cycle reviews

• Participated in review sessions for use cases, test designs, and project deliverables

• Engaged in continuous process improvement, suggesting optimizations to reduce test cycle time and increase coverage

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