Test Engineer Automation
Resume:
Sandhya
QA Automation Engineer GC Holder
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Accomplished QA Automation Engineer with 9+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable test frameworks across diverse tech stacks. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, UFT, Appium, and Cucumber, with expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Python. Skilled in orchestrating automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and Terraform. Adept at validating APIs and services through Postman and REST Assured, while driving load and performance testing with JMeter and LoadRunner. Experienced in Agile environments (Scrum), with a strong command of BDD principles and continuous delivery practices to streamline both SDLC and STLC.
Experienced in deploying and maintaining automation infrastructure on AWS, with solid database testing skills across SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Well-versed in cross-platform browser testing using BrowserStack and Sauce Labs, and equipped with strong debugging capabilities in IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, and VS Code. Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and proactive in uncovering issues early. Known for delivering reliable automation solutions and collaborating seamlessly across teams.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Programming & Scripting: Java, JavaScript, Python
Test Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, UFT, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit
API Testing & Integration: Postman, REST Assured, SOAP UI, Swagger, RESTful APIs
Build, CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, RDS), Terraform
Database Management: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Cross-Browser & Cross-Device Testing: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs
Web Technologies & Protocols: HTML5, CSS3, DHTML, CSS Selectors, XPath, AJAX, JSON, HTTP
Performance & Load Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
Defect Management & Code Quality: JIRA, TestRail, Bugzilla, SonarQube, Chrome Developer Tools
Development Environments: IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code
Testing Practices & Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), BDD, TDD, Manual and Automated Testing, Functional and Non-Functional Testing, API Validation, Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Testing, Exploratory Testing, Regression Suites, Load and Performance Analysis, Unit and Integration Testing, Black-Box and White-Box Techniques, End-to-End Testing
Quality Engineering & Lifecycle Management: SDLC, STLC, Continuous Testing, Test Optimization, Risk-Based Testing, Continuous Quality Improvement
EXPERIENCE:
Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria, VA
QA Automation Engineer Feb 2024 - Present
Devised and refined test strategies aligned with SDLC and STLC principles to support iterative delivery in Agile environments.
Actively contributed to Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, aligning QA deliverables with team velocity.
Advocated for continuous improvement in automation practices, implementing test optimization techniques that reduced cycle time and defect leakage.
Provisioned scalable testing environments using Terraform, maintaining consistency and repeatability in test setups.
Orchestrated CI/CD automation pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, streamlining build validation and deployment testing.
Engineered and executed automation test scripts using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, and UFT to validate complex web application workflows.
Constructed and enhanced UI automation frameworks with Java, JavaScript, XPath, DHTML, HTML5, CSS3, and AJAX for seamless front-end validation.
Embedded BDD practices into automation pipelines using Cucumber, promoting collaboration between QA, Dev, and Product teams.
Built reusable, modular test suites using TestNG and Gradle, boosting maintainability and reducing execution time.
Verified RESTful APIs and data exchange flows through structured Postman collections, ensuring compliance with service-level expectations.
Executed backend data validation with MySQL, confirming transactional accuracy and enforcing business logic rules.
Delivered cross-browser validation on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge to ensure consistent functionality and UI rendering across platforms.
Simulated real-world usage scenarios via BrowserStack, uncovering device-specific UI issues across various OS and screen sizes.
Tracked, analyzed, and documented software defects using JIRA, driving swift resolution through clear root cause communication.
Monitored application health and test execution metrics with AWS CloudWatch, proactively flagging anomalies during pre-production phases.
Environment: Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, XPath, AJAX, Postman, Cucumber, BDD, TestNG, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, MySQL, JIRA, Agile Scrum
Carenet Health, San Antonio, TX
QA Automation Engineer Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Defined and upheld clear acceptance criteria, supporting consistent delivery of high-quality releases across Agile sprints.
Applied BDD methodology with Cucumber to foster shared understanding between development, QA, and business teams.
Developed robust Selenium WebDriver test scripts using Java, improving test coverage and reducing manual QA effort.
Architected automation frameworks with Maven, streamlining test execution workflows and enhancing maintainability.
Enhanced UI automation by refining XPath and CSS selectors, increasing test stability and element recognition efficiency.
Executed automated and manual test cases on Sauce Labs, validating responsiveness across platforms and devices.
Validated REST APIs using REST Assured, ensuring accurate response structures and reliable system integrations.
Interpreted and validated JSON-based API responses, verifying data flow integrity across services.
Utilized Swagger to inspect, document, and test API endpoints, aligning development output with defined specifications.
Designed and administered test data scenarios in PostgreSQL and Redis, supporting deep validation of backend systems.
Deployed and evaluated test environments on AWS EC2, Lambda, and RDS, ensuring comprehensive cloud testing capabilities.
Built containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes to enable scalable, parallel test execution.
Integrated Jenkins-based CI/CD workflows for automated execution and employed GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Executed regression and exploratory test cycles to identify critical edge cases and ensure application resilience.
Tracked and managed bugs using JIRA, coordinating closely with engineering teams for rapid defect resolution.
Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, RestAssured, XPath, CSS Selectors, JSON, Swagger, PostgreSQL, Redis, Maven, Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Sauce Labs, JIRA, Agile
Next Insurance, Palo Alto, CA
QA Engineer June 2018 - Oct 2021
Engineered and executed test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Appium, enhancing coverage for web and mobile apps.
Developed and maintained automated test scripts in Java and JavaScript, using XPath and CSS Selectors for efficient element targeting.
Performed functional, regression, and unit testing with JUnit to ensure application stability across environments.
Validated RESTful APIs and SOAP web services via SOAP UI, ensuring seamless component integration.
Conducted performance and load testing with JMeter to identify bottlenecks and optimize response times.
Performed UI/UX validation to meet design standards and improve both visual and functional aspects of the app.
Integrated test automation into GitHub Actions, enabling streamlined CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable releases.
Configured build tools like Maven and ANT to automate dependencies and streamline test workflows.
Implemented code quality assessments with SonarQube, detecting potential issues and ensuring high-quality test scripts.
Created and managed test cases in TestRail, optimizing test execution and defect tracking.
Resolved defects through debugging and collaborated with developers to improve application performance.
Troubleshot UI issues using Chrome Developer Tools, improving application performance and user experience.
Reviewed and adjusted test plans to align with evolving business needs, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address defects and enhance product quality.
Maintained and optimized VS Code testing environments to improve development workflows and test efficiency.
Environment: Java, JavaScript, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, XPath, CSS Selectors, JUnit, Maven, ANT, JMeter, SOAP UI, TestRail, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, Chrome Developer Tools, VS Code
Flatworld Solutions, India
QA Tester Feb 2016 - May 2018
Roles & Responsibilities:
Designed, executed, and maintained comprehensive test cases for manual and automated testing, ensuring full software functionality validation.
Performed manual testing on web and mobile applications, identifying critical defects through functional, regression, exploratory, black-box, and white-box testing techniques.
Developed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and REST Assured, optimizing test workflows and improving accuracy.
Validated APIs with REST Assured, checking JSON payloads and HTTP protocols for seamless integration.
Wrote XPath and Python-based scripts to enhance test accuracy and streamline execution.
Executed cross-browser testing across various devices and platforms to confirm consistent functionality and superior user experience.
Conducted load and performance testing with LoadRunner, analyzing system behavior under varying load conditions to enhance performance.
Performed database testing using SQL queries to validate backend processes, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
Streamlined test workflows with ANT Build Tools, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Executed exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects, strengthening software quality before release.
Collaborated in Agile processes, ensuring testing aligned with development goals and objectives.
Tracked, logged, and managed defects in Bugzilla and Bitbucket, working closely with developers for swift resolution.
Managed version control of automation scripts and test assets in Bitbucket, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Assisted in defect resolution by reproducing bugs, analyzing logs, and documenting troubleshooting steps.
Environment: Python, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, REST Assured, XPath, JSON, HTTP, SQL, LoadRunner, ANT Build Tools, Bitbucket, Bugzilla, CI/CD, Agile
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India
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