Quality Assurance Qa Engineer

Namrata Sharma

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Professional Summary

Performance-focused QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance. Skilled in manual and automation testing performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter, Postman, and Selenium. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams to drive effective test strategies and continuous improvement. Known for analytical thinking, clear communication, and leadership abilities.

Core Competencies

●Manual & Automated Testing: Proficient in testing across UI, API, and database layers using tools like Selenium, Postman, and SQL-based validations.

●Test Planning & Execution: Expertise in developing test strategies, traceability matrices, test plans, and cases using ALM and JIRA, aligned with Agile methodologies.

●API Testing & Automation: Advanced knowledge of REST API validation and automation using Postman.

●Agile QA Collaboration: Active participant in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), aligning test efforts with sprint deliverables and development timelines.

●Defect Lifecycle Management: Experienced in defect logging, tracking, and triaging with detailed replication steps and severity analysis.

●Data Quality Engineering: Specialized in data profiling, validation, and cleansing strategies, including framework design and KPI monitoring (accuracy, completeness, timeliness).

●Database & Backend Validation: Strong hands-on experience with SQL for test data creation, database validation, and data integrity checks.

●Cloud Testing Exposure: Familiar with cloud-based environments such as AWS.

●Testing Methodologies: Applied a wide range of techniques including black-box, white-box, regression, performance, functional, and data-driven testing.

●Process Improvement & QA Best Practices: Proven track record of enhancing QA processes through automation, documentation, and standards alignment.

●Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled in partnering with engineers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.

●Tool Proficiency: Postman, JMeter, Selenium, JIRA, ALM, MS SQL.

Professional Experience

Snap Power Solutions – QA & Business Analyst Mar 2019 – May 2023 Qatar

●Utilized JMeter for load testing and Postman for API validation across multiple Agile projects.

●Created and maintained test plans, test cases, and traceability documentation using ALM, aligned with defined requirements.

●Performed manual and automated testing across UI, API, and database layers using tools like Selenium.

●Participated in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to support collaboration and delivery goals.

●Analyzed requirements and design artifacts to define test objectives and ensure robust coverage.

●Conducted code reviews and recommended improvements to test design and implementation strategies.

●Logged and tracked defects with reproducible steps, ensuring appropriate severity prioritization and follow-up.

●Enhanced QA processes and methodologies for greater efficiency and adherence to best practices.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with business objectives.

●Experienced in SQL, database testing, and test data setup/maintenance.

●Familiar with AWS cloud environments.

●Applied various testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, regression, performance, and API testing.

Seasia InfoTech – Consultant (QA) Dec 2013 – Feb 2017 Mohali, India

●Implemented automated API testing using Postman, increasing test coverage and reducing manual workload.

●Created and managed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts in JIRA, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.

●Executed manual and automated functional testing across UI, API, and database layers to validate end-to-end system behavior.

●Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to synchronize testing with development goals.

●Reviewed requirements and design specifications to assess testability and define precise test objectives.

●Drove process improvements and maintained high-quality test documentation to support scalable and consistent QA practices.

●Developed and implemented robust data quality frameworks and validation strategies aligned with enterprise data governance standards.

●Executed test strategies and automation scripts to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency at scale.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve data quality issues such as missing values, duplicates, and formatting errors.

●Conducted detailed data profiling to identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions.

●Partnered with data engineers, analysts, and architects to gather requirements and align QA efforts with business objectives.

●Defined and tracked key data quality metrics (accuracy, completeness, timeliness) in collaboration with stakeholders.

●Led prioritization and resolution of critical data issues, ensuring cross-team collaboration and accountability.

●Optimized existing data testing methodologies by introducing automation and identifying process enhancements.

●Performed root cause analyses to eliminate recurring data issues and implement durable, long-term solutions.

●Stayed up to date on QA tools and trends, continuously refining practices to ensure industry-aligned testing standards.

●Ensured testing processes adhered to data governance policies, compliance standards, and security protocols.

●Demonstrated full lifecycle software development experience from planning to deployment, support, and retirement.

●Proven ability to learn emerging technologies quickly while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science • PTU • Mohali, India Diploma in Computers Science • PSBTE • Mohali, India

Soft Skills

●Excellent communication and documentation skills

●Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

●Highly adaptable and proactive in learning new technologies

●Experienced in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams

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