Test Automation Qa Engineer

LEKHA VULAVALA

Richardson, Texas, USA ***** +1-469-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Summary

Senior QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in test automation, API testing, and defect management. Skilled in Selenium, Postman, and TestNG, with strong expertise in Agile, CI/CD, and ensuring software quality across web and API applications. Skills

● Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Agile

● Automation Frameworks: JUnit, TestNG, Selenium,

Cucumber, Mockito

● Languages for Test Automation: Java, Python,

JavaScript

● Testing Practices: Test Case Design, Test Planning, Defect Tracking

● API Testing Tools: Postman, RestAssured, Newman

● Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL

● Web Technologies: HTML, CSS

● Collaboration & Communication: Requirement

Gathering, Stakeholder Communication,

Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Debugging & Troubleshooting: Root Cause Analysis, Debugging

● Version Control: Git, GitHub

Certifications

Foundational C# by Microsoft

Experience

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer 09/2023 to Current eBay Inc. USA

● Led code reviews and provided strategic feedback on automation scripts, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and maintainability in Java.

● Actively participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives, driving process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

● Managed defect identification, documentation, and tracking using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and continuous product quality enhancements.

● Utilized Mockito for mocking dependencies in unit and integration tests, enhancing test coverage and reliability.

● Developed and maintained API automation tests for RESTful services using Java, ensuring seamless integration and end-to-end functionality.

● Executed unit tests using JUnit, identifying issues and improving code reliability in Java applications.

● Implemented a scalable test automation framework, optimizing efficiency and reducing execution time by 50%.

● Defined and executed test strategies covering functional, regression, and performance testing for quality releases.

● Collaborated with developers to refine acceptance criteria, aligning with business needs and quality standards.

● Led API testing initiatives using Postman and RestAssured, verifying data integrity and enhancing service reliability. Quality Assurance Engineer 06/2020 to 11/2022

HDFC Bank Limited India

● Designed and implemented automated test cases for cloud-native applications on AWS, ensuring compatibility and performance across distributed environments.

● Integrated AWS Lambda for serverless test execution, reducing infrastructure dependency and improving test efficiency.

● Applied AWS IAM roles and policies in test automation to enforce access control and security practices.

● Configured and used AWS API Gateway for API testing, validating request/response structures and compliance.

● Integrated Newman into CI/CD pipelines to streamline API testing and reduce manual validation efforts.

● Built CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy to automate testing workflows and accelerate release cycles.

● Monitored application performance and logs using AWS CloudWatch, setting up proactive alerts for early issue detection.

● Used AWS S3 to store and manage test reports, logs, and automation outputs, enhancing accessibility and traceability.

● Automated functional, regression, and performance tests for applications deployed on AWS ECS and EKS to ensure reliability in containerized environments.

QA Engineer 01/2018 to 05/2020

Paytm India

● Created documentation for automated test scripts and procedures, improving knowledge transfer and onboarding.

● Conducted root cause analysis and collaborated with developers to implement fixes and improve stability.

● Performed performance testing using JMeter, analyzing behavior and recommending optimizations for efficiency.

● Designed and implemented data-driven and keyword-driven Selenium frameworks to improve reusability and execution.

● Researched and integrated testing tools and methodologies to enhance frameworks and boost testing efficiency.

● Mentored junior QA members on automation, test design, and scripting, promoting continuous learning and growth. Accomplishments

● Achieved elite gold certification in C Programming through the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning

(NPTEL India).

● Successfully led the development of an alumni website during my undergraduate studies and actively contributed to the Incubation Center, showcasing my proficiency in web development and collaborative engagement in entrepreneurial endeavors.

Education

Masters of Science: Artificial Intelligence

University of the Cumberlands

Bachelors of Technology: Computer Science and Engineering Karunya #HRJ#84f04836-8dfe-4ae6-b0fd-4d6af8f0d583# Institute of Technology and Sciences

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