Quality Engineer Azure Devops

Akshara Gollapalli

248-***-**** ************@*****.*** South Lyon, MI 48375

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

•Highly motivated and results-oriented Software Quality Engineer (SQE) with 10+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and client applications. Proven ability to identify and resolve defects, develop effective test strategies, and deliver high-quality software products. Skilled in adapting to various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), tools (Selenium, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps), and languages (Java, Python).

•Extensive experience across SDLC phases, leveraging tools like Azure DevOps for test execution and automation frameworks (Selenium, Java) to improve efficiency and CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket).

•Adept at reviewing requirements, developing comprehensive test plans, strategies, cases, and reports.

•Proficient in identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using Jira while fostering collaboration with developers and business analysts through excellent communication skills.

•Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of OOPS concepts, HTML, CSS, SQL, Azure, and various testing methodologies.

•Agile & Continuous Learning: Proven ability to adapt to agile environments and continuously learn new tools and technologies.

•Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex testing issues, analyze test results, and identify root causes.

•Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance: Possesses a keen eye for detail ensuring a high level of quality in test execution and reporting.

•Time Management & Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple testing projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Studies GPA: 3.60

Trine University, Detroit, MI Oct 2020 – May 2023

Bachelor’s in Information Technology GPA: 3.30

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for women, Hyderabad, India March 2012

EXPERIENCE

Software Quality Engineer May 2023 – Present

State of Alabama - Department of Human Resources (Food and Family Assistance Division) (Kyyba)

Project Description:

Development of SNAP TANF Information System (STIS) for DHR involving functionalities such as Application

Registration, Client E-Account Management, Employment and Training Services for clients, and Provider

Budget and Claims Management.

Led end-to-end system testing for the State of Alabama project, utilizing Azure DevOps for test execution and automated test scripting.

Developed and executed comprehensive test plans covering functional, regression, and performance testing using Protractor.

Identified and documented critical defects, leveraging Jira for tracking and management, and collaborated with cross-functional teams during JAD sessions.

Automated repetitive testing tasks using JavaScript and Protractor, integrated with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.

Utilized AWS services for testing cloud-based applications, including DynamoDB and S3 Buckets.

Prepared and delivered comprehensive test summary reports, providing clear insights to stakeholders.

Conducted load and stress testing to evaluate system performance under varying conditions, identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Collaborated with data partners to verify data integrity and consistency across multiple systems, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.

Implemented security testing practices to identify and address vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall security posture of the applications.

Mentored junior QA team members, providing guidance on best practices in test automation and quality assurance methodologies.

Contributed to the continuous improvement of the testing process by identifying gaps and recommending enhancements to testing frameworks and tools.

Participated in regular code reviews with the development team, providing feedback on testability and potential quality risks.

QA Automation Engineer November 2018 – May 2023

Peaceful Advisors, California

Reviewed System Requirement Specification, Technical Specification and Functional Design Documents to achieve better understanding of the project.

Strong knowledge and experience in the use of SDLC methodologies (agile).

Worked in an Agile environment with frequently changing requirements and features set.

Performing daily Smoke Test manually on different Browsers. (IE, FF, Safari)

Responsible for writing SQL queries for accessing data from MySQL database.

Designing Test Cases, execution of the Test Cases and reporting the bugs through JIRA.

Experience in testing based on Rest Based Web Services.

Involved in Regressing Testing and User Acceptance Testing with Selenium after each modification and enhancement.

Managed Daily Testing Activities, Identifying Project Risks to provide quality product.

Used dynamic identifiers as Selenium.

Used Data Driven Framework to check the behavior of the application with different inputs as parameters using Selenium.

Used synchronization of Selenium to take care of the timing problems between QTP and Application under test.

Excellent problem solving and attention to detail. Able to manage multiple deadlines/projects and keep key players informed.

I worked extensively on Selenium Tools to scale and distribute scripts across many environments as apart of migration from QTP.

QA Automation Tester February 2014 – October 2018

Global logics, India

Design, develop and execute automation scripts using Selenium and Java to perform Functional and Regression testing for web applications.

Participated in identifying the test scenarios and designing the test cases.

Communicate with development regarding installation issues and software defects.

Developing test cases with QTP/UTF.

Conducting Data driven testing, Cross browser testing and Parallel test execution.

Write and maintain automated test scripts, test cases, and test plans to ensure the quality of software products.

Participate in sprint planning and review meetings to provide testing updates and progress reports.

Ability to quickly understand software functionality and translate this understanding into documented, repeatable software tests.

Reviewing the test reports using TestNG.

Reported bugs and tracking defects in JIRA.

Developed SQL queries for automation.

Involved in Regression Testing using Selenium.

Involved in Kick off meetings and Retrospective meetings.

Work with the development team to review user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to ensure the software is delivered as per the specifications.

Preparation of weekly and monthly status reports.

Manual/ Automation Analyst August 2013 – January 2014

Genpact, India

Responsible for complete project delivery including Requirement review, Requirements traceability, manual test case construction, manual test case execution, defect reporting, and final product approval.

Performed system testing and Black Box Functional testing.

Interacted with developers during build reviews and user acceptance testing phase to ensure an accurate and quality implementation against the business requirements.

Ability to review project deliverables for completeness, quality, and comply with project standards and specifications.

Worked with UAT group in conducting UAT testing by verifying the data and creating use case scenarios before the process.

Followed the standards guidelines in logging the defects and issues in Quality Center and gave the status reports to the manager.

Submitted weekly status report and updates to the manager.

Experienced with SQL queries and data validation of test results.

Conducted web-based testing using multiple browser versions/configurations like IE, FF, Chrome, and safari.

Experience with SSH clients such as putty to track errors in logs.

Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Vice-President, International Student Organization, Trine University College (Detroit, MI) 2020 – 2023

Presided over the board meetings and sets the tone of the organization throughout the year

Organized fund raising and social activities for the organization.

Coordinated recruitment efforts for the organization.

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