Quality Assurance Engineer

SARAVANAKUMAR S

CodeBoard Technology

Quality Assurance Engineer

+91-994******* *********.*@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/saravanakumar Chennai Tamil Nadu Designed and implemented Selenium and Playwright automation frameworks with POM, TestNG, Cucumber, and Maven, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation. Automated regression suites across web, API, and backend layers, reducing manual testing effort by 60% and achieving 40% higher coverage.

Integrated automation with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, enabling faster and continuous delivery.

Performed API validation using Postman and Rest Assured, verifying payloads, schema, authentication, and performance.

Executed performance and load testing using JMeter, identifying bottlenecks and improving system reliability. Conducted security testing (authentication, authorization, data protection) and PDF content validation for compliance.

Led defect management using JIRA and Azure DevOps, collaborating closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Implemented shift-left testing strategy by reviewing requirements early, reducing production defects by 30%. Delivered test execution dashboards and reports using Allure Reports, enabling better release decision-making. Mentored junior QA team members, conducted code reviews, and enforced automation best practices. Participated in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), ensuring alignment with business goals. Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across web and mobile applications. Skilled in ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing. Proficient in designing detailed test cases, identifying and tracking defects, and leveraging automation tools to improve testing efficiency and accuracy. Committed to delivering reliable, high- performing, and secure software solutions aligned with business and user requirements. Summary

Experience

Quality Assurance Engineer

10/2021 07/2025

Novac Technologies

Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate end-to-end business workflows and ensure application alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Created and executed detailed manual test scenarios based on real-world user flows, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.

Performed Android mobile application testing to verify functionality, usability, and responsiveness across multiple devices.

Documented defects and test results in structured reports, communicated findings via email, and facilitated clarification through virtual meetings with stakeholders. Contributed to release readiness by validating core features and confirming sign-off for production deployment. Associative UAT Tester) 01/2021 08/2021

Madras University

Guru Nanak College

Education

MCA MasterofComputer Application

BCA BachelorofComputer Application

08/2016 05/2019

08/2020 07/2022

Skills

Agile, Apache JMeter, Azure, Burp Suite, Core Java, Cucumber, Functional Testing, Git, GitHub, Java, HTML, Integration Testing, JavaScript, JIRA, JUnit, Maven, Microsoft Excel, SQL, TestNG, Page Object Model (POM), Postman, Selenium, Mobile Testing, API Testing, Rest Assured

Designed and implemented a

scalable automation

framework, reducing manual

effort by 60% during regression

testing and improving overall

team productivity

Identified and reported a

critical defect during UAT,

preventing a major production

issue and contributing to a

successful, on- time release

Key Achievements

Quick Learner Adaptability to Changing

Environments

Strong Analytical &

Problem- Solving Abilities

Strengths

Certification

Topics Covered: Core Java, SQL, Manual Testing, Automation Testing

(Selenium with Java)

Software Testing Certification –

Completed

Projects

Automated UI and regression test suites using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven. Validated backend APIs with Postman for data accuracy and service integrity. Performed performance testing to analyze system behavior under various workloads. Reported defects in JIRA, collaborating closely with developers for resolution. Built Playwright-based automation framework for faster execution and dynamic element handling. Conducted API validation and integration testing, ensuring end-to-end data flow. Performed load testing using JMeter, identifying performance bottlenecks early. Collaborated in Agile sprint cycles, improving release quality and speed. Designed hybrid automation framework using Selenium, Cucumber, Spring, enabling parallel execution. Automated API testing with Rest Assured, validating functionality and integrations. Reduced manual testing effort by 60% and ensured pipeline stability via GitHub CI/CD. Managed branching strategies in Git, ensuring smooth team collaboration. Logistic and Transportation platform for managing supply chain Insurance Carrier solution for managing clients and agents Internal Organization project for managing HR and communication 09/2023 02/2024 10/2021 08/2023

03/2024 06/2025

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