Automation Architect - 14+ yrs in SDET, Frameworks, & CI/CD

Avinava Srivastava

Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinava-srivastava-957726126/

Github- https://github.com/avinavasrivastava21/RestAssuredPractice

Visa: H1B valid July 2028

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Professional Summary:

Test Automation Engineer SDET Architect with 14 years of expertise in designing and scaling enterprise-grade automation frameworks across web, mobile, API, and backend platforms.

Strong proficiency in Java, SQL, Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured, Cucumber, TestNG, with deep experience in both UI and API automation supporting functional, regression, UAT, and microservices validation.

Proven record of framework architecture (POM, BDD, Factory Pattern, DDT) that improves scalability, reduces execution time, and accelerates CI/CD delivery.

Skilled in test strategy design, quality governance, and code reviews within Agile and SAFe environments, ensuring high reliability and maintainability.

Hands-on experience embedding automation into Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines, partnering with DevSecOps to deliver secure, high-quality, and cloud-native solutions.

Specialized in digital identity security, biometric authentication, and fraud prevention systems, with additional strengths in performance testing (JMeter) and backend database validation (Oracle, SQL).

Recognized leader in mentoring teams, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous quality improvements.

Trusted for delivering secure, high-performing software solutions across banking, retail systems, and telecommunications, leveraging automation to maximize efficiency and software reliability.

Leveraging test automation to improve efficiency and ensure exceptional software performance.

Certifications:

SAFe POPM 6.0

Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Technologies:

Programming & Scripting Languages

Java, SQL, Python (basic scripting)

Automation & Testing Tools

Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Rest Assured, Appium, Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, Junit, Postman, JMeter

CI/CD & DevOps Tools

Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, GitHub

Frameworks & Methodologies

Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven Testing (DDT), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Agile / Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Databases

Oracle, MySQL

Other Tools & Platforms

JIRA, Confluence, SOAP UI, Bitbucket, Docker, Zephyr

Cloud & API

RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, Sauce Labs

GenAI Tools

GitHub Copilot

Work Experience:

Client: Wesco(Glenview IL)

SDET lead Oct 25 till

Serving as SDET lead for Wesco’s Middle Office and Warehouse Management (WMX) systems, leading the design and optimization of large-scale UI automation frameworks supporting inbound, outbound, and pick-pack-ship workflows. Responsible for end-to-end UI validation of orders originating from Anixter/Mainframe (Wesnet) through processing in WMX. my leadership abilities ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

Key Contributions & Responsibilities:

Led the architecture, design, and development of a scalable UI automation framework for WMX warehouse workflows including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.

Automated end-to-end UI flows for the complete order lifecycle:

Order creation in Anixter/Mainframe (WesNet) WMX processing Pick/Pack/Ship execution.

Developed modular and maintainable UI automation components using Java, Playwright/Selenium, TestNG/Cucumber, and design patterns like Page Object Model and Factory pattern.

Partnered with product, developers, and warehouse operations teams to ensure accurate validation of WMX screens, task flows, inventory movements, and warehouse UI behavior.

Integrated the UI automation suite into GitHub, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, enabling nightly regression, smoke tests, and release-gating test runs.

Defined UI automation best practices, reusable libraries, coding standards, and documentation guidelines for team-wide adoption.

Utilized GenAI/AI-assisted test generation using GitHub Copilot to speed up automation development and reduce manual coding effort.

Led code reviews, refactoring, and framework optimization to improve performance, stability, and scalability of the UI framework.

Working knowledge of cloud-native testing strategies across Azure and AWS.

Mentored SDETs and QA engineers on framework usage, script development, debugging, locator strategy, synchronization, and maintainable test design.

Collaborated with DevOps teams to containerize automation execution and improve parallel execution using Docker/Kubernetes (where applicable).

Introduced test data preparation strategies for consistent UI validations across complex pick/pack/ship workflows.

Supported sprint testing, regression cycles, and release readiness for all WMX UI enhancements and warehouse operations workflows.

Environment: Java, Playwright, Selenium, Rest Assured, Karate, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, API Testing, SQL, Mainframe (WesNet), WMX, JSON, XML, Microservices, Warehouse Management Systems.

Client: PNC Bank(Pittsburgh PA)

Lead Consultant Oct 20 to Sep-25

PNC Bank in the Digital Identity domain, focused on delivering cutting-edge secure authentication solutions to protect banking customers and prevent fraudulent activities. I led the projects related to account opening, authentication, and biometric security. As a Test Lead, my responsibilities encompass preparing test strategies, generating test reports, automating UI and API tests, conducting team code reviews, maintaining Azure repositories, and integrating CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Azure.

Responsibilities:

Led the testing team to ensure business values are delivered ensuring organization standards and security policies.

Implemented a test strategy following the Test Pyramid approach, ensuring a balanced mix of Unit, API (Integration), and UI (End-to-End) test automation. Led automation efforts to optimize test coverage, reducing execution time by 40% while improving system reliability.

Facilitated PI Planning & ART Syncs on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring alignment between Agile teams, tracking dependencies, optimizing delivery cycles, resource allocation and training.

Coordinated cross-team discussions to enhance collaboration between squads, ensuring seamless execution of sprint goals and mitigating blockers.

Code reviews and analysis. Web Application, API experience and architectural styles.

Experience with Scaled Agile/Agile Environment (POPM certified) and Waterfall Environment.

Test Automation framework of existing regression test and smoke test suites.

Creation of Java scripts and methods to automate test cases, ensuring adherence to client organization standards.

Collaborating with Agile teams to define technical functional/non-functional test strategies (performance, accessibility, reliability, scalability) and deliver business values within specified timelines.

Support UAT, Pre-Go Live & Go-Live testing as well.

Creating testing artifacts for estimation, planning, integration testing and other delivery related documentations like Test Strategy, High level scenarios, Test scripts, Test Summary and review CRs/Release documents.

Configuring automation projects using Eclipse/IntelliJ, building automation scripts using Gradle, Selenium, Playwright, Java, and BDD.

IOS and Android device testing using Sauce Labs with Appium

Hands-on experience with containerization and IaC concepts using Docker and Azure DevOps YAML pipelines.

Experience in API (REST API) spring micro-services automation using Karate, Rest Assured.

Implemented CI/CD integration using Azure-DevOps/Key-Vault and Jenkins Pipeline.

Improved existing framework efficiency by reviewing code and updating logics.

Ensuring automation scripts are stored in Git and executed according to Bank standards.

Integrated Selenium and spring micro-services API automation suites into Azure DevOps/Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated regression testing with real-time reporting.

Strong experience in testing secure network protocols and web service architectures (REST, SOAP) leveraging Postman and SoapUI for automation and validation.

Partnered with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams to define requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies and plans.

Analysing project documents Business Requirement/Solution requirement/ Software requirement/Design specification (BR/SR/HLD/WFs) to optimize operational efficiency in cloud-based environments.

Led resolution of complex issues through evaluation of multiple factors and strategic decision-making.

Risk mitigation by thoroughly testing and performing quality checks of existing programs, policies and procedures.

Performed end-to-end scenario validation through Functional/System Testing, In-Sprint Testing, and Regression Testing & Non-Functional/performance, security, accessibility testing across all application modules.

Designed and implemented a Selenium test automation framework using Page Object Model (POM) and Factory Pattern, improving maintainability and reducing code duplication.

Knowledge of different database systems and data relationships. data analysis and Ability to work with development to build and execute automated tests.

Led and validate the development and accuracy of test cases, test data, traceability matrix, and metrics to ensure all testing requirements are accurate.

Strong contributor with a collaborative work style by communicating, active listening, managing conflict.

Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native testing strategies

Experience with performance testing using Jmeter.

Environment: Java, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Gherkin, Gradle, Eclipse/IntelliJ, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, REST Assured, Karate, Postman, SOAPUI, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Oracle DB, SQL, JMeter, Agile (SAFe), API Testing, UI Testing, Page Object Model (POM), Factory Pattern, Cloud-based Testing, Secure Authentication, Biometric Authentication, Digital Identity, Azure Repositories.

Client: PNC Bank (Pittsburgh PA)

Senior Consultant Apr 19 – Oct 20PNC Bank in As a Test Automation Engineer at PNC Bank, I focus on designing and implementing test automation frameworks for both UI and API testing in the Digital Identity domain. My role involves optimizing test coverage, ensuring secure authentication solutions, and enhancing software quality through automation.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Appium.

Utilizing complex SQL queries to pull data for testing.

Design and implement test scripts for regression, integration, and smoke testing to support continuous delivery pipelines.

Create data-driven and keyword-driven automation frameworks for highly scalable applications.

Perform database validation by writing complex queries and validating backend processes in Oracle databases.

Troubleshoot issues in CI/CD environments and maintain Git-based repositories for automation projects.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality software by tracking defects and coordinating resolution efforts with cross-functional teams.

Coordinate with offshore teams to align with client requirement and strategies.

Supervise test analysts and senior test analysts on testing related activities

Automate REST API testing using tools like Rest Assured, Postman, and Karate, ensuring seamless integration of spring microservices-based architectures.

Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams to create comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored to Agile workflows.

Provided training for QA engineers on testing practices and managed vendor-delivered test automation services.

Environment:Java, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Gherkin, Gradle, Eclipse/IntelliJ, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, REST Assured, Postman, SOAPUI, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Oracle DB, SQL, JMeter, Agile (SAFe), API Testing, UI Testing, Page Object Model (POM), Factory Pattern, Cloud-based Testing, Secure Authentication, Biometric Authentication.

Client:AT&T

Team Lead AT&T Telecom Duration Feb 11 - Apr19

Duration: July 2016 to Apr 2019(Atlanta, GA) &Feb 2011 to July 2016(India)

I have worked 8+ years in AT&T retail testing project OPUS/OPUS Mobile. This application is used by AT&T owned retail stores (POS) to facilitate customer for U-verse, wireless, internet, DTV. i was responsible for wireless and Uverse domain features like activation, upgrade, changes in plan, payments with different modes/tenders/devices/ios devices. i was responsible for requirement discussion, performing testing, guiding offshore team and delivering on time. i had performed testing with different devices like kiosk, SigCap, MSR, IPAD, Tables, ISMP etc.

Responsibilities:

Working with Requirement/Business/Dev Team to design and develop test plans.

Testing point of sale application end to end scenarios on iPad/Mobile/iOS/Android and desktop version using different payment devices.

Validating/preparing test cases for iOS testing (Appium)and windows OS testing(Selenium).

Analysing Project documents BR/SR/ FR / HLD/WFs(Business Requirement, Functional Requirement, System Requirement, High Level Design Document and Wireframes) to optimize operational efficiency in cloud-based environments.

Working on complex issues requiring advanced evaluation of variable factors.

Verification & Validation of End-to-End Scenarios for all the applications and implementing automation using Selenium/BDD/TestNG/Java.

Performed Unit Test interface testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing and/or user acceptance testing and preparing requirement traceability matrix.

Retail payment solution using check, Credit Card (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, Amex), Debit Card, Digital Wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay)/ Gift Cards.

Testing micro-services-based application using REST API and Rest-Assured automation (Java).

Resolving blocking critical issues by utilizing professional concepts/resources.

Worked in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery of complex, high-visibility projects.

Validated SOAP-based services using SoapUI in Salesforce and retail applications

Testing on Mobile devices like iPad, Think Pad and all latest payment/signature capture devices like ISC-250, ISMP4, ISMPc compatible with them.

Pulling Front end/Back End(FE/BE) Logs in JSON/XML formats using Splunk, WinSCP and putty.

Performed backend testing using SQL, PL/SQL Plus, WinSCP.

Application testing activities for the Registration platform including automated and manual test.

Worked with triage for resolving configuration and environment issues.

Writing complex SQL queries to pull desired data from database.

Environment: Java, Selenium, BDD, TestNG, Maven, Rest Assured, SQL, PL/SQL Plus, Git, Azure, Bitbucket, Splunk, WinSCP, Putty, JSON, XML, Agile, Waterfall, API Testing, Mobile Device Testing (iPad, Android, iOS), POS Systems, Salesforce,CRM,CSM,Payment Gateway Testing (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Digital Wallets, Gift Cards), Retail Solutions, Device Testing (Kiosk, SigCap, MSR, ISMP).

Education:

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)Computer Science & Engineering 2006-2010

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, India

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