QA Automation Engineer - 5+ yrs Experience

SHAIK SAJID

QA Automation Engineer

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shaik-sajid-258298200/ Open to Relocation PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 5+ years of experience in QA Automation Engineering, specializing in test automation design, end-to-end validation, and scalable test integration for cloud, web, mobile, and embedded platforms.

Proficient in architecting and maintaining advanced automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD) to maximize test coverage and efficiency.

Skilled in developing API automation using RestAssured, Postman, SoapUI, and WebSocket validation for microservices, network, and telecommunication modules.

Demonstrated expertise with CI/CD and DevOps tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, and Gradle for rapid, reliable software delivery.

Extensive experience in performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, and Locust, ensuring robust scalability and high availability of web and network systems.

Advanced capability in security testing and vulnerability assessments, integrating SAST, DAST, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP to safeguard enterprise web, mobile, and cloud applications.

Strong knowledge of serverless and cloud environments, proficient with AWS Lambda, AWS IoT Core, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, and orchestration of microservices validation at enterprise scale.

Experience in backend, database, and data integrity validation across Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, and SQL, supporting resilience and reliability in complex software systems.

Well-versed in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, using JIRA, TestRail, Xray, qTest, and detailed test lifecycle management for continuous delivery and collaborative team outcomes.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, team player and adaptability skills; passionate about learning innovative technologies and driving quality-first practices on cutting-edge QA teams. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Test Automation Frameworks : Robot Framework, PyTest, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Hybrid/Data-driven Programming : Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bash, PowerShell, SQL Web/Mobile Automation : Selenium WebDriver/IDE/Grid, Appium, Cypress, Espresso/XCTest (iOS/Android) API Testing : Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured, WebSocket validation CI/CD & DevOps : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Gradle, Git, Hudson Cloud & Serverless Testing : AWS IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, Azure, GCP Performance & Load Testing : JMeter, Locust, Gatling, Stress/Endurance Testing Security Testing : OWASP Top 10, SAST/DAST, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP Networking/Telephony : LTE/5G Modem Validation, Anritsu MD8475B, CMW500 Test Management : JIRA, TestRail, qTest, Xray, Agile/Scrum (Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming) Web Technologies : HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, XML, XPath, JSON Observability & Logging : ELK Stack, Splunk, Prometheus Methodologies : Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall

CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITION

Best Automation Engineer Award – Intel, WWAN Technology

Certified in: SQL, C, C++, Java, HTML

DDR5 Testing Experience – Intel Workshop

AWS Cloud Practitioner (In Progress)

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Ericsson QA Automation Engineer Remote Jul 2024 – Present Responsibilities:

Developed next-gen automation frameworks using Robot Framework and PyTest to validate 5G Packet Core elements including SMF, AMF, and UPF nodes, achieving 95% automation coverage for mission-critical signaling paths.

Created robust Python-based automated test suites for validating REST and gRPC APIs across Ericsson’s Cloud Native Infrastructure, ensuring compliance with 3GPP standards and reducing manual effort by 80%.

Designed and implemented network emulation test environments for core and edge traffic simulation using tools like Spirent and Wireshark, enabling performance and resilience validation of distributed nodes.

Automated network function testing (NFVI) for Ericsson’s virtualized products (vIMS, vEPC) deployed on OpenStack and Kubernetes, including lifecycle and upgrade validations.

Built and deployed mobile automation using Appium to test RAN-to-core connectivity on Android/iOS applications used by telecom engineers for network diagnostics.

Integrated test workflows in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, enabling parallel execution of test cases across cloud-native microservices with dynamic scaling and rollback capability.

Executed interoperability and regression tests for Ericsson Cloud Core products across multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Nokia), ensuring seamless integration across partner ecosystems.

Conducted protocol-level testing and analysis using Wireshark and internal tools to validate GTP-U, NAS, and SCTP signaling over S1 and N2 interfaces, reducing production defect leakage by 60%.

Automated security testing suites aligned with NEP and GSMA standards, integrating OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite for SAST and DAST scans of telecom APIs handling subscriber data and provisioning.

Managed large-scale performance/load testing for subscriber registration, attach/detach, and session management workflows using JMeter and Gatling, benchmarking throughput under high-load scenarios (>100K sessions).

Orchestrated database validation logic with Python and SQL for HSS, UDM, and UDR verification across Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB clusters in multi-region deployments.

Enabled real-time telemetry and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack, tracking test coverage, KPI breaches, and system anomalies in near real-time.

Actively participated in PI planning, sprint reviews, and defect triage meetings with cross-functional Agile teams spanning R&D, Systems Verification, and Network Engineering. Environment: Robot Framework, PyTest, Python, Java, Selenium, Appium, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, OpenStack, TestNG, Cucumber, RestAssured, Postman, JMeter, Gatling, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Spirent, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, Agile/Scrum Intel Corporation QA Automation Test Engineer India May 2020 – Nov 2023 Responsibilities:

Improved automation test coverage by 55% through the creation of scalable hybrid, data-driven, and BDD frameworks in Python and Java, accelerating post-silicon validation cycles for Intel’s LTE/5G WWAN platforms.

Automated firmware, hardware, and modem test workflows with Robot Framework and PyTest, decreasing defect leakage by 35% across LTE/5G protocol stack and embedded platforms.

Developed comprehensive API and WebSocket validation suites using Postman and SoapUI to support end-to-end network and telephony module integration.

Deployed, configured, and monitored Azure DevOps and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring multi-platform code quality and build reliability at 99.9%.

Orchestrated mobile test automation using Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest for embedded device testing and critical bug reproduction through log analysis.

Executed high-velocity performance, load, and stress tests with JMeter and Locust, validating DDR5 memory and modem throughput under rigorous concurrency and peak usage scenarios.

Implemented CI-integrated SAST/DAST security testing with Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, proactively identifying and tracking vulnerabilities before production releases.

Conducted robust backend and database validation via SQL, verifying data integrity across Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB during processor and semiconductor firmware analysis.

Managed test documentation, planning, and traceability using JIRA, TestRail, Xray, and Kanban, ensuring effective collaboration and transparent defect tracking in Agile/Scrum teams.

Designed centralized logging and analytics dashboards on ELK Stack and Splunk, delivering real-time monitoring and actionable metrics for continuous improvement in end-to-end test cycles. Environment: Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium Grid, Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Python, Java, C, C++, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, SoapUI, Anritsu MD8475B, CMW500, JMeter, Locust, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQL, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Cypress, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, ELK Stack, Splunk, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, Kanban, Agile, Scrum, Windows, Linux EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science from University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, MO, USA.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University – Chennai, India.

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