Senior QA Engineer - 7+ yrs in Manual & Automation Testing

Sonali Khatal

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Profile Summary

QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across web, mobile, and client/server applications. Skilled in test planning, execution, automation, and defect management with hands-on experience in Selenium, SQL, and Postman. Strong background in Agile (TDD & BDD) environments with expertise in leading teams, client communication, and delivering high-quality products. Proficient in functional, regression, performance, security, and compatibility testing with a solid understanding of SDLC & STLC.

Core Skills & Tools

● Testing Types: Manual, Automation, Functional, Sanity, Smoke, Regression, System, Integration, UAT, GUI, Performance, Load, Stress, Compatibility, Security, Accessibility

● Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Java

● API Testing: Postman (Test suites, automation of APIs)

● Defect Tracking & Test Management: JIRA, Bugzilla, YT

● Database Testing: SQL (data validation, backend testing)

● Agile Practices: Scrum, TDD, BDD, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives

● Platforms: Web, Android (APK testing), Client/Server

● Other Skills: Test Plans, Test Cases, RTM, Release Testing, Team Leadership, Client Collaboration

Professional Experience

Google Wallet (Remote)

Senior QA Engineer Dec 2023 – Oct 2025

● Created detailed test plans for product features and executed manual and automation testing.

● Coordinated with Google’s global development teams for feature clarifications and release readiness.

● Conducted functional, GUI, security, accessibility, integration, and mobile testing across devices.

● Tested APKs for each release on multiple Android devices ensuring cross-device compatibility.

● Participated in Agile ceremonies, handled client calls, gave demos, and shared feedback.

● Ensured smooth feature release validation across multiple app versions. Evolveware Technologies, Pune

Senior QA/Automation Engineer June 2021 – Mar 2023

● Designed and executed test plans covering platform-wide features.

● Automated regression suites using Java + Selenium.

● Performed functional, regression, integration, GUI, and sanity testing.

● Collaborated with developers and clients for requirement validation, defect resolution, and product demos.

● Delegated tasks, mentored junior testers, and recommended process improvements. Maponn Inc., Pune

QA Engineer Oct 2019 – June 2021

● eCommerce Website & Android App: Tested product browsing, shopping cart, PayTM/Cashfree payments, and order management. Performed end-to-end testing

(UI, functional, regression, security, performance). Actively engaged in client demos and requirement discussions.

● Food Delivery Platform (Web + Android): Validated admin panel, hotel/rider apps, and customer ordering workflows. Designed test cases for payment gateways

(Send/Receive Money, Bill Payments, Sign Up, etc.). Conducted system, regression, sanity, and mobile testing across devices.

● Twirlora – Multi Store Multi Vendor App: Performed system, functional, UI, and regression testing for web and Android. Ensured seamless vendor onboarding, logistics, and customer shopping flows. Supported client communication, demos, and release validations.

CloudoTech Software Solutions, Pune

QA Engineer Dec 2017 – June 2019

● Executed manual and functional testing for web and client/server applications.

● Prepared test scenarios, executed regression and performance tests, and ensured defect-free releases.

● Collaborated with developers to resolve issues and supported end-to-end release testing.

Education

● Bachelor of Engineering – Pune University (65%)

● HSC – Pune University (77%)

● SSC – Pune University (88%)

Certifications & Courses

● Core & Advanced Java Certification – Naresh IT Technologies, Hyderabad

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