Senior Software Tester with 4+ Years of Automation Expertise

NALLIAH Senior Software Tester

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ABOUT ME

Dedicated Senior Software Tester with over 4+ years of hands-on experience in functional, regression, and automation testing. Skilled in designing robust test frameworks, optimizing test coverage, and ensuring seamless software delivery in Agile environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

•Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Core Java, and Selenium WebDriver ensuring scalable and maintainable automation solutions.

•Expertise in building and customizing robust frameworks including Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, JUnit, and Data-Driven frameworks, driving maintainability and reusability across projects.

•Strong knowledge of manual mobile testing across iOS and Android, ensuring seamless user experiences through functional, usability, and performance validations.

•Hands-on experience in API automation testing using RestAssured and Postman, ensuring seamless system integrations and backend functionality.

•Proficient in performance testing using JMeter, evaluating application responsiveness and scalability under varying loads.

•Solid experience in database testing with MySQL, executing queries to validate data integrity and backend processes.

•Efficient in using JIRA for story tracking, defect management, and ensuring traceability across testing and development life cycles.

•Adept at Git-based source control management, ensuring seamless collaboration and versioning of test scripts.

•Incorporated automation tests into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins to enable faster feedback loops.

•Working knowledge of Python for automation tasks and actively upskilling in Playwright automation to enhance cross-browser testing capabilities.

•Thrives in Agile environments, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with evolving project requirements.

•Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record of optimizing test coverage, improving efficiency, and minimizing production defects for high-quality software delivery. SKILLS

Core Java

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

Maven

GIT

Jira

JMeter

RestAssured

Mobile Testing

JavaScript

Playwright

Cucumber

Data Driven

Jenkins

Rally

Postman

SQL

Agile

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infobell IT Solutions Pvt Ltd May 2021 – Present

PROJECTS

Project Name: AirCanada Feb 2024 – Present

Description:

Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada, providing scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to over 200 destinations worldwide. Founded in 1937, Air Canada is a founding member of the Star Alliance and is known for its commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation in the aviation industry.

Roles & Responsibilities:

•Designed and developed robust BDD Cucumber framework automation scripts in Selenium using Java, improving test readability and cross-functional collaboration.

•Performed REST API validation using Rest Assured, focusing on booking flows, seat selection, and payment confirmation APIs.

•Regularly executed automated test suites through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, providing continuous feedback on application health.

•Maintained test repositories using Git, performed code reviews, and collaborated with peers using GitHub branching strategies.

•Generated insightful test execution reports using Cucumber Extent Reports, which were reviewed in daily stand-ups and client QA syncs.

•Interacted directly with onshore client stakeholders to demonstrate automation progress, provide weekly metrics, and discuss blockers.

•Appreciated by clients for proposing and integrating dynamic test data generation to reduce test flakiness and improve test coverage across multiple locales.

•Collaborated with the performance testing team to provide stable builds for JMeter simulations, contributing to backend stability analysis.

•Led a mini-innovation POC to integrate Slack notifications with Jenkins for instant automation alerts, improving communication flow during nightly runs.

•Prepared technical documentation and supported UAT and audit readiness.

•Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Project: FIS (Modern Banking Platform) Jul 2022 – Jan 2024 Description:

The FIS Modern Banking Platform is a cutting-edge, cloud-based core banking solution designed to streamline digital banking services, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency. This platform enables financial institutions to provide seamless, secure, and scalable banking services, including account management, transactions, loan processing, and API-driven integrations. Roles & Responsibilities:

•Analyzed business requirements and functional specifications to design comprehensive test scenarios for mobile banking modules such as account management, fund transfers, loan applications, and transaction history.

•Created detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on business requirements and user stories.

•Performed end-to-end manual testing of mobile banking features on both Android and iOS platforms to ensure seamless customer experience and compliance with banking regulations.

•Validated mobile UI/UX, responsiveness, and workflows in real device environments to ensure consistency and usability across different OS versions and screen sizes.

•Developed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, implementing the Page Object Model (POM) for maintainability and scalability.

•Designed and implemented TestNG framework to enable behavior-driven testing and enhance collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•Automated REST API testing using RestAssured and Postman, verifying API responses, authentication mechanisms, and system integrations.

•Configured and managed Jenkins pipelines for test execution, ensuring continuous testing and timely feedback in CI/CD environments.

•Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing using Maven for streamlined test execution.

•Utilized Git for version control, ensuring structured management of test scripts, code reviews, and seamless collaboration among team members.

•Utilized JMeter for performance testing to assess system responsiveness under different load conditions.

•Engaged in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, providing test progress updates, identifying blockers, and collaborating with developers and business analysts.

•Logged and tracked defects using JIRA, conducting root cause analysis and coordinating with development teams for swift resolution.

Project Name: SAINSBURY'S May 2021 – Jun 2022

Description:

J Sainsbury plc, trading as Sainsbury's, is a British supermarket and the second-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom. The holding company, J Sainsbury plc, is split into three divisions: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd (including convenience shops), Sainsbury's Bank. Roles & Responsibilities:

•Analyze user stories and define acceptance criteria for each release and sprint.

•Performed manual mobile testing to verify responsive behavior, UI consistency, and business logic parity with desktop platforms.

•Conducted thorough API testing using Postman, validating request/response payloads, status codes, authentication, and data flow between integrated systems.

•Wrote complex SQL queries to validate backend data, cross-checking transactional updates, audit logs, and reporting metrics against expected outcomes.

•Identified, logged, and tracked defects using JIRA, collaborated closely with developers and business analysts for quick resolution and retesting.

•Participated actively in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and requirement discussions, contributing to a highly Agile Scrum-based team environment.

•Contributed to UAT support, assisting users in replicating test cases and confirming the readiness of clinical data workflows.

•Prepared and shared test summary reports, defect metrics, and QA sign-off documentation for each sprint and release cycle.

EDUCATION

B.Sc - Computer Science 2021

Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli

RECOGNITIONS

•Recognized for mentoring junior testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and improving team performance in test automation.

•Recognized for exceptional performance in delivering high-quality test automation and improving test coverage in a timely manner.

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