Test Automation Engineer - SDET - API & UI Automation Expert

NAMEETHA H

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Test Automation Engineer QA Automation Specialist SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) API Automation Expert

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and results-oriented Test Automation Engineer with over 10+ years of experience in developing automation solutions, enhancing testing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality product delivery through both manual and automated testing frameworks.

Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing standardized automation frameworks for API and frontend applications aligned with enterprise-level testing best practices.

Skilled in Java, with advanced proficiency in utilizing Selenium, TestNG, and REST Assured to build scalable, modular, and maintainable automation suites.

Experienced Using Eclipse IDE for designing, developing and maintain automation test framework.

Proven track record of implementing CI/CD integration pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps, ensuring faster releases and consistent quality assurance.

Deep understanding of test design techniques including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and data-driven testing to improve overall testing coverage.

Experienced in working on ETL testing processes, validating data accuracy, completeness, and transformation logic across multiple data sources and target systems.

Adept at collaborating within Agile and Scrum frameworks, participating in sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and backlog grooming to ensure testing alignment with development goals.

Expertise in version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket, maintaining consistent versioning of automated test code across distributed environments.

Experienced in creating end-to-end automation frameworks with standardized naming conventions, reusable libraries, and shared configurations for cross-squad use.

Solid background in manual testing methodologies, including regression, functional, smoke, and UAT testing, ensuring comprehensive system-level quality.

Skilled in managing defects and incidents using JIRA, collaborating with development and business teams to prioritize and close high-impact issues efficiently.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to drive collaboration and product quality.

Proven ability to conduct code reviews and framework enhancements, ensuring test code adheres to organizational design standards and patterns.

Proficient in developing automated scripts for continuous regression execution, reducing manual effort and accelerating release readiness validation.

Experienced in writing test plans, traceability matrices, and coverage reports that align with organizational and compliance standards.

Known for mentoring and guiding QA peers, sharing knowledge about automation best practices, framework design, and emerging testing technologies.

Strong focus on continuous improvement, implementing innovative ideas to enhance testing efficiency, reliability, and traceability of test results.

Actively contributes to automation communities and working groups, promoting consistency in coding styles, tools, and automation frameworks across teams.

Passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions, using a mix of modern automation technologies and disciplined testing methodologies.

SKILL MATRIX

Skill Area

Tools / Technologies

Test Automation

Selenium, TestNG, JUnit

Programming

Java

IDE

Eclipse

API Testing

REST Assured, Postman

CI/CD Integration

Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Version Control

Git, Bitbucket

Manual Testing

Functional, Regression, UAT

Agile / Scrum

JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr Scale

Database

PostgreSQL, Oracle

OS / Tools

Windows, Linux

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accenture Pvt. Ltd., USA (through Welkin Technologies)

Client: Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) – Texas

Role: Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

Duration: April 2021 – Present

Designed and implemented a comprehensive test automation framework in Java for backend, API, and frontend applications, ensuring reusability and maintainability using Eclipse IDE.

Partnered closely with the Test Automation Working Group to standardize test development patterns, naming conventions, and code quality across multiple squads.

Developed and executed automated regression test suites integrated into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for daily build validation and smoke testing.

Collaborated with developers and business analysts to create detailed test cases and scripts based on technical specifications and business requirements.

Participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to align testing deliverables with development timelines.

Proactively identified, tracked, and resolved defects and incidents in JIRA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time resolution.

Refactored existing automation code to improve readability, reusability, and execution speed, leading to a 35% reduction in regression execution time.

Conducted peer code reviews to enforce coding standards and promote consistent automation architecture across teams.

Worked with DevOps teams to embed test execution into deployment pipelines, enabling faster feedback and continuous quality validation.

Created test data management strategies to support multiple environments, enabling reliable and repeatable test executions.

Developed API automation suites using REST Assured and Python requests libraries for backend validation of RESTful services.

Assisted in release readiness reviews, validating functionality and ensuring that release criteria were fully met before production deployment.

Collaborated with internal QA and architecture teams to define guidelines for test automation practices, documentation, and metrics reporting.

Authored comprehensive test strategy and approach documents, ensuring traceability to business requirements and compliance needs.

Supported junior QA engineers by providing technical mentorship on test design patterns, automation tools, and execution strategies.

Ensured test automation contributed directly to the organization’s goal of achieving a fully standardized, scalable quality engineering system.

UnitedHealth Group, USA – New Jersey

Role: QA Automation Engineer

Duration: January 2016 – March 2021

Designed and developed robust test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and TestNG for healthcare applications, improving test coverage and stability.

Automated key regression test cases to support faster build validation and seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Implemented data-driven and keyword-driven testing to handle dynamic test data and large-scale healthcare claim processing systems.

Created API testing frameworks using REST Assured for validating backend services across multiple microservice applications.

Designed and executed automation frameworks using Appium with Selenium WebDriver and Java.

Performed detailed manual functional, integration, and regression testing to ensure complete validation before automation.

Validated data integrity using SQL and PostgreSQL queries, ensuring accurate mapping of data between different environments.

Maintained automation scripts in Git repositories, managing branching, merging, and version control across multiple releases.

Worked with Agile product owners and developers to review acceptance criteria and ensure all user stories were fully testable.

Developed custom reporting mechanisms to track test results, defect trends, and automation coverage metrics.

Integrated automated test suites into Jenkins pipelines, allowing parallel execution and reduced build verification time.

Created and executed smoke, regression, and user acceptance test cases, enhancing confidence in release quality.

Participated in defect triage meetings to prioritize and analyse issues impacting release quality and performance.

Collaborated with DevOps and QA leads to enhance continuous testing capabilities and improve early defect detection.

Contributed to internal QA process documentation, defining consistent standards for automation development.

Coordinated with offshore teams for test execution and issue tracking, ensuring consistent collaboration and communication.

Enhanced automation frameworks with reusable components to optimize script maintenance and execution efficiency.

Conducted knowledge transfer sessions and trained team members on framework usage and automation best practices.

Reduced manual testing time by over 50% through effective automation strategy and tool adoption.

Supported production validation efforts post-deployment to confirm successful feature implementation and system stability.

Delivered detailed status reports and dashboards for management visibility on testing progress and quality metrics.

NTT DATA India Pvt. Ltd. - India

Client: MoneyGram International Inc. / State Farm Life Insurance

Role: Test Automation Developer / QA Engineer

Duration: October 2010 – May 2014

Designed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java for validating financial applications, ensuring system accuracy and stability.

Supported ETL and backend testing by validating data movement between transactional and reporting databases.

Executed manual regression and smoke tests for insurance applications to confirm policy accuracy and rule validation.

Developed SQL queries and stored procedures to verify large-volume data transactions for accuracy and reliability.

Implemented data-driven test automation frameworks to handle multiple datasets dynamically across test environments.

Created test plans and test case repositories in HP ALM, ensuring proper coverage across system modules.

Participated in sprint planning meetings to understand business priorities and estimate testing efforts accordingly.

Performed defect root cause analysis and coordinated with developers to implement appropriate fixes and retesting.

Maintained a version-controlled automation repository, improving code traceability and reuse.

Designed test scripts for backend validations ensuring transaction accuracy across money transfer processes.

Conducted peer code reviews to maintain framework consistency and adhere to testing standards.

Assisted in system integration testing (SIT) ensuring compatibility between front-end and backend modules.

Provided end-to-end functional validation for payment gateway applications and ensured transaction integrity.

Supported continuous improvement initiatives for automation processes by introducing reusable library functions.

Managed test data creation and cleanup activities to ensure seamless execution of regression cycles.

Worked with cross-functional Agile teams to streamline defect triage and accelerate testing cycles.

Provided post-production verification and validated data flows in live environments after deployment.

Authored detailed test summary reports and provided execution insights to stakeholders.

Participated in retrospective meetings to enhance process efficiency and identify improvement areas.

Mentored junior testers on test case design, execution, and framework utilization to build team capability.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India – 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

Testing Professional Certificate, NTT DATA

Agile Testing Foundations, Accenture Learning Portal

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