SDET QA Automation Engineer Selenium Java API

ARUN MARIAPPAN

SDET QA Automation Engineer Selenium WebDriver Java API Testing SQL CI/CD

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Automation Test Engineer with 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and executing automation test suites for web, mobile, and telecom applications using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven. Skilled in building Hybrid and POM frameworks, performing API testing (Postman), and integrating automation within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Git). Strong expertise in regression testing, Agile-Scrum, and defect management, with a proven track record of reducing execution time and enhancing software quality.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Testing Methodologies: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional Testing, API Testing (REST & SOAP), Agile (Scrum)

• Programming: Java, Python

• Automation: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Jenkins (CI/CD), Hybrid & POM Framework Design

• Version Control & Build: Git, Maven

• Test Management & Defect Tracking: JIRA, ALM/QC, CADS

• Database: SQL

• Test Design & Execution: Test Case Design, Test Execution, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing

• Mobile & Device Testing: Android, iOS, HeadSpin, Perfecto (Real Devices & Emulators) WORK EXPERIENCE

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. September 2022 - Present Quality Engineering Analyst — Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Participated in requirement analysis and test planning; authored and maintained test cases, test scenarios, and test plans to ensure end-to-end coverage.

• Executed 17,000+ test cases across web and mobile applications, ensuring high functional accuracy, stability, and quality.

• Performed manual and automated testing covering functional, regression, smoke, and sanity scenarios in Agile (Scrum) environments.

• Developed and maintained Selenium WebDriver (Java) automation scripts using Hybrid and POM (Page Object Model) framework design with TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins, integrating automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines.

• Leveraged Generative AI tools to assist in automated test case generation and improve test coverage.

• Improved automation efficiency by 30% and reduced manual testing effort by 30–40% through framework component enhancements.

• Executed REST API validations using Postman and validated backend data using SQL queries, ensuring data integrity across applications.

• Managed the complete defect lifecycle using JIRA, ALM/QC, and CADS, and actively participated in defect triage discussions.

• Supported environment setups and deployment validations across QA, UAT, and production environments.

• Successfully supported 500+ telecom production releases with zero escalations, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

• Owned Excalibur release activities by coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring smooth, on-time deployments.

• Performed SIM service validation across international roaming zones and collaborated with cross-functional teams on defect triaging and release readiness.

• Prepared and presented test execution reports, defect metrics, risk analysis, and status updates to stakeholders. CERTIFICATIONS

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate

• UiPath Academy – Test Cloud Specialist Foundation EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering) 2018 - 2022 CGPA: 8.15

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