QA Automation Engineer (Python, Selenium)

KURALARASAN K

Chennai, India +91-994******* **************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kuralarasan PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Software QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing for web and mobile applications. Proficient in building and maintaining automated test frameworks using Python and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on expertise in REST API validation, defect life cycle management, and root cause analysis

(RCA). Experienced in designing end-to-end (E2E) test strategies, regression test suites, and performance testing aligned with Agile/Scrum sprint goals. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration using Jira, TestRail, and GitLab to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manual & Automation Testing • Selenium WebDriver • Python • REST API Testing • Postman • Swagger • End- to-End (E2E) Testing • Regression Test Suite • Smoke & Sanity Testing • Defect Life Cycle • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) • Test Coverage • Quality Metrics • Agile/Scrum • SDLC/STLC • Jira • TestRail • GitLab • SQL

(Oracle 10g) • ETL/DWH Testing • Cross-browser Testing • Mobile Testing (Android/iOS) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Types: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, E2E, Exploratory, UAT, Performance, Compatibility

Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Python (PyTest), Test Automation Framework Design API Testing: REST API / RESTful API validation, Postman (Request/Response), Swagger Version Control: GitLab, Git

Test Management: Jira (Defect Tracking & Reporting), TestRail (Test Cases & Cycles) Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC (Waterfall), STLC Database & Backend: SQL (Oracle 10g), ETL/DWH Testing Mobile & Cross-browser: Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software QA Engineer Plenome Technologies, Chennai, India Nov 2025 – Present

• Designing and executing comprehensive test cases for web applications, ensuring full functional coverage and application quality.

• Built and maintained automated test scripts using Python and Selenium WebDriver to increase regression test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.

• Performing REST API testing and response validation using Postman, ensuring backend reliability and data integrity.

• Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through the full defect life cycle using Jira.

• Executing smoke testing, sanity testing, and end-to-end (E2E) test suites prior to each release cycle.

• Collaborating with developers, product managers, and team leads in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Contributing to test coverage metrics and quality reporting to ensure timely, on-schedule sprint delivery. Test Engineer – QA Manual Sun Technology Integrated Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, IndiaMarch 2022 – September 2025

• Developed and executed test plans covering functional, regression test suite, performance, smoke, sanity, exploratory, and compatibility testing aligned with Agile sprint goals.

• Performed end-to-end (E2E) testing and REST API validation using Postman and Swagger, verifying request/response integrity and web services functionality.

• Managed the complete defect life cycle in Jira from identification, RCA, and reporting to verification and closure, & maintaining 200+ defect records with accurate status tracking.

• Reduced average bug fix time by 15% by authoring detailed, reproducible test cases and defect reports in TestRail, improving developer turnaround efficiency.

• Conducted mobile application testing on Android and iOS platforms, validating UI/UX consistency, responsiveness, and cross-device functionality.

• Performed cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari to ensure consistent rendering and functionality.

• Collaborated with developers, product teams, and clients to clarify requirements, resolve defects, and deliver high-quality releases on schedule.

PROJECTS

• Ashwin AI - AI Healthcare Platform - Functional, E2E, and regression testing for an AI-driven healthcare web application

• Carnival HUB - Mobile Booking App - Mobile testing on Android & iOS; cross-device UI/UX validation and API testing

• StudyFetch – AI EdTech Platform - End-to-end testing and defect tracking for an AI-powered study tool

• Medical Application (Web - Healthcare Domain) - Test case design, functional and regression testing for healthcare web platform

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Software Engineering 2014 – 2019 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India

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