QA Automation Engineer - API & UI Testing

SAINATH DURGALE

QA Automation Engineer - Test Automation Specialist

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

QA Automation Engineer with 4.2 years of hands-on experience in API Test Automation, Functional QA, and Test Automation Framework Design. Expertise in Playwright with Java, Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, BDD Cucumber, and n8n workflow automation. Proficient in designing scalable automation frameworks, reducing manual testing effort by 60%, and implementing CI/CD integration. Certified Claude AI Architect with proven track record in fintech and healthcare domains. Strong team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

WORK HISTORY

Cognizant, Programmer Analyst – QA Automation Testing, (Apr 2022) - (May 2026) EDUCATION

B.Sc. Computer Science, 2020, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University, Bhopal - 7.2 CGPA SKILLS

Manual Testing - Functional, Regression, System, End to End, Database, Smoke etc. UI Automation - Playwright with Java: Playwright with Java, Page Object Model (POM), Auto-waiting & Locator Strategies, Cross-browser Test Execution, Trace Viewer/Debugging, CI-friendly Test Suites UI Automation - Selenium with Java: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Page Object Model (POM) API Automation: REST Assured, Postman, JSON/XML Validation, OAuth 2.0, API Integration Testing, End-to-End API Testing BDD & Frameworks: BDD Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Gradle, Test Data Management Workflow Automation & CI/CD: n8n Workflow Automation, CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Git Actions), Git Version Control, Docker Basics Test Management Tools: Jira, IntelliJ IDEA, Git/GitHub, SQL, VBA Macros, MS Excel (Advanced), Postman, Jenkins Testing Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Test Strategy & Planning, Defect Lifecycle Management Database & Backend: SQL Query Writing, Backend Data Validation, Database Testing, API Response Validation CERTIFICATIONS

Claude Certified Architect – Anthropic Foundations Valid: May 2026 – Nov 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved 95% test stability improvement by migrating legacy Selenium test suite to Playwright framework Designed BDD Cucumber automation framework processing 200+ automated test scenarios with clear business readability Identified and reported 80+ critical defects pre-release, preventing production issues Successfully designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines enabling 5+ daily releases Collaborated with cross-functional teams (QA, Dev, BA) in Agile environments with sprint-based delivery Received appreciation for on-time project delivery and quality assurance excellence PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project 1:

Project Name : TD Bank - Core Investment Management Role : QA Automation Engineer

Project Description:

TD Bank is a leading financial institution providing investment management services. This project involves testing critical investment account management, transaction processing, and customer onboarding workflows across web and API platforms using modern automation techniques. Roles and Responsibilities:

Automated 100+ critical UI workflows using Playwright with Java covering investment account management, transaction processing, and customer onboarding scenarios

Designed and maintained Page Object Model (POM) framework supporting 50+ UI test cases across 3+ browser environments (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

Performed API automation using REST Assured and Postman validating JSON/XML payloads, headers, authentication flows, and error responses Executed backend data validation using SQL queries to verify database changes against UI transactions Migrated 80 legacy Selenium + TestNG test cases to Playwright framework, improving test stability by 85% and reducing execution time by 40% Integrated CI/CD pipelines with Git version control enabling automated test execution on every commit (5+ daily releases) Performed cross-browser validation and regression testing ensuring 99% platform compatibility Participated in sprint planning, requirement analysis, and automation feasibility assessments in Agile environment Project 2:

Project Name : ESI Healthcare – PBM Services

Role : QA Automation Engineer

Project Description:

ESI Healthcare provides pharmacy benefit management services to healthcare organizations. This project involves testing benefit setup validation, eligibility determination, pricing accuracy, and claims processing workflows ensuring 100% data accuracy and regulatory compliance. Roles and Responsibilities:

Architected BDD Cucumber + Selenium + Java automation framework for benefit setup validation, reducing manual testing effort by 60% Built REST Assured API automation suites testing 40+ endpoints for pricing accuracy, eligibility rules, and accumulator behavior validation Implemented BDD-driven test pipelines to auto-process test cases and flag discrepancies in QA environments Created automation dashboards and reporting scripts using VBA Macros to streamline documentation and accelerate defect resolution by 50% Managed test data lifecycle and database validation ensuring 100% accuracy against healthcare specifications Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate end-to-end data flow between backend systems and healthcare applications 1

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Project Name : CVS Anthem – Benefit Builder

Role : QA Engineer / Test Automation Specialist

Project Description:

CVS Anthem's Benefit Builder platform manages complex healthcare benefit plans with intricate mapping documents and claim transaction processing. Project focuses on ensuring 100% data accuracy in benefit configuration and claims validation. Roles and Responsibilities:

Executed manual functional QA testing and regression testing for healthcare benefit configuration systems Assisted in developing and executing Selenium automation scripts for repetitive validation scenarios, reducing manual test cycles by 30% Performed backend validation and data reconciliation using SQL queries verifying 500+ benefit configuration records Automated repetitive reporting tasks using VBA Macros in Excel, improving team efficiency by 35% Analyzed system solutions and updated Configuration Requirements Documents (CRDs) for complex healthcare benefit plans Validated claim transaction testing processes ensuring 100% data accuracy against client specifications Supported regression testing activities by maintaining automated test data and reusable test assets Managed defects in Jira and collaborated with development team on defect lifecycle management and QA sign-off PERSONAL SKILLS

Self Motivated

Effective in handling responsibilities

Team worker

Proactive Problem Solver with Strong Analytical Skills Excellent Communication and Documentation Skills

Quick Learner with Ability to Adapt to New Technologies Committed to Delivering Quality Results On Time

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the particulars furnished by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Yours sincerely,

SAINATH DURGALE

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