QA Engineer - Python Automation & Data Validation

Akshay Kumar PS

QA Engineer

+91-773******* ****************@*****.*** Kerala, India

www.linkedin.com/in/akshaykumarps

Professional Summary

QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Test Automation and Backend Data Validation. Builds Python-based automation frameworks using Pytest and Playwright for API and UI regression, and validates backend data with SQL and MySQL for consistency, accuracy, and integrity. Strong in API Testing (REST, JSON payloads, status codes, positive, negative, and edge-case scenarios), integrating automated suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Git) for fast feedback on build stability. Experienced in test plan and test case design, defect management with Azure DevOps and Jira, and close collaboration with developers in Agile/Scrum teams. Also experienced in Performance and Security Testing. Skills

• Test Automation: Python, Pytest, Playwright, Automated Regression Suites, Test Automation Frameworks, CI-based Test Execution

• Database & Data Validation Testing: SQL, MySQL, Backend Data Validation, Data Integrity & Consistency Checks, Redis, Elasticsearch

• API Testing & Automation: Postman, REST APIs, JSON, HTTP Methods, Status Codes, Payload Validation, API Automation with Pytest

• CI/CD & Version Control: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Git, GitHub

• Test Management: Test Planning, Test Case Design (Positive, Negative & Edge Cases), Execution, Defect Reporting & Tracking, Requirement Analysis, Regression Testing, Integration Testing

• Defect Management & Methodologies: Azure DevOps, Jira, Agile, Scrum, STLC, SDLC

• Performance Testing: Apache JMeter, BlazeMeter, Load & Stress Testing

• Security Testing: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, OWASP Top 10, Authentication & Authorization Testing

• Cloud Technologies: AWS, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Amazon CloudWatch

• AI & Emerging Technologies: Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol

(MCP), AI-Driven Test Automation

• Working Knowledge (not used in live projects): Selenium WebDriver

• Soft Skills: Communication, Analytical Problem-Solving, Developer Collaboration, Team Mentoring Professional Experience

i4interface Pvt. Ltd (Part Time)

Senior QA Engineer Nov 2025 – Present

Project: Trawell

• Planned and executed functional, regression, and automation testing to maintain software quality.

• Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validated business requirements.

• Oversaw QA activities and ensured on-time delivery of quality releases. Orion Innovation India Systems Pvt. Ltd

QA Engineer Nov 2024 – Jul 2025

Project: KPMG (Audit)

• Designed and built a Python-based test automation framework using Pytest and Playwright, improving test execution efficiency by 40%.

• Automated regression API test cases, reducing manual testing effort by 60%. 1

• Executed Functional, Regression, and REST API Testing to validate system reliability across 20+ Agile sprints.

• Developed UI Automation using Playwright, Pytest, and Python, automating web application workflows and regression test cases.

• Built specialized AI agents for bug analysis, browser automation (Playwright), API testing, and database analysis, enabling autonomous task execution and workflow orchestration.

• Managed the entire STLC process, using Azure DevOps for bug tracking and workflow management.

• Collaborated with developers in daily stand-ups to streamline the development-to-release pipeline, and served as primary QA point-of-contact on status and risks. Innovature Software Labs (P) Ltd, Kochi

Senior QA Engineer May 2022 – May 2024

Projects: Tokyu, DXHub

• Performed Database Testing using SQL and MySQL, validating backend data and data integrity.

• Automated UI and API test suites using Playwright.

• Integrated and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git.

• Led a QA team of 4 engineers in designing and implementing test plans for complex software systems.

• Ran performance and load testing with Apache JMeter and BlazeMeter, validating response time, throughput, concurrency, and scalability.

• Conducted security (penetration) testing using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.

• Oversaw STLC processes, JIRA-based defect tracking, and ISMS documentation maintenance.

• Mentored junior QA engineers and facilitated status and review meetings with clients. HiFX IT & Media Services Pvt Ltd, Kochi

QA Engineer May 2019 – May 2022

Projects: M4Marry, Lens Data Analytics, Manorama Single Sign-On, Banjos Audit, Inflect

• Conducted database testing using MySQL, with hands-on use of MySQL Workbench.

• Specialized in functional, integration, regression, and API testing across five concurrent projects.

• Leveraged Redis, Elasticsearch, Solr, and AWS services within test environments.

• Tracked and resolved defects using JIRA and Backlog.

• Applied Agile/Scrum methodologies; authored test documentation to support product quality and release sign-off.

Education

• Master of Computer Applications – Cybersecurity, Amrita University, 2025–2027 (Candidate)

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics, MG University, 2013–2016

• Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation, NSDC, 2016–2017 Certifications

• Scrum Fundamentals Certified

• Certification in Software Testing Manual and Automation

• Google Cloud Computing Foundation Track Certified 2

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