QA Automation Test lead

Accenture

1. • Extensive experience in Automation using SOAP UI, ReadyAPI and TOSCA and manual testing using Postman.
2. • Upskilled and certified in automation using TOSCA, its implementation resulted in a significant reduction of overall testing efforts by approximately 70-80%.
3. • Created automation scripts for mainframe and API automation using TOSCA.
4. • Led, motivated, and trained a team of 5 to follow the standard testing procedures and practices at work and deliver the work within planned time in an Agile environment.
5. • Established objectives for the team, monitored progress against goals, and distributed planned work among the team at the beginning of each sprint.
6. • Executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provided outcomes and reports to the business team or clients.
7. • Engaged in weekly walkthroughs and inspection meetings with clients to monitor the testing progress and overall project status.
8. • Ensuring the consistent provision of daily testing status updates and weekly project progress reports through JIRA.
9. • Actively participated in daily stand-up meetings, grooming sessions, sprint retrospectives, PI Planning, and other Agile ceremonies. Compiled test deliverables at the conclusion of each Release, including the Production Test Plan.
10. • Effectively implemented multiple automation scripts for generating bulk test data, leading to a notable 30%-40%reduction in manual workload.
11. • Prepared regression suites and identified test cases qualified for automation scope using the ReadyAPI tool.
12. • Incorporated delivery requirements into the planning of testing schedules.
13. • In-depth understanding of software development life cycle particularly Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Working with teams based at different locations through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
14. • Validated final phase to determine eligibility for release.
15. • Acquired skills covering all aspects of Manual and Automation testing, seeing the project from testing to delivery and launch.

Senior QA Test Automation Engineer, 07/2017 - 07/2019

Accenture

1. • Collaborated with QA analysts to establish and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools by conducting peer code reviews, offering knowledge transfers to new team members, and orchestrating release and regression testing activities.
2. • Identify test scenarios and determine automation strategies. Design and develop automated test scripts using ReadyAPI, and Postman.
3. • Conducted API testing using ReadyAPI and Postman to ensure the functionality, reliability, and performance of APIs.
4. • Validated request and response data, handling different HTTP methods, and handling authentication and authorization.
5. • Implemented automation framework for API using Postman which saved 30-40% time and increased the code coverage during the sanity testing phase.
6. • Integrated automated tests into Jenkins for regular regression testing. Identify, report, and track defects using bug-tracking tools like Jira.
7. • Work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution of issues. Execute automated regression test suites and analyze test reports.
8. • Regularly updated and maintained automated test scripts to accommodate changes in master regression suit.
9. • Participated in code reviews to ensure the quality of test automation code.
10. • Provided training and mentorship to junior QA engineers.
11. • Created and maintained KT documentation related to test processes and automation frameworks.
12. • Conducted performance testing using tools like JMeter to evaluate system scalability and performance.
13. • Participated in security testing efforts to identify vulnerabilities and security risks.
14. • Executed Batch JOBs and IMS Screens as part of Mainframe testing.
15. • Facilitated and helped during end-to-end (E2E) and integration testing phases across multiple platform teams to guarantee scalability.

Barkatullah university institute of technology

Computer Science