Test Automation Engineer

Introduction:

The candidate is an ISTQB Certified Software Test Engineer with over 5 years of experience in both manual and automation testing. They are proficient in QA methodologies including functional testing, black-box testing, and regression testing, and have hands-on experience in preparing essential documentation such as test plans, test strategies, traceability matrices, and acceptance test reports. The candidate is skilled in using automation tools like Selenium with Java, and is well-versed in frameworks such as TestNG and JUnit. They have experience in developing and optimizing automation frameworks and have implemented BDD using Cucumber. The candidate has worked extensively with API testing, using tools like Rest Assured and Postman to validate API behavior and interactions. They have also configured and maintained Jenkins pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle. With strong expertise in using Kibana logs for troubleshooting and system behavior analysis, they are adept at identifying and resolving defects efficiently. Their experience extends to integrating defect management workflows with CI/CD pipelines and utilizing tools like Maven for dependency management and build automation. The candidate has a strong background in Agile methodologies, actively participating in all Agile ceremonies and collaborating with developers and product managers to refine testing processes and resolve issues.

Responsibilities:

• Developed comprehensive test plans for manual and automated testing strategies, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Conducted exploratory testing sessions to uncover potential defects and improve product quality.
• Created reusable automation frameworks from scratch and optimized existing ones for improved performance and maintainability.
• Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber for efficient automation.
• Performed API testing using Rest Assured and Postman to validate request-response interactions and endpoint behavior.
• Integrated defect management workflows with CI/CD pipelines, automating defect creation and assignment based on test automation results.
• Developed and maintained automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to the refinement of testing processes and collaborating with teams to address issues.
• Created and maintained test data for applications, improving accuracy and reducing data-related risks.
• Conducted regression testing to ensure stability after software updates and modifications.
• Designed and documented manual test cases, ensuring completeness and traceability to project requirements.
• Generated test reports and communicated results, findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Participated in bug review and defect analysis meetings, assisting in issue resolution.
• Worked with Jenkins to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation and smooth deployment.
• Leveraged Kibana logs for analyzing system behavior and troubleshooting issues.
• Developed and executed test automation strategies based on risk analysis and project requirements.
• Formulated automation requirements and acceptance criteria for each release cycle to ensure timely delivery.