HARISH KUMAR GADE

Senior Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India8 yrs 8 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

8+ years of experience in software functional testing.
Expert in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
Proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS testing expert with extensive experience in automation and quality assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Api TestingTest AutomationAutomated Software TestingTest ManagementSelenium TestingSoftware TestingManual Testing

Other Skills

AIAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAgile TestingAzure DevOpsChatGPTCommunicationCore JavaCucumberDatabase TestingDefect TrackingFunctional TestingGenerative AIGitGitHub

About

8+ Years of professional industry experience in the area of Software Functional Testing(Manual + Automation) in UI, API and DB with a solid understanding of Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution and Defect Reporting & Tracking. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Responsible Senior QA Engineer , passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service.

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Bdo rise private limited

Senior Software QA Engineer

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

BDO Rise(Offices of US):
Product - SUT
Tax Products for Seamless Indirect Tax Filing :-
Senior QA Engineer | Collaborated with US-based cross-functional team to develop and test robust tax software, ensuring accurate and efficient sales and use tax compliance for indirect tax filings.
Conducted comprehensive product testing across multiple scenarios aligned with business requirements, including functional manual testing, UI validation, API integration checks, and database integrity verification to uphold software reliability.
Authored detailed test reports and facilitated bug triage meetings, prioritizing defects and driving resolution to minimize production risks and accelerate release cycles.
Participated in regular product sync meetings with the US team, providing QA insights to align testing strategies with evolving regulatory needs for sales and use tax modules.
Led test estimation efforts for sprint planning, forecasting resource needs and timelines to optimize QA coverage and support agile delivery.
Worked on end-to-end test automation using Playwright with C#, enhancing regression testing efficiency and reducing manual effort by automating UI and API workflows for faster feedback loops.

Agile MethodologiesAPI TestingAIAgile TestingCore JavaCucumber+21

Mphasis

Senior Software Test Engineer Level 4

Aug 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

>Project : Contribution Tools
> Client : London Stock Exchange Group(LSEG) & Refinitiv , UK.
>Client Profile:
LSEG Data & Analytics products make up the next generation of cutting-edge technology, providing you with leading data, analytics, and risk assessment for stocks and trading.
> Roles and Responsibilities :
>Used Agile methodologies to aid team delivery of effective, quality software solutions.
>Tested 12+ client products and provided QA insights for better product quality in stock exchange domain.
>Carried out automated and manual test execution, delivering relevant test coverage.
>Presented test reports and analysis to management including recommended software fixes.
>Manual test cases design under Test Rail tool.
>Automated and tested Rest APIs using Rest Assured and BDD framework.
>Analyzed and adjusted software testing systems to increase performance and efficiency using JAVA & Selenium WebDriver.
>Trained junior team members of quality standards and testing procedures.
>Performed Database testing using Oracle client developer

API TestingAgile TestingAutomated Software TestingCore JavaCucumberDatabase Testing+6

Sonata software

2 roles

Assistant Manager

Jan 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Promoted as Assistant manager role in QA.

Test ManagementAutomated Software TestingFunctional TestingManual TestingAgile TestingAPI Testing+3

Senior Test Automation Desinger -II

Aug 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Project : IPAAS connectors for Epicor integration Labs( Automation studio ) with WORKATO.
Client : EPICOR (Product based)
Roles and Responsibilities :
>Test Planning and creating Test Cycles using Zephyr scale in JIRA.
>Compatibility testing between different application versions.
>Creating Test Documentation and reports.
>Identifying and adding test automation scripts to existing framework.
>Maintaining new automation TDD, BDD Frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with JAVA , Cucumber and TestNG.
>Involving Scrums and Sprint-retro review meetings with clients.
>Implementing and executing Adhoc test , Exploratory test, Sanity test and Regression test automation test suites.
>API Manual testing with Postman and Swagger and API automation with REST assured.

ZephyrREST APIsJavaScriptPostman APIAPI TestingSelenium Testing+16

Infosys

Test Automation Engineer

Dec 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

Project Name : POS Migration
Client Profile: Crate and barrel The well-known home furnishings retailer features a flagship store in Beverly Hills with a huge selection of innovative and design-focused housewares and furniture. From the latest cookware and appliances to the newest trends in home decor and furniture, you'll find it all at Crate and Barrel in Beverly Hills, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities :
>Manual testing of migration from old POS machine to New POS system.
>Writing Test scripts using Element locators, WebDriver methods.
>Programming features and TestNG and Cucumber Annotations. Experience in Data driven Testing, Cross browser testing and Parallel Test execution.
>Proficient in devising all the artifacts of testing such as Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Defect Report sand Test Summary Report.
>Creating Regression Test Suites.
>API manual testing using Postman and Swagger.
>UI automation using selenium with Page object design pattern and TestNG framework.
>Logging , tracking and reporting Bugs.

Selenium TestingCore JavaTest AutomationGitHubTestNGSoftware Testing+4

Wipro

Test Engineer

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Project : SAAS-SCL
Client Name: Sundaram-clayton Limited ( Support And Maintenance)
Client Profile : Sun Clayton (SCL) is a member of TVS group one of the largest
automotive components manufacturing group in India.
Key Responsibilities :
>Worked on building automation test framework for functional regression testing scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java TestNG framework.
>Designed, coded and executed automated tests using test frameworks.
>Identified the Automation scenarios, Designed/Setup the Hybrid framework, prepared the UI Object Info, Functions, test Data, Prepared the Test Suites.
>Executed the Scripts, and updated the scripts as part of maintenance.
>Bugs logging and tracking in Jira.

Selenium TestingTest ExecutionSoftware TestingCore JavaPostman APISwagger API+1

Globallogic

Associate QA Analyst

Jul 2016 – May 2017 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Client name: XOmedia Agency services
Roles and Responsibilities :
>Executed manual test cases, logged defects and worked to resolve issues noted in testing process.
>Implemented regression , smoke , sanity , adhoc , exploratory testing tasks. Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
>Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
>Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
>Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
>Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.