Soumya Panigrahi

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-driven test automation solutions.
Reduced manual QA effort by 40% through innovative tools.
Spearheaded shift-left automation, cutting regression cycles by 60%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Senior Software Engineer specializing in test automation and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationAutomationArtificial Intelligence (ai)Software QualityMobile Testing

Other Skills

AIALMAPI AutomationAPI TestingAWSAppiumChatbotsConfluenceCore JavaCucumberDatadogDockerFunctional TestingGitGrafana

About

I’m a Senior Software Engineer in Automation with 9+ years of experience shaping test strategy, designing frameworks, and delivering scalable, resilient test systems across cloud-native and enterprise environments. Currently at Verint CES, I specialize in automation using Python, Selenium, Playwright, and RESTful API libraries, integrating deeply with cloud ecosystems like AWS and containerized environments via Docker/Podman. I’ve also leveraged observability tools like Grafana and Datadog to build self-healing test systems and reduce noise-to-signal ratio in monitoring. My recent focus has been on harnessing the power of AI in QA. Using LangChain and Hugging Face, I’ve built test systems that simulate complex user journeys, dynamically generate edge-case scenarios, and drastically reduce manual test design. What started as an experiment became a capability that saved engineering hours and accelerated feature delivery. Previously at NTT Data and Securax Tech Solutions, I developed robust automation strategies for diverse platforms — spanning UI, API, Mobile using Appium and system-level testing. From building scratch frameworks to leading cross-functional test initiatives, my core strength lies in blending code, context, and creativity. Always exploring what’s next — especially where AI, automation, and quality engineering intersect.

Experience

Verint

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Designed and implemented test frameworks using Python, Selenium, and Playwright to automate UI and API layers for complex customer engagement systems.
Integrated test pipelines with Docker, Harness, AWS, Kafka, and observability tools like Datadog and Grafana, enhancing test stability and deployment traceability.
Built internal AI-driven testing tools using LangChain and Hugging Face, enabling dynamic test generation and behavioral test simulations — reducing manual QA effort by 40%.
Spearheaded shift-left automation initiatives, reducing regression cycles by 60% in CI/CD workflows.

PythonSeleniumPlaywrightDockerAWSKafka+4

Ntt data

Senior System Integration in Test

Aug 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Domain expertise across Finance, Telecom, and Banking industries.
Proficient in testing Web and Desktop applications, with a solid understanding of SDLC and STLC.
Skilled in developing automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, following best practices like Page Object Model (POM) and Hybrid Frameworks.
Practical experience in using TestNG, with good knowledge of locators, assertions, listeners, and annotations.
Strong in various testing methodologies: Sanity, Smoke, Functional, System, Regression, and End-to-End Testing.
Expertise in preparing Test Plans, Test Strategies, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, and executing tests with detailed defect reporting.
Familiar with Bug Life Cycle, with excellent bug-reporting and tracking skills using tools like Jira and ALM.
Good working knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with SMEs, Business Analysts, and Developers across distributed teams.
Experience conducting application training sessions based on project requirements.
Self-motivated, result-oriented, and a strong team player, with a passion for learning new technologies and improving test efficiency.

Selenium WebDriverTestNGJiraALMSQLTest Automation+1

Securax tech solutions india private limited

Senior Engineer in Test

Jun 2016 – Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Worked as a QA Engineer focused on cloud-based workforce management systems, playing a key role in ensuring high-quality product delivery in a fast-paced, SaaS-driven environment.
Involved in both manual and automation testing, with a strong emphasis on mobile automation using tools like Appium alongside Selenium WebDriver (Java).
Specialized in testing modules related to geofencing, geotagging, and geolocation tracking, ensuring accuracy of location-based features across Android and iOS platforms.
Validated data with various location providers, working closely with development teams to verify real-time tracking, clock-in/clock-out accuracy, and GPS reliability.
Designed and executed test cases for core mobile features including location permissions, background tracking, and edge-case scenarios (low signal, GPS off, etc.).
Built and maintained automation frameworks for mobile and web applications using POM, Hybrid Frameworks, and TestNG.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Product Owners and SMEs to define test strategies and resolve complex defects.
Strong involvement in writing Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and performing Regression, Functional, System, and End-to-End Testing.
Actively used tools like Jira and ALM for defect tracking and test management, with clear documentation and reporting.
Contributed to overall QA process improvement and provided training/support on QA tools and mobile test automation best practices.