Himika Juneja

QA Manager

Nashville, Tennessee, United States7 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led development of robust API and UI automation frameworks.
Reduced manual effort by over 60% through intelligent automation.
Recognized with multiple awards for technical leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA Engineer specializing in Test Automation and API Testing across Fintech and Telecom industries.

Contact

himika.juneja@airtel.cg LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationAgile MethodologiesApi TestingUi TestingManual TestingFunctional Testing

Other Skills

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)C (Programming Language)C++CommunicationCucumberCustomer ServiceData Driven TestingDatabase TestingGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)JMeterJavaJenkinsMavenPerformance TestingPersonal Lines Insurance

About

Results-driven QA Engineer | SDET with 7+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks, leading Agile QA teams, and delivering high-quality solutions across e-commerce, finance, telecom, and insurance domains. Skilled in both manual and automation testing of web, API, UI, and cloud-based applications, with deep expertise in tools and technologies including Java, Python, Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, TestNG, Postman, JMeter, Cucumber, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. At Paytm, I led the development of robust API and UI automation frameworks, enhanced cross-browser and mobile testing with BrowserStack, and implemented Kafka-based testing strategies across microservices. My performance earned me 2× Rising Star and 2× Rock Star awards in recognition of my technical leadership and impact. Known for reducing manual effort by over 60% through intelligent automation, I’ve also driven BDD adoption, improved test coverage, and supported CI/CD pipelines for seamless releases. I thrive in Agile environments and actively contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement cycles. I'm passionate about building high-performing QA solutions that scale with the business, align with customer needs, and raise the bar on quality. Visa Status - L2S (Authorised to work in US)

Experience

7 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Airtel

Lead SDET

Apr 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks for API and RESTful APIs using Java, TestNG, and REST Assured, reducing manual regression effort by 60%.
Led a team of 3+ SDETs, mentoring junior QA engineers and driving Agile testing best practices, resulting in improved sprint-level quality metrics and faster issue resolution.
Collaborated with development and DevOps teams to test Kafka message pipelines integrated into CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, supporting continuous validation during deployments..
Collaborated cross-functionally with DevOps, Product, and Engineering teams to define test strategy and automation scope across micro-services and front-end applications.
Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, driving test readiness and continuous improvement.

Representational State Transfer (REST)Postman APIAgile MethodologiesREST APIsTest Automation

Paytm

Senior QA Engineer

Jun 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos · On-site

Designed and executed robust API automation frameworks and performance test suites using REST Assured, Python, Postman, and JMeter, enabling early detection of critical defects and enhancing API reliability.
Implemented Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) test suites using Cucumber, aligning automated tests with business requirements to increase stakeholder visibility and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Developed scalable UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, reducing regression time and improving test maintainability.
Conducted comprehensive cross-browser and cross-device testing using BrowserStack, ensuring consistent user experience across platforms, Developed and maintained test scenarios for Kafka producers and consumers, ensuring accurate message serialisation, delivery, and data integrity across micro-services.
Collaborated with developers and DevOps teams to test infrastructure and services deployed on AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Improved overall test coverage and automated repetitive test cases, achieving a 40% reduction in manual testing effort and boosting team efficiency.
Collaborated in Agile teams to refine test requirements, identify risk areas in Kafka-cloud integrations, and implement continuous quality improvements. Documented test coverage, defects, and Kafka topic configurations for audit, compliance, and knowledge sharing within the QA and engineering teams.

Postman APIREST APIsMavenJavaSeleniumTestNG+3

Publicis sapient

Associate Quality Assurance L2

Dec 2020 – Jun 2021 · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Developed and maintained scalable UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, enabling faster and more reliable regression testing.
Executed automated test suites across multiple browsers and devices using BrowserStack, ensuring consistent UI behaviour and responsive design across platforms.
Implemented reusable page object models (POM) and modular test components to enhance framework maintainability and reduce test duplication.
Designed, executed, and optimised test scenarios for functional, smoke, and sanity testing, improving defect detection rate and test coverage.
Collaborated with developers and product managers to define UI test strategy, acceptance criteria, and test data requirements during sprint planning sessions.
Integrated UI automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions for continuous validation and early feedback.
Logged and tracked UI bugs using JIRA, and performed root cause analysis in collaboration with the development team to accelerate resolution.

SeleniumJavaData Driven TestingTestNGGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)TFS+2

Lti - larsen & toubro infotech

Software Engineer

Dec 2017 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

Designed and executed detailed manual test cases based on functional specifications, user stories, and business requirements across domains including insurance, e-commerce, and finance.
Conducted functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end testing to validate new features and ensure stability of core platforms.
Collaborated with business analysts and stakeholders to understand complex domain workflows (e.g., claims processing, payment gateways, checkout flows) and convert them into actionable test scenarios.
Performed cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure seamless user experience across major platforms and operating systems in consumer-facing applications.
Logged, tracked, and verified defects using JIRA, working closely with developers to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Led UAT (User Acceptance Testing) efforts with product owners and end-users in insurance and financial applications to validate business functionality and compliance.
Participated in Agile development processes including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, aligning testing efforts with sprint goals.
Worked closely with automation and DevOps teams to identify test candidates for future automation and support shift-left testing initiatives.