Apr 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Led QA deliverables across functional, API, and ETL testing. Supported IAM beginner-level validation including authentication workflows, login checks, MFA prompts, token-based API access, RBAC validation, and basic session handling.
• Validated SSO/MFA login flows, token generation, session timeout behavior, and OAuth/OIDC-based authentication endpoints used by internal APIs.
• Performed RBAC testing to ensure correct access privileges for multiple user roles and groups across applications.
• Tested user provisioning/de-provisioning workflows and validated attribute mapping for new users.
• Developed Python-based Selenium automation framework using PyTest for regression and functional testing.
• Automated API validation using Python Requests library integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Performed ETL testing including data extraction, transformation, and load verification using SQL queries and data flow mapping.
• Validated data pipelines, source-to-target mapping, and data integrity during migrations and batch processes.

Sep 2021 – Apr 2022 · 7 mos

• Managed QA team, planned sprints, and ensured project deliverables in Agile/Scrum.
• Performed functional, API, and UI testing across web platforms with beginner-level IAM exposure.
• Tested authentication workflows including login, MFA, and password reset functionality across web and mobile platforms.
• Validated OAuth-based access tokens, API authorization behavior, session handling, and token expiry flows.
• Worked on the OAuth tokens, JWT validation, session handling, refresh/expiry validation.
• Developed Selenium Python Behave (BDD) automation and validated REST APIs using Postman and RestAssured.
• Supported CI/CD using Azure DevOps, automated nightly builds and test runs.

Dec 2015 – Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos · India · On-site

• Designed test strategies, mentored QA teams, and ensured balanced manual + automated testing.
• Built Selenium + Cucumber framework for regression automation.
• Validated backend using SQL queries and Postman API testing.
• Created detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases using JIRA ensuring clear traceability and coverage.
• Logged, tracked, and managed defects using JIRA collaborating with development teams.
• Developed and maintained robust automation frameworks using Selenium (Java) for regression, smoke, and functional testing of banking applications.
• Configured and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab for automated test execution, accelerating feedback on code quality.
• Utilized Docker for creating and maintaining consistent test environments, ensuring reliability across different test environments.
• Regularly executed regression test suites to ensure system stability after updates and new feature implementations.
• Validated data security and compliance requirements for banking applications, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to align on test strategies and requirements.
• Designed and maintained secure, reusable test data for consistent test execution.
• Prepared clear and detailed test reports, defect reports, and test summary documents for stakeholders.

Oct 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · India

• Developed automation using Selenium + Java (TestNG, POM).
• Performed UI, regression, and functional testing; created automation & manual test reports.
• Logged, tracked, and managed software defects using Bugzilla, ensuring accurate categorization, severity assignment, and timely resolution.
• Prepared and maintained test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test summary reports, providing clear visibility of test progress and quality metrics.
• Worked closely with developers to understand application logic, reproduce issues, and validate bug fixes, ensuring smooth defect resolution.
• Conducted thorough regression testing after each deployment to ensure existing functionality remained intact and unaffected by new changes.
• Managed test artifacts and version control using SVN, ensuring consistent and up-to-date test assets across the team.
• Collaborated with environment management teams to set up and maintain the test environment, ensuring it mirrored production configurations.
• Provided regular test status updates, test execution reports, and defect reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of test progress and quality outcomes.

Jun 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India

• Analyzed business and functional requirements to understand testing scope.
• Prepared test scenarios, designed test cases, and created test data for different modules.
• Executed manual test cases for web and mobile applications, validating functionality against requirements.
• Logged defects with detailed reproduction steps and collaborated with developers for resolution.
• Documented test results, maintained test execution reports, and updated test case repository.
• Performed functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing under project guidelines.
• Gained exposure to automation tools such as Selenium.
• Assisted in running automated regression test suites and reporting issues found.
• Worked with SQL queries for validating backend data.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Continuously learned new tools, testing methodologies, and best practices to improve testing efficiency