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Niraj Patil

QA Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years of experience in software testing.
  • Expertise in manual and API testing across multiple domains.
  • Proven ability to improve testing speed through automation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA Engineer specializing in SaaS applications with a strong focus on API and performance testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software Quality AssuranceApi Testing

Other Skills

Test Planning & StrategyPostmanJIRAConfluenceSentryDatadogPlaywrightSQLManual TestingDefect LoggingTest Case PreparationResource ManagementMentoring & Training Junior QAsAgile/Scrum Ceremonies ParticipationClient/Stakeholder Communication

About

Detail-oriented QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience in software testing, with strong expertise in manual and API testing for web and mobile platforms across facility management, real estate, and IoT domains. Skilled in delivering high-quality releases through thorough functional, regression, UAT, and integration testing. Proficient in tools like Postman, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, Sentry, Datadog, and Git, and experienced in designing robust test strategies, creating test plans, and executing test cases end-to-end. Demonstrated success in performance testing and observability validation for complex applications. Played a key QA role in projects involving CMMS platforms, smart IoT integrations, and scheduling systems, with proven ability to reproduce critical production issues, reduce manual effort through partial automation, and ensure seamless user experiences. Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, quality, and delivery timelines. Known for attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and effective stakeholder communication. Open to opportunities that allow application of deep QA knowledge to elevate product quality in fast-paced environments.

Experience

9 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs
Current Experience

24/7 software

3 roles

Expert QA Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Led and executed end-to-end QA processes for web applications, ensuring adherence to quality standards across functional, regression, UAT, and exploratory testing.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test cases based on business requirements and user stories using Agile methodology.
  • Performed API testing using Postman, validating request/response workflows, status codes, and integrations with backend services.
  • Conducted observability and performance validation using tools like Sentry and Datadog, identifying production issues and application health metrics.
  • Managed defect lifecycle and test planning using JIRA, with detailed documentation and reporting in Confluence.
  • Automated high-priority test scenarios using Playwright, improving testing speed and reducing manual effort.
  • Collaborated with developers, product owners, and business analysts to clarify requirements and ensure accurate test coverage.
  • Conducted release validation and cross-browser testing, ensuring consistent user experience across environments.
  • Maintained test data and performed basic SQL queries to verify backend data consistency.
  • Supported UAT cycles, participated in daily stand-ups, and contributed to continuous process improvements within Agile teams.
Test Planning & StrategyAPI TestingPostmanJIRAConfluenceSentry+4

Senior QA Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2022Jan 2023 · 1 yr

Software Test Engineer

Jun 2018Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Upcron system pvt ltd

Junior Software Engineer

Mar 2017May 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Analyzed and reviewed software requirements to understand business needs and functionality.
  • Prepared and reviewed test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Executed manual test cases for various modules to verify expected outcomes.
  • Logged and tracked defects clearly with all necessary details to assist the development team.
  • Assisted in preparing test summary reports, documenting test results and observations for team review.
Manual TestingDefect LoggingTest Case PreparationSoftware Quality Assurance

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master of Computer Applications - MCA — Information Technology

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration and Research

Master of Computer Applications - MCA — Computer Science

Jan 2014Jan 2016

R C Patel ACS College, Shirpur

BCA — Computer Application

Jan 2011Jan 2014

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