Rahul Vats

Engineering Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India13 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 11 years of experience in Software Development and QA Automation.
  • Expert in leading cross-functional teams and project management.
  • Proven track record in deploying robust automation frameworks.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused QA and Software Development expert.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationCloud ApplicationsProject ManagementQa EngineeringSoftware Testing

Other Skills

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)Agile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Apache AirflowBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)CircleCICross-functional Team LeadershipExtract, Transform, Load (ETL)GCPHP Quality CenterInformaticaJavaJenkinsKubernetesLeadership

About

- Dynamic professional with 11 years of versatile experience in Software Development, QA Automation, and comprehensive project management, including both development and QA. - Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, orchestrating end-to-end project management strategies, and deploying robust automation frameworks. - Expertise in streamlining development and testing processes, enhancing product quality, and ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-performance software solutions. - Skilled in project planning, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. - Adept at fostering collaborative environments, mentoring professionals across development and QA, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project goals and exceed client expectations. - Demonstrated ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement, optimize efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of software quality. - Versatile experience in Software Development and Automation using Python and Java. - DevOps expertise in Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CircleCI, and AWS. - Microsoft Certified Programmer in Python. - Experienced in automated testing of web-based applications, web services testing, and manual testing. - Experienced in handling teams and managing the overall QA process. - Expertise in analyzing and implementing frontend and backend automation frameworks with Java and Python. - Certified Scrum Master by Scrum Alliance. - Proficient in data structures and writing time-efficient algorithms. - Hands-on experience with Unix/Shell scripting. - Exposure to fast-paced startup environments with knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and end-to-end responsibility for features with weekly releases. - Experienced in ETL automation. - Skilled in setting up QA processes from scratch, including automation tests embedded with CI/CD processes through Jenkins. - Experienced in handling onshore and offshore teams and providing regular feedback and guidance to improve QA processes. - Proficient in REST API testing using Robot Framework in Python, and RESTAssured package in Java. - Engaged in end-to-end quality assurance activities, including managing test plans, test scope, communication, and risk management.

Experience

13 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Astronomer

3 roles

Engineering Manager

Promoted

May 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Staff Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2023May 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Remote

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2022Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Apache AirflowPythonAmazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft AzureGCPKubernetes+3

The apache software foundation

Apache Airflow committer

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

Lti - larsen & toubro infotech

Project Manager

Nov 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead sprint ceremonies and manage project deliverables for Nomura client.
  • Created frontend and backend Automation framework from scratch using pytest bdd framework
  • Created Robotframework test cases for API testing
  • Automated ETL workflow using python
  • Responsible for maintaining framework and implementing CI/CD pipeline using Gitlab and Jenkins
  • Mentored Peers to scale in automation
  • Regular reviewed and provided feedback on automation code
  • Involved in POC for Automation feasibility of multiple products
  • Involved in hiring process for the client.
Test AutomationSeleniumJavaPythonRobot FrameworkExtract, Transform, Load (ETL)+4

Eightfold.ai

Founding QA Lead

Jan 2020Oct 2020 · 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Eightfold.ai is disrupting the $400B global recruiting market via a ML powered people intelligence
  • platform that helps companies 1) hire best-fit talent quickly 2) understand employee insights 3) facilitate
  • internal job transfers and many more.
  • Roles & Responsibility
  • Joined as a founder QA member and setup QA process.
  • Worked with multiple client as single member team and improved product quality.
  • Created automation framework(Java, python) for team which was an assess in regression testing for
  • different client
  • Worked on AI testing Using python
QA EngineeringSeleniumPythonBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)Manual TestingSprint Planning+1

Landis+gyr

2 roles

Tech Lead

Promoted

Apr 2019Jan 2020 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Spearheaded full project lifecycle management encompassing both development and quality assurance facets.
  • Orchestrated sprint ceremonies, including sprint planning sessions, to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Assumed responsibility for hiring top-tier talent to bolster project teams.
  • Oversaw project deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations and organizational objectives.
  • Implemented robust risk mitigation strategies to preempt potential setbacks and ensure project success.
  • Pioneered the development of automation frameworks, optimizing efficiency and enhancing product quality.
  • Streamlined end-to-end QA processes to enhance overall project efficiency and product quality.
Project ManagementTeam ManagementLeadership

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2016Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Maintaining Quality of whole module using automation. Developed frontend and backend automation
  • framework using java and Python
  • Resource and Sprint Planning along with a daily scrum and fortnightly retro as a Lead.
  • Tracking and reporting defects using TFS (QA & UAT Sites) and Jira (Production Sites).
  • Analysed System Requirements to gain better understanding of the application.
  • Co-ordinating with the Onsite team on regular basis.
  • Created UDP network specifics test data using network protocol analyzer Wireshark
  • Creating Automation scripts for Specifics UI module using selenium Webdriver
  • Created Python and Robot framework test scripts for automating the testing.
  • API testing (REST) using Robot framework.
  • Implemented CI/CD Pipeline using Jenkins, Airflow
  • Managing Source Code repository on Git version control tool.
  • Code Review using branches and Pull Requests in Gerrit.
  • Managing Source Code repository on Git version control
Robot FrameworkPythonWiresharkNetworkingAdvanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)Jenkins+4

Dell

Software Testing Engineer

Nov 2012Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Noida

  • Automation testing
  • Performing the role of a Software test Engineer. Good awareness of web based applications, Financial, Insurance and Health applications. Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle and automation life cycle.
JavaSelenium TestingSelenium WebDriverTest CasesSoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Software Testing

Education

University of Rajasthan

Bachelor’s Degree — Computer Science

Jan 2007Jan 2011

Vivekanand School

btech — B.tech

Jan 1996Jan 2007

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