Sonal Kajrolkar

Product Engineer

Berlin, Germany8 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Identified over 500 defects with zero critical defects in production.
  • Expertise in both Manual and Automation Testing.
  • Proven track record in compliance-driven testing across multiple industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Testing expert with strong capabilities in both manual and automated testing across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationExploratory TestingManual TestingApi Testing

Other Skills

PlaywrightJavaScriptRegression TestingUATBasic Selenium WebDriverPostmanJMeterJiraAzure DevOpsSQLAgileWaterfallPostman APISoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Accessibility Testing

About

Seasoned Software QA Engineer experience in designing and executing test cases to enhance software quality. Highly experienced in all aspects of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and well‑versed in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ISTQB Certified Software Tester with a proven record of identifying 500+ defects and receiving multiple awards for quality excellence. Core Competencies & Experience:- - Extensive experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, defect management, and end‑to‑end QA processes - Expertise in Manual Testing: System, Regression, OAT, UI, Smoke/Sanity, End‑to‑End, Functional, Ad‑hoc, Exploratory, UX, Production, Cross‑Browser, and UAT - Domain expertise in Healthcare, Insurance, E‑commerce, OutSystem, Finance, Gaming, and Salesforce,GDPR Compliance EU Testing,Banking,Financial - Skilled in Web UI, REST API, Database, and Mobile Application Testing - Proficient in Test Management Tools: Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, HP QC, HP ALM - Strong collaboration with stakeholders, clients, business teams, product owners, developers, and business analysts - Effective communicator with experience delivering product demos and articulating technical details to business teams Automation Skills:- - Hands‑on experience automating Web, Windows, Mobile, and API applications - Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Postman, JMeter, Cucumber, JUnit, Eclipse,TestRunner - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Docker & Kubernetes, Unix/Linux scripting - Understanding of BDD frameworks, automation framework design, and test script execution Technical Skills:- - Programming: Oracle SQL, Core Java, JavaScript, OOPs, C#, Python - Platforms: Confluence, Magneto, MS Exchange, Dynamics CRM - Operating Systems: Windows, Android, Linux - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and full Microsoft Office suite - QA & Compliance: Accessibility Testing, Business Process Testing, Project Management, Testing Documentation - Reporting: WSR reports, Test KPI monthly reports, audit preparation Soft Skills:- Organised, proactive, results‑driven, problem‑solver, adaptable, strong end‑user empathy, confident in leading meetings, team player with a positive attitude, eager to learn, mentor and knowledge sharer, decisive, effective time‑manager, active listener, perseverant, and stress‑resilient Availability:- Available immediately for remote QA roles worldwide, open to flexible time zones and All testing positions.

Experience

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

Strategic career relocation & advanced qa specialization (independent)

Software QA Engineer

Sep 2025Present · 8 mos · Berlin, Germany · On-site

  • Strategic international career relocation to Berlin integrated with a dedicated technical specialization phase to align 8 years of functional expertise with Hybrid Automation frameworks.
  • Relocation Management: Successfully executed full-scale professional relocation to Berlin; integrated into the local tech ecosystem and established a German professional network.
  • Hybrid QA Specialization: 6-month intensive phase focusing on the integration of Manual Precision with Automation (Playwright/JavaScript) to meet 2026 Berlin engineering standards.
  • Automation Delivery: Developed automated regression suites and E2E test scripts to complement comprehensive functional and exploratory testing.
  • Project Portfolio: Architected a hybrid QA framework on GitHub demonstrating the practical application of automation to manual test strategies.
  • Language Integration: Daily intensive Business German training.
  • Status: Full German Work Authorization secured (Family Reunion / No Sponsorship Required).
  • Note: As this is a self-managed relocation and upskilling phase, professional references (Arbeitszeugnisse) are provided for all prior permanent tenures (Expleo/Datamatics) only
Test AutomationExploratoryTestingExploratory Testing

Expleo group

Software QA Analyst

Nov 2021Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Designed and executed 500+ manual test cases for functional, regression, and UAT cycles, ensuring 100% coverage of business requirements
  • Proven track record: 100+ projects tested, with zero critical defects in production.
  • Compliance-driven: Skilled in GDPR, ISO, and accessibility testing-ensuring products meet global standards.
  • Documentation Mastery: Test cases, bug reports, compliance checklists-structured, clear, and audit-ready.
  • Global Collaboration: Worked with cross-border teams, bridging communication gaps with precision and clarity.
  • Compliance-driven: Skilled in GDPR, ISO, and accessibility testing-ensuring products meet global standards.
  • Collaborated with business analysts and developers to clarify requirements, reducing defect leakage by 15%
  • Coordinated UAT with stakeholders, achieving 95% acceptance on first pass
  • Performed API testing using Postman and basic performance checks with JMeter
  • Gained introductory experience in Selenium WebDriver by automating a small subset of regression tests under guidance (approx. 5–10% of suite)
  • Tools & Skills: Manual Testing, Regression Testing, UAT, API Testing, Basic Selenium WebDriver, Postman, JMeter, Jira, Azure DevOps, SQL, Agile, Waterfall,Playwright
Manual TestingRegression TestingUATAPI TestingBasic Selenium WebDriverPostman+7

Bupa uk

Software Testing QA (onsite via Datamatics Infotech Ltd, UK)

Mar 2020Nov 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Deputed to Datamatics Infotech Ltd, UK, worked onsite at Bupa performing manual, regression, and API testing.
  • Created and executed structured test cases, ensuring full coverage of workflows.
  • Validated frontend and backend processes; used SQL and API tools.
  • Reported, tracked, and verified defects in Jira, ensuring timely fixes.
  • Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies with client teams.
  • Supported QA process improvements, increasing test coverage and efficiency.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding of new QA team members.
  • Contributed to multiple releases with zero critical post-release defects.
Postman APIRegression TestingManual TestingAPI Testing

Datamatics

Software Testing QA

Dec 2017Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai · On-site

  • Performed manual, regression, and API testing for large-scale enterprise platforms.
  • Created and maintained structured test cases and documentation to ensure complete coverage.
  • Validated frontend and backend workflows using SQL and API tools.
  • Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with developers and product owners.
  • Reported, tracked, and verified defects in Jira, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Supported process improvements that increased test coverage and reporting quality.
  • Assisted in training new team members on testing procedures and tools.
  • Contributed to multiple releases with zero critical post-release incidents.
Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)JiraManual TestingAPI Testing

Education

Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Information Technology

Jan 2014Jan 2017

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