Samiksha Bansod

QA Automation Engineer

Pune, India 4+ yrs exp 89 · Excellent

About

I am a dedicated QA Automation Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in web applications. My expertise includes Selenium WebDriver, Java, and CI/CD integration. I have successfully increased automation coverage by 70% while ensuring high software quality through rigorous testing practices. I thrive in Agile environments and actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and product outcomes.

Skills & Expertise (19)

Selenium Advanced

8.3/10

Years Exp

TestNG Advanced

7.9/10

Years Exp

Page Object Model Advanced

7.8/10

Years Exp

Java Intermediate

7.6/10

Years Exp

Playwright Intermediate

6.6/10

Years Exp

LINUX STLC Agile Eclipse ServiceNow SQL Manual Testing Jira Cucumber Git Apache JMeter Jenkins REST APIs Postman

Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer (Software Engineer)

Tech Mahindra

Jan 2024 - Present

Implemented reusable test scripts using Page Object Model, reducing maintenance effort. Integrated automation suite with Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, enabling continuous testing and faster releases. Developed robust XPath and locator strategies for dynamic web elements. Performed API testing using Postman to validate backend services. Used Git for version control and maintained code in shared repositories. Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives. Logged, tracked, and managed defects using JIRA, ensuring faster resolution and better traceability. Explored Playwright for automation by creating basic scripts and gaining hands-on experience with modern testing frameworks.

Application Support Engineer

Tech Mahindra

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

Administered cron jobs and Linux-based server processes, ensuring seamless system operations and reducing system disruptions by 20%. Performed server patching and prerequisite validation testing before deployments. Resolved production incidents within SLA timelines, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining consistent user experience. Created and maintained technical documentation for issue tracking and knowledge sharing.