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Quality Assurance Engineer with 4.5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web and API-based applications. Strong expertise in REST API testing, test automation using Ready-API and Selenium WebDriver (Java), and defect management using Jira. Proven ability to deliver high-quality releases across multiple geographies (North America, EMEA, LATAM, Japan) in Agile environments with zero defect leakage.
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Quality Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Sep 2021 - Present
Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, reducing manual testing effort by 60%. Integrated Selenium with TestNG frameworks for regression and functional testing. Developed robust automation suites for web applications across multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). Designed and executed comprehensive test strategies, including test scenarios and test cases, aligned with business requirements. Worked as a Functional Tester, closely collaborating with Business Analysts to understand, analyze, and clarify requirements before test planning and execution. Created and maintained API test cases and automation test suites using Ready API Tool, focusing on functional and regression coverage. Automated REST API test scenarios using Groovy scripting, improving test efficiency and coverage. Validated REST APIs for HTTP status codes, response headers, and payloads using field-level assertions. Performed payment calculation testing by validating business rules and formula-based outputs. Implemented data-driven testing frameworks to cover multiple positive and negative test scenarios. Managed automation test scripts and version control using GitHub. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Conducted Functional, SIT, UAT, Regression, Smoke, and Retesting cycles across multiple releases. Reported and tracked 200+ defects using Jira, collaborating with developers and business analysts for resolution. Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives meetings. Owned QA deliverables across multiple regions including North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Japan. Successfully managed multiple project releases simultaneously within tight timelines with zero defect leakage. Introduced Synapse RT reporting from Jira to enable graphical test reporting for clients. Served as the primary point of contact for QA deliverables and status communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Information Technology - Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
2018 - 2021 · Afghanistan
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