ajay gadde

QA Engineer – Manual & Automation

Andhra Pradesh 2+ yrs exp 85 · Excellent

About

QA Engineer with 2+ years across web automation (Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, POM) and manual mobile testing (Android/iOS). Built maintainable, parallel-ready automation frameworks integrated with Jenkins CI/CD to accelerate feedback and improve release quality. Domain focus on Meta account/permissions and subscriptions/payments, with a track record of high-quality defect triage, cross-browser reliability, and stable production outcomes.

Skills & Expertise (19)

Selenium WebDriver Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

TestNG Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Cross-browser testing Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Functional Testing Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Regression Testing Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Jira Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Agile Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Compatibility Testing Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

sanity testing Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Windows Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

smoke testing Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Git Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Task Tool Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Java Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

macOS Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Jenkins Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

SQL Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Data-Driven POM

Work Experience

Associate Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd

Mar 2024 - Present

Tested features for Facebook Page & Instagram management on web; validated business account creation, asset management, and permission flows for Ads Manager, Business Manager, and Commerce Manager — ensuring smooth migration functionalities. Validated Meta Verified Badge payment and Subscription scenarios across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in multiple global locations — ensuring badge visibility across entry points and accurate benefit delivery based on subscription tier. Built and maintained automation test suites using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, reducing manual regression effort by 60% and enabling faster release cycles. Designed reusable Page Object Model (POM) frameworks that improved test maintainability, cutting framework update time by 40% across sprint cycles. Automated cross-browser and cross-device test scenarios using Selenium Grid, achieving consistent coverage across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge without additional manual effort. Implemented Data-Driven Testing by integrating Excel/CSV data sources with TestNG, enabling parameterized test execution and expanding test coverage with minimal code changes. Executed end-to-end functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and compatibility test cycles for web and mobile (Android & iOS) applications, consistently achieving zero critical escapes to production. Identified, reported, and tracked 100+ defects using JIRA and Task Tool with detailed reproduction steps, severity classification, and logs contributing to a 95%+defect resolution rate within sprint timelines. Collaborated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, grooming, and demo calls), ensuring test coverage aligned with sprint goals and business requirements. Prepared comprehensive test documentation including test strategy, test plans, traceability matrices, and closure reports. Partnered with onsite and offshore development teams to facilitate rapid defect resolution, reducing average defect turnaround time across multiple releases. Validated complex subscription and payment flows for Meta's global user base across multiple regions, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless user experience.