Harshitha Sk
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
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Experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 3 years of experience across BFSI, Insurance, and Healthcare domains, specializing in test automation, API testing, and quality assurance. Proven expertise in Selenium Java, Rest Assured, Postman, and enterprise automation tools such as Oracle Eggplant and Avo Assure. Strong background in designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Currently transitioning from an SDET-focused role toward broader development and automation-driven engineering responsibilities.
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Work Experience
Lead Software Engineer
Persistent Systems
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Designed and implemented REST API automation using Rest Assured with Java for functional and regression testing. Integrated automated test suites with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution. Developed reusable API automation components and implemented JSON schema validation. Designed and maintained UI and API automation frameworks. Created comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and execution strategies aligned with clinical workflows. Conducted system, regression, load, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Performed clinical workflow validation, post-market product assessment, and usability reviews. Identified gaps between clinical needs and product functionality and provided feedback to Product Owners and developers. Reported and tracked defects using defect management tools and generated detailed test reports. Collaborated with developers, QA teams, and clinical domain experts to ensure product quality and compliance.
Automation Tester – QA
SLK Software
Mar 2023 - Jun 2024
Worked extensively in the Insurance and BFSI domain, supporting enterprise banking and insurance applications. Performed web automation testing using Selenium WebDriver (Java) and Avo Assure. Executed testing across the Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) within Agile environments. Conducted API testing using Postman and REST services. Gained exposure to capital markets and banking concepts, including equities, managed funds, model portfolios, portfolio management and trade life cycle, client onboarding, retirement goal planning, trade reconciliation, asset aggregation and ESOPs. Created and executed functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and system test cases. Performed SQL validations, ETL testing, and data verification. Integrated automation with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Maintained defect logs, delivery notes, and participated in peer reviews and walkthroughs. Attended client status calls and contributed to test strategy refinement based on production issues.
QA Tester
SLK Software
Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Executed test cases and documented results using JIRA. Participated in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups. Managed defect reporting, tracking, and retesting activities. Prepared daily and weekly status reports for internal teams and clients. Supported project planning, tracking, and delivery within timelines.
QA Tester
SLK Software
Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Developed and maintained automation scripts for regression test suites. Performed regression testing to ensure data consistency and system stability. Executed test cases, analyzed results, and reported defects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers and business analysts. Documented test plans, scripts, and execution results. Provided training and support to junior team members.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College for Women
2018 - 2021 · Afghanistan
Pre-University (PU) - Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College for Women
2016 - 2018 · Afghanistan
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