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kranti sherkar

kranti sherkar

Software Test Engineer (QA)

Pune, Maharashtra
80
Profile Score

About

I am a Software Test Engineer (QA) with over 3.9 + years of experience in Manual & API Testing in Card Management & NCMC Transit Process of Payment Domain. My expertise lies in the payment domain, with strong knowledge of STLC, API, Database, Performance, and Mobile-App testing. Skilled in end-to-end transaction validation, defect analysis, and ensuring seamless system integrations. Committed to delivering high-quality, defect-free software within tight deadlines while consistently ensuring reliable results. Seeking a challenging QA role to leverage analytical skills and domain knowledge to build robust, user-centric solutions.

Skills & Expertise (25)

API Testing Advanced
8.5/10
4
Years Exp
Postman Advanced
8.5/10
4
Years Exp
SQL Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Scrum Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Agile Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Test strategy Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Test Planning Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Jira Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Manual Testing Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Mobile App Testing Advanced
7.8/10
4
Years Exp
DataBase Testing Advanced
7.8/10
4
Years Exp
End-to-end transaction validation Advanced
7.8/10
4
Years Exp
Resource Allocation Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
MySql Intermediate
7.5/10
3
Years Exp
JMeter Intermediate
7.5/10
3
Years Exp
Effort estimation Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
System integrations Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
Defect Analysis Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
STLC Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
Performance testing Intermediate
7.0/10
3
Years Exp
DBeaver Intermediate
7.0/10
3
Years Exp
pgAdmin Intermediate
7.0/10
3
Years Exp
Windows Intermediate
7.0/10
4
Years Exp
LINUX Intermediate
7.0/10
4
Years Exp
Load Runner Intermediate
6.5/10
2
Years Exp

Work Experience

Software Test Engineer 1

PayCraft Solution Pvt. Ltd

Jun 2022 - Present

QA Lead with extensive experience in Manual, API, and Mobile App testing for Banking & Payments applications, delivering high-quality and compliant releases in fast-paced fintech environments. Proven expertise in test strategy, test planning, effort estimation, and resource allocation based on BRD, FSD, and end-to-end business workflows. Strong hands-on experience in API testing using Postman and performance/load testing using JMeter, ensuring reliability of critical NPCI transaction systems. Led end-to-end QA lifecycle: test scenario identification, test case design & reviews, execution tracking, defect governance, and release quality sign-off. Expert in defect lifecycle management using JIRA, driving prioritization, RCA, risk assessment, and stakeholder quality reporting with measurable metrics. Established and maintained RTM, QA processes, and quality standards aligned with Agile-Scrum delivery models. Strong experience in Functional, Integration, Regression, UAT support, Cross-browser, Database, Sanity, and GUI testing across web and mobile platforms. Proven leadership in mentoring QA teams, conducting KT sessions, task allocation, and enforcing QA best practices to meet timelines and quality goals. Collaborative professional with the ability to work closely with product owners, developers, business analysts, and clients to ensure requirement clarity and full test coverage. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a strong ability to highlight risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Lead of Project | Manual QA & API, Mobile App Tester

RBL Bank

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Performed end-to-end API testing for card lifecycle, wallet load/reload, transactions, KYC, and authentication using Postman & Swagger. Conducted integration testing with NPCI / RuPay / NCMC interfaces to ensure seamless transaction processing. Tested mobile app features including card controls (block/unblock, limit management), reload via UPI/Net Banking/Cards, and transaction history. Performed compatibility testing across multiple Android devices and OS versions. Prepared test cases, test execution reports, defect summaries, and QA sign-off documentation.

Lead of Project | Manual QA & API, Data Base Tester

RBL Bank

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Performed end-to-end manual testing for the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) platform in collaboration with RBL Bank & Bangalore Metro. Conducted API testing using Postman, verifying request/response payloads, status codes, and data integrity for fintech services. Verified secure PIN-based & EMV chip contactless transactions across web portals and devices. Supported UAT, release validation, and production deployment with sanity and smoke testing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Developers, BA, Bank & Metro stakeholders) to ensure high-quality delivery.

Manual QA & API Tester

Airtel Payment Bank

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Analyzed business requirements and designed detailed test scenarios & test cases for NCMC metro card and AFC system. Performed end-to-end testing for card issuance, recharge, balance updates, and tap-and-go entry/exit transaction flows. Executed database validation using SQL to verify fare deduction, wallet balance, and settlement data accuracy. Verified EMV/NCMC compliance, offline transaction synchronization, and secure payment processing flows. Logged, tracked, and retested defects in JIRA, collaborating with Developers & Business Analysts for timely closure.

Manual QA & API Tester

NSDL Bank

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Developed comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and detailed test reports across multiple projects of varying complexity to ensure consistent software quality and stakeholder alignment. Performed end-to-end API testing using Postman to validate request/response payloads and ensure seamless system integration across services. Participated in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to align testing activities with sprint goals and project timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) - BAMU University

2014 - 2018 · Afghanistan

HSC - Yogeshwari College, Ambejogai, Beed

2012 - 2014 · Afghanistan

SSC (CBSE) - Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Beed

2010 - 2012 · Afghanistan

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 80/100

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Skills (25)

API Testing Postman SQL Scrum Agile Test strategy Test Planning Jira Manual Testing Mobile App Testing +15 more