Saurabh Hiwale
SDET / Automation Test Engineer
About
Results-driven SDET / Automation Test Engineer with 2 years of experience in Automation Testing of web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Java. Strong expertise in designing and maintaining Hybrid Automation Framework (Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven Testing, TestNG), and developing scalable automation scripts for Regression Testing and Functional Testing. Experienced in test execution using Maven, version control with Git, and defect tracking through JIRA within Agile Scrum environments. Proficient in Core Java, OOP concepts, SDLC, STLC, and Manual Testing, with solid understanding of Test Case Design, Defect Life Cycle, and cross-browser validation to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Skills & Expertise (57)
Work Experience
QA Automation Engineer (SDET)
Infosys Ltd
Mar 2024 - Present
Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java to validate critical business functionalities of web-based applications. Automated 80+ regression and functional test cases, reducing manual testing effort by 35–40% and improving overall release efficiency. Worked within a Hybrid Automation Framework (Page Object Model, TestNG, Data-Driven Testing) to enhance automation scalability, maintainability, and code reusability. Executed automation test suites using Maven, analyzed execution reports and failure logs, and resolved script issues to ensure stable and reliable test execution. Performed cross-browser testing across multiple environments to validate application compatibility and ensure consistent user experience. Identified, logged, and tracked defects using Jira, ensuring proper Defect Life Cycle management and timely resolution of issues. Utilized Git for version control, code commits, and collaborative automation framework development within the QA team. Participated actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives. Contributed to Test Case Design, Test Execution, Regression Testing, and Functional Testing during early project phases to support overall software quality assurance. Improved script stability by implementing explicit waits, dynamic locators (XPath/CSS), and exception handling, minimizing flaky automation tests and increasing execution reliability.
Education
B.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere
2021 - 2024 · Afghanistan
