Aleena Shaji
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in full-stack development, test automation, and quality assurance within Agile environments. Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs, build responsive web interfaces, and automate test suites using modern frameworks and tools. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting CI/CD processes, and aligning software solutions with client requirements. Familiar with cloud-based DevOps tools and workflows, with hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for deployment and tracking.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
FMG Insurance
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Designed and developed RESTful APIs and front-end components as part of a policy renewal platform for web and mobile users.
- Took ownership of key modules, making implementation decisions in alignment with business and client requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and clients during feature development, sprint demos, and UAT feedback sessions.
- Automated regression and functional test cases using Cypress and improved test coverage across workflows.
- Wrote SQL queries and supported backend validations to ensure business rule enforcement and data integrity.
- Contributed to test case design sessions and implemented reusable test utilities to optimize QA efficiency.
- Supported CI/CD integration through Azure DevOps pipelines and Jenkins jobs.
- Monitored and optimized application performance through debugging, code refactoring, and bottleneck resolution.
- Authored internal technical documentation and participated in regular stakeholder reviews.
Software Engineer
Citicorp Credit Services Inc
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber for core banking applications.
- Created reusable page object models and implemented BDD test cases to streamline UI automation and reduce redundancy.
- Conducted backend validations using SQL and API testing with Postman to ensure consistent financial workflows.
- Collaborated with business analysts and QA leads during sprint planning, reviews, and story refinement.
- Participated in performance testing activities and analyzed response time metrics for critical modules.
- Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and maintained traceability via Zephyr and JIRA.
- Engaged in peer code reviews and contributed to maintaining consistent coding standards across test automation suites.
Software Developer Intern
Star Plus Solution LLC
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Contributed to the design and development of internal business applications and client solutions.
- Assisted in building scalable front-end components and integrating backend services to meet client-specific requirements.
- Collaborated with a fast-paced development team to troubleshoot, debug, and test core application features.
- Participated in code reviews, technical documentation, and development stand-ups to align on project goals.
- Supported user acceptance testing and deployment tasks under the guidance of senior engineers.
Software Engineer Intern
NeST Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted in developing user interfaces and internal dashboards using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Contributed to developing and testing REST APIs for data access and reporting tools.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
- Explored bug tracking and issue resolution workflows using JIRA and supported code review sessions.
- Collaborated on writing unit tests, resolving bugs, and preparing technical documentation.
- Attended internal walkthroughs and client demo sessions to gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2026
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH12-2020
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C, SQL, HTML, CSS
- Web & Application Development: Spring Boot, Reactjs, Nodejs, Expressjs, RESTful APIs, MVC Architecture
- Backend & API: API Design and Integration, Microservices, JSON, XML, REST Assured
- Frontend Technologies: Responsive UI Design, DOM Manipulation, Bootstrap, AJAX, Fetch API
- Testing & Automation: Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), JUnit, TestNG, Postman, SoapUI
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, YAML Pipelines
- Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Studio
- Development Tools: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, XCode
- Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, JIRA, Zephyr
- Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Soft Skills: Client Communication, Requirement Gathering, Documentation, Team Collaboration
Timeline
Software Engineer
FMG Insurance
05.2023 - 12.2024
Software Engineer
Citicorp Credit Services Inc
09.2021 - 05.2023
Software Developer Intern
Star Plus Solution LLC
04.2021 - 09.2021
Software Engineer Intern
NeST Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
Ph.D. - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Dayton
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