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JAYAPRAKASH J

Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Automation QA Engineer with 7+ years of quality assurance and network engineering experience. Developed automation test scripts and systems software to improve test coverage and release reliability. Executed API testing to validate functionality, performance, and integration testing.

Overview

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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Lead - Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra
Chennai, Tamilnadu
02.2026 - Current
  • Built Java and Selenium automation scripts, plus hybrid frameworks using TestNG, BDD Cucumber, and POM design for web applications.
  • Conducted software quality assurance testing for web applications, emphasizing automation, functional testing, and API testing to enhance overall product reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective QA methods, test plans, and test cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with project goals.
  • Worked with stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
  • Guided junior developers on coding standards and best practices, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of quality within the team.

Senior Software Engineer

Client - Ups - United Parcel Services
Chennai, Tamilnadu
02.2026 - Current

United Parcel Service(UPS) is an American multinational shipping and supply chain management company. Web and Mobile applications being used by dispatchers and tug drivers at airport to load and unload cargo from airport warehouse to flight and vice versa are agenda of the project.

  • Reduced manual effort by automating web test cases and maintaining existing cases in the Java Selenium framework.
  • Provided team leadership for QA members covering automation testing, test planning, and quality assurance.
  • Mentored manual testers, introducing automation practices and clarifying workflows to enhance team capabilities.
  • Joined Agile ceremonies with clients to gather requirements, provide testing updates, clarify expectations, and maintain quality standards.
  • Expanded QA coverage by partnering with cross-functional teams on test plans and test cases.
  • Aligned delivery with stakeholder needs by facilitating requirement discussions and managing timelines.
  • Utilized GitHub Copilot to accelerate automation development, generate test scripts, enhance framework components and automate test cases while maintaining coding standards and framework consistency.
  • Developed Selenium based UI automation using Javascript for web application workflows and automated functional test scenarios.
  • Guided junior developers on coding standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated client collaboration during Agile ceremonies to capture requirements and share updates.
  • Utilized ADO for managing test cases and tracking testing progress.

Senior Test Engineer

Blackbuck Insights Pvt Ltd (BBI)
12.2020 - 02.2026
  • Deployed TAD UI/UX on Cloud & UAT, integrating seamlessly with Ping authenticator, achieving perfect match for all 339 features.
  • Implemented automation framework for mismatch analysis, improving accuracy of end-to-end testing.
  • Set up the automation Framework using Selenium to run test cases in multiple browsers.
  • Automation Test scripts creation Using JUnit Cucumber Framework.
  • Developing BDD tests using Cucumber.
  • Developed comprehensive test scenarios, streamlining testing processes and enhancing overall test coverage..
  • Mentored new associates using agile methodologies, resulting in timely delivery of user stories.
  • Executed manual testing of software applications to identify defects. and identify the defects.
  • Applied automated report generation using a Java-based automation framework.

Senior Software Tester

Client-TransUnion GCC
12.2020 - 12.2025
  • Authenticated users and verified products through the API gateway prior to invoking Adviser services via gRPC requests.
  • Managed communication between gRPC service requests and calculation engine for seamless data processing.
  • Identified bugs and reported defects to the development team via JIRA, facilitating timely resolutions.
  • Logged and reported defects in JIRA, ensuring comprehensive tracking and accountability.
  • Streamlined parameter handling for improved transaction accuracy and efficiency.
  • Functioned as a payment method calculation engine, processing client parameters such as ID and service template name.
  • Transmitted parameters like monitoring date to transactional wrapper interfacing with online system calls.
  • Orchestrated interactions within library structure for data importers and model processors.
  • Parsed specific data types to facilitate broader system utilization of imported data.
  • Developed user authentication protocols to ensure secure access to services.

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limit
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Executed system testing for flight pass application, improving ticket booking automation accuracy.
  • Conducted testing on various modules to ensure functionality and reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline testing processes, reducing testing cycle time.
  • Created detailed test scenarios and cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of application functionality.
  • Validated new system changes based on client specifications to maintain operational integrity.
  • Developed Automation Test Scripts.
  • Setup the automation Framework using Selenium to run test cases in multiple browsers.
  • Experience in Designing and implementation of Testng framework with Web driver.
  • Identify the Bugs and report the defects to the development team through JIRA.
  • Led knowledge transfer sessions for new joiners to facilitate onboarding.

Senior Coordinator­ HR - Global Mobility

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limit
12.2014 - 04.2018
  • Global Mobility (GM) is a corporate function which enables mobility of its talent globally and
    ensures Compliance.
  • It supports immigration, relocation and its associated operations.
  • Proposed automation solutions to the IT team, enhancing process efficiency.
  • Compiled and organized daily reports for management and clients, including deck, production, dashboard, quality, and status reports.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Anna University
Chennai
08-2017

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Computer Application

St. Thomas College of Arts & Science
Chennai
04-2014

Skills

  • Selenium automation
  • API testing
  • Core Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • BDD Cucumber
  • Agile methodologies
  • Quality assurance
  • Performance testing
  • Cloud deployment and CI/CD
  • Git and Maven
  • Jira and Windows OS
  • Playwright basics
  • Defect tracking
  • Network testing
  • Team leadership
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Completed the TU Monthly DevOps Training Program, gaining hands-on exposure to modern DevOps practices and workflows.
  • Earned the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, demonstrating foundational cloud computing knowledge.
  • Successfully completed the Simplilearn DevOps Certification Program, covering CI/CD, automation, and cloud deployment concepts.
  • Achieved certification in Scrum and DevOps Fundamentals, strengthening Agile and DevOps collaboration skills.
  • Earned the GitHub Copilot Certification, showcasing proficiency in AI-assisted software development.
  • Obtained the AI White Belt L1 V1 Certification, validating foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts.
  • Earned the Cloud Code L1 Certification, demonstrating expertise in cloud-based development and coding best practices.
  • Earned Logistics L1 Certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge of logistics operations, supply chain processes, and resource coordination.
  • Achieved Logistics L2 Certification, enhancing expertise in advanced logistics planning, operational efficiency, and transportation management.

Languages

  • Tamil
  • English

Timeline

Tech Lead - Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra
02.2026 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Client - Ups - United Parcel Services
02.2026 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Blackbuck Insights Pvt Ltd (BBI)
12.2020 - 02.2026

Senior Software Tester

Client-TransUnion GCC
12.2020 - 12.2025

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limit
04.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Coordinator­ HR - Global Mobility

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limit
12.2014 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Computer Science

Anna University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Computer Application

St. Thomas College of Arts & Science
JAYAPRAKASH J