MANASI JOSHI
San Jose,CA
Summary
Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks across Automotive, Banking & Financial Services, Mortgage & Lending, and Healthcare domains. Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, JavaScript, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), REST API automation, SQL validation, and CI/CD integration. Proven track record of increasing automation coverage, reducing regression cycle time, and improving release stability through shift-left and risk-based testing strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Capgemini
Bangalore, India
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Client: Mercedes-Benz – Automotive Domain
- Led automation framework design using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG.
- Implemented scalable Page Object Model (POM) architecture with reusable utilities.
- Integrated automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for nightly and release builds.
- Reduced regression execution time by 45% through optimized suite structuring and parallel execution.
- Automated REST API validations and performed backend SQL data verification.
- Conducted performance testing using JMeter to validate system scalability.
- Participated in sprint planning and requirement reviews to enable shift-left testing.
- Mentored junior QA engineers and enforced automation code review standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Automation QA Engineer
Adobe Systems
Bangalore, India
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and maintained automation scripts using WebdriverIO.
- Designed reusable test components to support cross-browser execution.
- Executed regression and smoke test suites across multiple environments.
- Performed REST API validation and backend log analysis using Splunk.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot defects and improve application testability.
- Contributed to release readiness reporting and quality metrics tracking.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, proactively addressing potential defects before production deployment.
- Streamlined QA processes for faster software releases, utilizing automation tools.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation, facilitating efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
Test Analyst
Tavant Technologies
Bangalore, India
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Automated mortgage and loan origination workflows using Katalon Studio.
- Designed regression and integration test suites for lending applications.
- Performed cross-browser and multi-environment validation testing.
- Managed defect lifecycle tracking and reporting using VSTS.
- Collaborated with business analysts to clarify requirements and improve coverage.
- Evaluated new testing tools and technologies for potential adoption in the QA process.
- Reduced production issues by implementing rigorous regression testing before each release.
- Optimized resource allocation within the testing team, effectively balancing workload distribution based on skillsets and project priorities.
QA Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore, India
12.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed Selenium & Java automation frameworks integrated with Jenkins.
- Performed SQL/MySQL database validation and SOAP web service testing.
- Designed smoke, sanity, and regression test suites for banking and compliance systems.
- Worked on KYC, AML, FATCA, and regulatory modules.
- Supported UAT cycles and production validation activities.
- Contributed to development of company wide QA strategy, aligning testing processes with business goals.
- Contributed to development of company-wide QA strategy, aligning testing processes with business goals.
- Conducted thorough manual and automated tests to identify software bugs, improving overall software reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
Gogte Institute of Technology
Belgaum, Karnataka, India01.2015
Skills
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
- Automotive Applications
- Banking & Financial Services (Core Banking, KYC, AML, FATCA)
- Mortgage & Lending Systems
- Healthcare & Regulatory Applications
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Automation Framework Design & Architecture
- Selenium WebDriver Automation
- API Automation & Validation
- CI/CD Integration & Pipeline Automation
- Shift-Left & Risk-Based Testing
- Regression Suite Optimization
- Performance & Load Testing (JMeter)
- SQL & Backend Data Validation
- Agile/Scrum & SAFe Methodologies
- QA Mentorship & Technical Leadership
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Languages: Java, JavaScript, SQL
- Automation Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), REST Assured, WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio
- Architecture Patterns: Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven, Hybrid Framework
- CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitHub Actions
- API & Services: REST APIs, SOAP, Postman, SOAP UI
- Performance Testing: JMeter
- Databases: MySQL
- Tools: JIRA, HP ALM, VSTS, Splunk, Allure Reports, Extent Reports
Certification
- Jenkins: Automating Your Delivery Pipeline
- Building API Test Automation Framework Using REST Assured
- SAFe 6 Agilist
- AI For Everyone
Timeline
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Capgemini
12.2021 - 06.2025
Automation QA Engineer
Adobe Systems
03.2021 - 12.2021
Test Analyst
Tavant Technologies
08.2020 - 03.2021
QA Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
12.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
Gogte Institute of Technology