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Manish Reddy

Summary

Over 10 years of IT experience as a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Software Testing, proficient in Client/Server and Web based applications. Expert in Automation Testing (Selenium WebDriver), BDD Cucumber, API Testing, POSTMAN, Appium, Maven, Mobile Testing, Protractor Angular Testing, Manual Testing, Jasmine, JMeter, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Services. Experience in performing clerical and administrative tasks and providing excellent customer support.

  • Extensive hands-on experience in Quality Assurance, covering all phases of STLC and SDLC, and proficient in Functional, Regression, UAT, and Compatibility Testing for Web, Mobile, and Client-Server applications across domains (Healthcare, Banking, E-commerce).
  • Proficient in Java and OOP concepts, with extensive experience developing test automation frameworks using Ruby, Cucumber, JavaScript, Node.js, and WebDriverIO for Client/Server, Web, and database applications.
  • Improved automation efficiency by 40% through the development of robust test frameworks and reduced manual testing effort by implementing automated data validations.
  • Experienced with defect-tracking tools (JIRA, Quality Center) and test management tools (Rational Robot) alongside proficiency in debugging and automation with IDEs like Eclipse.
  • Experienced with SOA, Web Services, SOAP, Soap UI, RESTFUL, WSDL technologies.Strong knowledge in object-oriented analysis and design of PERL.
  • Experience understanding the code written in different programming languages VB Script, Java Script, and databases like Oracle, SQL.
  • Proficient as Mobile App Tester in testing Web applications and Mobile applications on iOS and Android Platforms.
  • Expertise in documenting defects with high level of detail, accuracy, and informative recreation steps using Quality Center, IRA, IBM Clear Quest, Bugzilla.
  • Created and Maintained Server-side Integration Test using Python and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Experienced in load/performance (JMeter), black-box, and database testing (SQL, JDBC), with comprehensive QA cycles from defect logging to verification.
  • Used Log4j and its components such as Loggers and Appenders to log information.
  • Maintained the code and resource es in GitHub/SVN repository over the time for improvements and new features.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Ameriprise Financial Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Used SQL queries to validate and populate data for security testing, ensuring business logic integrity and identifying vulnerabilities
  • Developed automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Pytest, TestNG, Ranorex, and Playwright
  • Implemented POM with Cucumber and Maven for browser validation
  • Integrated automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CloudWatch)
  • Performed API testing using Postman, SOAP UI, and RESTAssured, validating data integrity and reliability with HTTP methods (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE)
  • Conducted cross-browser testing with Sauce Labs for seamless functionality across devices
  • Used OWASP ZAP to identify vulnerabilities in web applications and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Automated financial transaction validation using Python and Java for industry compliance
  • Utilized AWS Athena for SQL queries on S3 data
  • Enhanced performance monitoring using Dynatrace, Grafana, and AppDynamics
  • Conducted performance testing with JMeter, LoadRunner, K6, NeoLoad, and Appium, simulating AI model inferences for scalability
  • Used Tricentis Tosca for web, mobile, and API automation
  • Implemented Docker and Kubernetes for microservices testing, deployment using AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch) for scalable environments
  • Developed custom automation frameworks using C# and optimized algorithms in C++ for memory management and test generation
  • Worked in Agile/Scrum environments with Rally, JIRA, and TFS for defect management and Oracle HCM testing
  • Automated iOS applications with XCUITest, UI tests and developed tests for AngularJS-based apps with Protractor
  • Ensured data consistency using JSON, XML, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake, reducing inconsistencies by 90%
  • Automated tasks using UiPath, reducing manual efforts and improving testing efficiency
  • Conducted UAT in UAT/Production environments, ensuring the application's readiness for deployment
  • Leveraged Linux environments for automation frameworks, TestNG frameworks and used Git for source code management
  • Utilized TestNG for diverse test designs (unit, functional, UI, integration)
  • Performing Functional, Navigation, Regression and Smoke tests on the new enhancements added to the web application in different environments like User Acceptance Testing(UAT) and finally in Production
  • Configured continuous build processes and monitoring regression test results using Bitbucket, Bamboo, Maven and TestNG
  • Involving in User Interface testing, security, Performance, Database, Acceptance, Usability Testing, Functionality Testing and Smoke Testing of the application test cases for ETL testing and execute them
  • After execution do reporting of defects
  • Implemented jQuery for the interaction between the JavaScript validation and dynamic HTML pages
  • Environment: Selenium Web Driver, Selenium Grid, Cypress, robust API, Maven, Jenkins, HP ALM 12.5, Java, AWS, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, AngularJS, HTML, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2008, SOAPUI, GITHUB, Windows 7, LoadRunner, Scrum, LINUX, JavaScript

Senior QA Analyst

AIG Insurance
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided regular updates on testing status during SDLC, including UAT phases, using JIRA for defect tracking and management
  • Automated and conducted API testing for microservices and AI using Postman, Python, Pytest, SoapUI, RESTAssured, Tosca, and C++ to validate RESTful/SOAP services
  • Managed test data using Amazon S3 and Tosca Test Data Service (TDS) for comprehensive testing
  • Conducted security testing across AWS and RHEL environments using OWASP ZAP, AWS Inspector, and SELinux/firewall configurations
  • Developed and managed test cases using C#, XML, JSON, and integrated AngularJS with Protractor for end-to-end testing in Azure DevOps in which we conducted HTTP Protocol testing
  • Cross-browser testing expertise using Playwright, Ranorex, and Cypress for web applications with extensive test coverage analysis
  • Created Groovy scripts for API testing with SoapUI, integrating Jenkins for CI/CD and automation of backend validations
  • Led performance testing and monitoring of insurance claims applications using Dynatrace, Grafana, AppDynamics, and JMeter for Dynamics365 integrations
  • Automated regression tests for claims processing systems with Sauce Labs and LoadRunner, optimizing test scripts for improved performance
  • Conducted functional, integration, UAT, and end-to-end testing, including Oracle HCM and ETL, preparing test plans, cases, and reports
  • Developed automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, and TestNG with Cucumber, incorporated Page Object Model and Gherkin format reducing manual testing efforts with Java
  • Spearheaded testing with C++ and LoadRunner, optimizing Cucumber Framework configurations and test scripts for improved efficiency
  • Performed mobile app testing using Appium for iOS/Android, integrating XCUITest with Xcode for seamless UI test execution
  • Applied Agile/Scrum methodologies, participating in sprint planning and using TFS, Jenkins, and Git for version control and CI/CD building pipelines for microservice deployment to Docker and Kubernetes
  • Conducted Omni-channel testing, improving customer satisfaction by 20% and reducing issue resolution time by 15% and used TestNG framework to cover unit, functional, end-to-end (E2E), UI, and integration testing
  • Optimized performance in Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Vector, and Redis databases for faster data processing in high-performance applications
  • Automated workflows and QA tasks using UiPath, improving test efficiency
  • Extensive experience in Linux for developing and executing automated test frameworks
  • Advanced SQL querying and data analysis, leveraging AWS Athena for data pipelines, AWS Glue for cataloging, and AWS QuickSight for visualizations
  • Conducted functional, system integration, user acceptance, and end-to-end (E2E) testing, including Oracle HCM and ETL testing, preparing comprehensive test plans, cases, and reports
  • Implemented jQuery for JavaScript and dynamic HTML interaction and utilized Bitbucket, Bamboo, Maven, and TestNG for continuous build processes, monitoring regression test results and creating bug reports
  • Environment: Eclipse, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, HP Quality Center, Soap UI, API Testing, AWS, OWASP ZAP, Postman, SAP Hybris, JSON, Jasmin, Agile-Version one, Maven/ANT, GitHub, SVN, Jenkins, TestNG

Software Development Engineer in Testing (SDET)

Cardinal Health
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed automation scripts using XPath, CSS Selector, ID, and Name locators with NUnit and Data-driven frameworks, enhancing test coverage
  • Automated RESTful API testing with tools like Postman and RESTAssured in C#, C++, and Python, following TDD/BDD principles for functionality, performance, and security validation
  • Leveraged Excel for data-driven testing, implementing assertions for comprehensive test coverage and application functionality validation
  • Designed and executed automated functional and regression tests for web, desktop, and mobile applications, significantly reducing manual testing efforts
  • Wrote Hibernate-mapping XML files for CRUD operations and function calls, enhancing database interactions within Java applications
  • Integrated Tosca, Saucelabs and Playwright tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions, optimizing workflows and reducing test run times
  • Optimized performance monitor by integrating Dynatrace, Grafana, and AppDynamics into the QA process while managing SQL queries for performance tuning
  • Implemented OWASP ZAP for API security testing in healthcare applications, ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient data integrity
  • Conducted performance testing on RHEL servers, AI, and microservices using JMeter, Docker, and LoadRunner, while implementing AWS IAM and S3 bucket for data security
  • Collaborated with developers and business analysts to execute test cases and ensure UA test scenarios met requirements
  • Utilized Team Foundation Server (TFS) for bug tracking, task creation, and application deployment
  • Automated tests using Python, Pytest, Appium, and XCUI Test using XCode, performing robust API testing with SoapUI and Katalon Studio
  • Developed test frameworks with Cucumber, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL for comprehensive ETL testing, while managing efficient ETL/ELT pipelines in Snowflake
  • Enhanced Cypress functionality by integrating APIs and plugins with other testing tools and frameworks
  • Utilized AWS automation tools (CLI, SDKs, CloudFormation) and Git for version control, while applying Log4j for build logging
  • Executed Data Driven Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, and Parallel Test Execution using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Selenium Grid with Java
  • Employed Agile and Scrum methodologies for test management across Linux environments with JQuery, conducting unit, integration, UAT, and Ad-Hoc PI testing to ensure accurate Oracle HCM functionalities
  • Enhanced Cypress functionality by integrating APIs and plugins with other testing tools and frameworks and converted properties files to JSON for improved data management
  • Wrote test cases using Element Locators, WebDriver methods, and Core Java features in Selenium, TestNG Framework, and assisted in setting up environments for Smoke and Regression Testing for Continuous builds
  • I used JIRA for Project management and for bug reporting to log the defects of the application
  • Environment: Java, QTP, SOAPUI, Node.JS, Agile (Scrum), JIRA, Load Runner, Cucumber, Firebug, API testing, SOAP, SQL, HP Quality Center, Oracle, and Windows

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Walmart
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained source code version control using Stash/Bitbucket with GIT commands
  • Designed and implemented Test Automation Frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Protractor, TestNG, and Maven, integrating BDD with Cucumber and executing tests in parallel with Selenium Grid
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and AWS CodePipeline, integrated with GitLab CI, XCUITest and Bitrise for continuous deployment, and ensured defect tracking in JIRA
  • Developed automated test strategies using Python, Pytest, Ranorex, and RESTAssured, conducting API testing via Postman and HTTP protocol testing in Linux environments
  • Automated system management in RHEL using Bash, Python, and Ansible, optimizing deployments and leveraging Tosca's reporting for test execution insights
  • Conducted penetration testing with OWASP ZAP, identifying vulnerabilities in payment processing, and optimized performance using Dynatrace, Grafana, and AppDynamics
  • Performed comprehensive mobile and cross-browser testing using Appium, Sauce Labs, XCUITest using XCode, and Protractor, ensuring compatibility and performance across devices
  • Managed large datasets with PostgreSQL and Redis, optimized data retrieval, and implemented scalable Snowflake data warehousing solutions for efficient data processing
  • Developed automated ETL processes and SQL queries using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Athena, transforming data for efficient querying and storage in Amazon S3
  • Tested Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) using SOAP, WSDL, and SOAP UI, ensuring robust web service integrations across various platforms
  • Conducted functional, integration, and regression testing on CRM modules, customized Dynamics 365 functionalities using JavaScript and C# for business needs
  • Tested microservices and AI applications with LoadRunner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Playwright, enhancing system performance and scalability
  • Managed test cases and execution using tools like TFS, Quality Center, and Katalon Studio, significantly improving test coverage and reducing manual efforts by 50%
  • Actively participated in Agile, Scrum environments, attending stand-ups and retrospectives, and automated functional test cases for web applications using Selenium WebDriver
  • Proficient in deploying, managing, and testing applications on Microsoft Azure, focusing on scalability, security, and performance optimization
  • Wrote and executed test scripts using Selenium IDE, JMeter for performance testing, and TestNG, employing Java, POM, HTML, and JSON for functional, UI, and web services testing and managed test cases using TFS
  • Environment: Java/J2EE, VBScript, ALM, HP UFT, Oracle 11g, MS SQL Server 2008, SQL, Oracle SQL Developer, Windows Server 2008, and IIS

QA Tester

Cybage
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Analyzed user requirements, functional specifications, and use case documents to create Test Plans and Test Cases for functional testing, providing timely feedback on testing progress
  • Involved in writing and executing load test scripts using Apache JMeter and conducted thorough analysis of business requirements to define key test scenarios for Performance Testing
  • Developed, maintained, and executed automation test frameworks for regression testing using Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, and QTP, converting QTP scripts to Selenium WebDriver
  • Identified, documented, and tracked defects using JIRA and HP ALM, ensuring clear communication with development teams and Performed API Testing using Postman, RESTAssured and SOAPUI
  • Performed manual and regression testing across multiple browsers for compatibility and responsiveness, ensuring new code changes didn’t affect existing functionality
  • Successfully applied C++ and Java in academic and professional environments, optimizing code for performance and maintainability, using Eclipse IDE for debugging
  • Used Selenium IDE for recording and playback of tests, Firebug for identifying object locators (XPath, ID, Name), and Git/TFS for version control and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
  • Hands-on experience with test management tools like Microsoft Test Manager, JIRA, HP ALM, and Quality Center to manage test cases and requirements
  • Developed Keyword-Driven Automated Frameworks with Selenium WebDriver, Eclipse, and JUnit, and exported/modifying Selenium WebDriver scripts in Eclipse
  • Completed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for multiple releases, working with end-user requirements to ensure quality assurance
  • Environment: Java, Spring MVC Framework, API, Struts, WebSphere, Oracle, Struts, JSP, EJB, Log4j, ANT Script, XML, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, Junit, Tortoise CVS

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
05-2014

Skills

    Test Approaches: Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC

    Operating System: MAC, Windows XP/7/8/10, LINUX

    Defect Management Tools: JIRA, HP Quality Center, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, JSon

    Database: MY SQL, Oracle

    Web Technologies: HTML

    Cloud Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure

    Automation Tools: Selenium, Protractor, Jenkins

    Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, JMeter, Firebug, Firepath, TestNG, Junit, Selenium IDE, Selenium RC, Selenium Grid, Cucumber, SoapUI, ALM

    Domain Knowledge: Financial, Banking, Health &Welfare

    Markup Languages: HTML, XML, XPath, CssSelector

    Browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google, Chrome, Safari

    Languages: C, C, C#, JAVA, JavaScript, Python

    MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access

Certification

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • ISTQB️ Certified Tester, Foundation Level (v4.0)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification – Udemy
  • Appium Mobile Automation - Android & iOS +Frameworks + CICD - Udemy

Timeline

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Ameriprise Financial Services
08.2022 - Current

Senior QA Analyst

AIG Insurance
03.2021 - 07.2022

Software Development Engineer in Testing (SDET)

Cardinal Health
09.2019 - 02.2021

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Walmart
01.2018 - 08.2019

QA Tester

Cybage
06.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
Manish Reddy