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Meraj Mohammed

South Jordan,UT

Summary

Dynamic Sr SDET with a proven track record at BlackLine, excelling in test automation and strategy development. Expert in CI/CD and AWS cloud automation, I drive cross-functional collaboration and enhance testing efficiency. Successfully managed 230 APIs for Microsoft Bing, minimizing production issues and ensuring robust software quality. Agile leader committed to excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

BlackLine – Sr SDET

BlackLine
02.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end QA ownership for critical platform features including MUIR Validation and Session Management, discovering high-impact bugs during bug bashes that reprioritized feature development and stabilized releases.
  • Identified delivery risks across multiple ongoing initiatives, proactively developing test strategies and contingency plans that mitigated delays and improved cross-team coordination.
  • Designed and implemented a custom disablement script to prevent test failures caused by auto-enabled flags, ensuring uninterrupted automation runs and maintaining CI/CD reliability.
  • Drove test strategy for major infrastructure upgrades such as SAVDI, collaborating with unfamiliar teams to align QA expectations, test coverage, and execution milestones.
  • Spearheaded testing for SANDBOX REFRESH, initiating requirement gathering across unclear specifications, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring complete validation.
  • Provided process training to technical staff in a consultative role, improving team alignment on test execution standards and boosting adoption of automation practices.
  • Researched and integrated existing frameworks to accelerate testing velocity, reducing ramp-up time and leveraging reusable assets to scale QA efficiently.
  • Defined and tracked key QA metrics including test case results, defect counts, and performance discrepancies—providing visibility and accountability throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Acted as central QA liaison within the Shared Services team, enabling seamless collaboration across engineering, product, and automation teams, contributing to platform-wide stability and delivery speed.

Sr. Software Engineer

Meridian Technologies
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Led QA strategy and test planning for the modernization of the DCAM patient management system, ensuring comprehensive validation of features built with .NET Core, Azure, and MVC architecture.
  • Drove end-to-end API testing lifecycle, including test case design, validation of authentication/authorization using Microsoft Identity Framework, and REST API automation for scalability and security.
  • Owned the UAT coordination process, working closely with business stakeholders to validate requirements, drive issue resolution, and manage successful code promotions to production with minimal defects.

Sr SDET

Pindrop
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Designed and built a scalable end-to-end automation framework using Python, integrated with Jenkins and Docker, to support continuous validation of Pindrop’s voice fraud detection platform.
  • Developed modular, reusable test components for REST APIs and backend systems, reducing test script duplication and increasing maintainability.
  • Integrated automation with CI/CD pipelines, enabling on-commit test execution and improving early defect detection across microservice deployments.
  • Implemented monitoring and logging via Kibana and Docker containers, enhancing test visibility and debugging efficiency.
  • Collaborated with DevOps and QA teams to align test triggers, environment provisioning, and result tracking within a unified test infrastructure.
  • Created test data strategies and mock services to simulate edge-case scenarios for voice authentication and fraud analytics features, improving test coverage and scenario depth.

Lead SDET

Cornerstone Ondemand Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Developed Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Test Scenarios for assigned features
  • Designed and owned automated test plans for NUnit and XUnit frameworks
  • Implemented SQS in pipeline kit, streamlining automation processes
  • Automated Microservices for Workflow Builder, enhancing efficiency
  • Partnered with the product team to review planned features and determine the most effective automation approach
  • Reviewed specifications for testability, proposing design considerations that improve automation and expand coverage
  • Managed multiple projects and features concurrently
  • Provided status updates to clients in scrum meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment
  • Identified User Stories for Automation, playing a key role in prioritizing tasks
  • Reported total test coverage and automated test coverage across features, products, and code, meeting percent coverage goals

Software Developer

Imetris
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Led analysis and understanding of test automation requirements, ensuring accurate implementation
  • Designed, customized, and enhanced automation frameworks for web applications and APIs using object-oriented technology
  • Developed and maintained automation scripts, troubleshooting failures to optimize efficiency
  • Actively participated in automation planning, sprint planning, and technical design reviews, contributing to streamlined development processes
  • Collaborated closely with software developers, managers, and SMEs to define automation strategy and deliverables
  • Established and maintained a knowledge repository and reference documents, improving accessibility to essential automation insights
  • Integrated TestRail with automation framework, enabling seamless updates on execution results
  • Executed test cases and provided detailed status reporting, ensuring transparency in progress and outcomes

Sr. Consultant

Capgemini
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Led test automation strategy and built reusable frameworks for REST APIs.
  • Trained QA teams and implemented tools (Protractor, Jasmine, Chakram) reducing manual effort.
  • Delivered enterprise-wide test architecture improvements.

Test Lead

HCL America
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Led as Test Lead for projects in the Education domain, supervising a software QA team to implement quality assurance methodologies that ensured compliance with QA standards and customer specifications
  • Managed an offshore test team running manual tests on various mobile devices, ensuring correct functionality of assessment mobile features
  • Designed and executed Test Plans and Test Strategies, including reviewing and refining test cases to enhance coverage and effectiveness
  • Created User Stories for Automation EPIC, tracking its progress across different levels to ensure structured development
  • Developed an Automation Framework for REST API using SOAPUI PRO 5.1.2, strengthening testing capabilities
  • Tracked and managed all bugs, streamlining defect resolution processes to improve software reliability
  • Performed Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, End-to-End Testing, and Acceptance Testing, ensuring comprehensive validation of software
  • Utilized Groovy scripts extensively, leveraging Java inheritance to support and refine test case execution
  • Designed and automated daily reports, optimizing visibility into testing progress and results
  • Developed UI automation for functional testing, improving efficiency in validation
  • Automated Assessment, PEM's, and Assessment & UGC API, significantly enhancing test execution reliability
  • Conducted iPad Apps Testing, ensuring seamless performance across platforms
  • Designed automation framework for Assessment Apps, enabling robust and scalable testing solutions

Education

Master in Computer Application - Computer Applications Development

Deccan College of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad, INDIA
07-2006

Skills

Core Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in test automation (Web, API, Mobile, DB, Windows) and framework development

  • Proficient in C, C, Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Groovy, LINQ, XML, JSON, HTML, CSS

  • Strong experience with AWS cloud automation, CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity), and version control (GIT, Bitbucket, TFS)

  • Skilled in test planning, strategy, execution, and bug tracking

  • Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver, Protractor, Jasmine, Mocha, JMeter, Fiddler

Process & Leadership:

  • Agile expert with Scrum Master experience

  • Strong database management (SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB)

  • Experienced in project management tools (JIRA, Rally)

  • Led QA teams and offshore test teams for global projects

  • Cross-functional collaboration with developers, managers, and SMEs

Key Accomplishments:

  • Managed 230 APIs for Microsoft Bing, resolving production issues and minimizing revenue impact

  • Built successful automation strategies for clients like Barclays, Fidelity & Pearson

Accomplishments

  • Led test automation strategy across multiple domains, optimizing efficiency and scalability
  • Managed 230 APIs for Microsoft Bing, resolving production issues and minimizing revenue impact
  • Developed automation frameworks for Web, API, Mobile, Windows, and DB applications
  • Created cloud automation solutions (AWS), enhancing monitoring and alerting capabilities
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, TeamCity, Git, and Bitbucket
  • Optimized software quality through structured test planning, execution, and bug tracking
  • Automated assessment features and APIs for clients including Barclays, Fidelity, and Pearson
  • Collaborated cross-functionally in agile teams, driving smooth project execution
  • Designed automation framework interfaces for customer interactions (Voice, Email, Chat)
  • Expert in Banking, Finance, Education, and Search Engine domains

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

BlackLine – Sr SDET

BlackLine
02.2023 - Current

Sr. Software Engineer

Meridian Technologies
11.2022 - 02.2023

Sr SDET

Pindrop
08.2021 - 10.2022

Lead SDET

Cornerstone Ondemand Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2021

Software Developer

Imetris
05.2017 - 08.2017

Sr. Consultant

Capgemini
08.2015 - 05.2017

Test Lead

HCL America
11.2014 - 08.2015

Master in Computer Application - Computer Applications Development

Deccan College of Engineering And Technology

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