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Padmini Elangovan

Padmini Elangovan

Austin

Summary

Software development engineer in Test with 4+ years of strong expertise in automated testing and quality assurance. Proven track record in developing reliable test frameworks, scripting, and debugging. Adept at collaborating within cross-functional teams and adapting to changing project requirements. Known for delivering high-quality results, ensuring software integrity, and enhancing team efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SDET

Numpy Ninja
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed and developed scalable BDD-Cucumber and TDD TestNG-based automation frameworks using Selenium and Maven, utilizing the Page Object Model (POM) for functional, regression, and smoke testing.
  • Automated API testing with Postman and Rest Assured, validating response codes, payloads, schemas, and performance; implemented token-based authentication and data-driven tests using JSON and CSV.
  • Integrated logging with Log4j and SLF4J to improve test traceability and debugging.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Maven, automated test execution for every build and generated comprehensive reports via Allure, Extent, and Cucumber.
  • Performed web scraping of dynamic websites using Selenium WebDriver, extracted over 5,000 recipes and storing them in a PostgreSQL database with optimized schema for fast retrieval.
  • Applied advanced SQL and PostgreSQL skills for data validation and integrity across test automation workflows.
  • Worked with tools like Allure, Extent, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, TestRail, ChainTest, and Newman to produce comprehensive test reports with logs and screenshots.
  • Managed source control with Git and GitHub; collaborated in code reviews and merges.
  • Worked in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and used Jira for defect and task management.
  • Conducted test case management using Zephyr Scale and TestRail for better traceability and reporting.

QA Test Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2012 - 03.2016
  • Extensive domain knowledge in Banking and Telecommunication industry.
  • Developed test plans, traceability matrices, test data, test summary reports, and defect reports.
  • Designed, developed, and executed test cases according to business requirements.
  • Actively participated in peer reviews and walkthroughs of test scripts, ensuring they met functional and technical requirements.
  • Conducted GUI testing, functional testing, and acceptance testing, ensuring results complied with predefined requirements.
  • Involved in defect management, using Quality Centre (QC) to identify quality defects, report bugs, and track defect status until closure.
  • Played a key role in regression testing, executing scripts quarterly.
  • Tested banking applications on Mainframe (TSYS) and web/mobile platforms.

Education

Master’s - Computer Application

Sastra University
07.2015

Bachelor’s - Computer Science

University of Madras
05.2012

Skills

  • Test Automation Framework -BDD/TDD
  • Test Report Generation
  • CI/CD pipeline Integration
  • Database - PostgreSQL/SQL
  • SQA Testing & Methodology
  • Source code management – GIT
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Rest API Testing - Rest Assured
  • API Testing – Postman
  • Selenium Automation
  • Logging strategies – Log4j/SLF4J
  • Defect Tracking & Reporting
  • Manual testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • End-to-end testing

Certification

ISTQB – Foundation level in Software Testing

Technology Summary

  • Programming Language : Java, C, OOPS USING C++
  • Databases : MySQL, PostgresSQL
  • IDE/Special Software : Eclipse, Visual Studio
  • Project Management : Jira, Trello
  • Testcase Management : Zephyr Scale, TestRail
  • CI/CD & Version Control : Jenkins, Git, GitHub
  • Reporting Tools : Allure, Extent, ChainTest, Cucumber, TestNG

Testing Tools

  • Selenium
  • Postman
  • Rational Quality Manager
  • Rest Assured
  • QTP (Quick Test Professional)
  • Quality Center

Blogs

  • The Ultimate Guide to Test Automation Reports
  • Comprehensive Analysis on Test Automation: Key Features and Insights of Reporting Tool
  • Rest Assured Specification Class for Code Reusability
  • The Complete Guide to Rest Assured logging with Log method
  • Streamline Your API Debugging: Rest Assured Logging Mechanism with Filters

Awards

  • Winner in Postman Hackathon Held at Numpy Ninja, March 2025.
  • First Runner-Up in Gherkin Hackathon held at Numpy Ninja, February 2025.
  • First Runner-Up in API Rest Assured Hackathon held at Numpy Ninja,March 2025.

Timeline

SDET

Numpy Ninja
10.2024 - Current

QA Test Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2012 - 03.2016

Bachelor’s - Computer Science

University of Madras

Master’s - Computer Application

Sastra University

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