Peeyush Mishra
Cleveland
Summary
QA Automation Engineer and Test Lead with over 15 years of progressive experience in software testing, automation engineering, and data validation across banking and enterprise-grade applications. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality solutions by combining strong technical knowledge with a deep understanding of end-to-end quality assurance processes within Agile and distributed delivery models.
Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber. Adept at implementing modular, reusable, and data-driven automation solutions that significantly improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and overall software quality.
Strong background in CI/CD pipeline implementation and management, leveraging tools such as Jenkins and Gradle to enable continuous integration, automated testing, and seamless deployment workflows. Skilled in integrating automation suites into DevOps pipelines to support continuous testing and accelerate release cycles.
Hands-on experience in data validation and backend testing, including large-scale data processing and validation using PySpark, Hadoop, and ElasticSearch. Proven ability to validate complex data pipelines, perform cross-system data reconciliation, and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across distributed systems.
Demonstrated expertise in manual and exploratory testing, ensuring comprehensive validation of application functionality, usability, and business logic. Adept at identifying edge cases, uncovering hidden defects, and ensuring high-quality user experience through detailed functional analysis.
Strong domain knowledge in Banking and Financial Crime & Compliance Management (FCCM),including validation of transaction monitoring systems, case management workflows, and regulatory reporting processes. Experienced in ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements in data-sensitive environments.
Experienced in developing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation, including test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test summary reports, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and alignment with organizational standards and best practices.
Recognized for strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality testing solutions, improving process efficiency, and contributing to successful project outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Automation Engineer / Lead Onshore
Wipro Limited
Cleveland
05.2025 - Current
- Design, develop, and maintain a scalable UI automation framework using tools such as Selenium and Java, ensuring modularity, reusability, and high test coverage.
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of automation frameworks, incorporating data-driven testing and environment-based configurations.
- Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Gradle) for automated test execution, enabling continuous integration and continuous testing within the development lifecycle.
- Perform comprehensive testing of applications across UI and data layers, including automated testing for regression and functional validation of web-based user interfaces, manual testing for exploratory, usability, and edge-case validation, backend data validation using PySpark, Hadoop, and ElasticSearch, and cross-system data comparison to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Execute sprint and release testing activities, including validation of new features, regression testing, defect tracking, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases in Agile environments
- Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test strategy documents, test plans, test cases, and test summary reports, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and audit requirements
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to offshore testing teams, including task planning and allocation, review of test cases and execution results, and ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and data engineers to analyze requirements and design effective test scenarios covering both UI functionality and backend data processing.
- Implement large-scale data validation using PySpark for high-volume datasets, improving efficiency and accuracy in validating data pipelines and reporting systems.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements, particularly in data-sensitive and audit-driven environments.
Test Lead – Offshore, Pune, India
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Pune
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead end-to-end test planning, strategy, and execution for enterprise applications in Agile environments, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements
- Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and quality processes, ensuring comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing
- Oversee execution of manual and automated test cases using Selenium and Java, ensuring timely defect identification, tracking, and resolution
- Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to manage testing deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and project objectives
- Review and validate test artifacts (test cases, test scripts, test data), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with defined standards
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and data engineers to analyze requirements and design effective test scenarios, including backend data validation using PySpark
- Monitor testing progress and provide status reporting, risk assessment, and defect metrics to stakeholders and leadership
- Support and contribute to automation framework enhancements and CI/CD pipeline integration, enabling continuous testing and improved release efficiency
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards, SDLC processes, and regulatory compliance requirements in enterprise environments
Automation Test Engineer, Onshore
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Halifax
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Design and develop automated software testing tools, frameworks, and scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
- Ensure quality across the software development lifecycle through continuous testing and validation practices.
- Translate business requirements into functional and non-functional test scenarios to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Maintain and enhance automation frameworks to support evolving application and business needs.
- Develop and execute automated test cases for regression, functional, and integration testing.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing workflows, improving efficiency and release quality.
- Perform manual testing, including exploratory testing, requirement validation, and edge-case analysis to ensure complete functional coverage.
- Conduct backend data validation using PySpark and Hadoop, validating large-scale datasets in distributed environments.
- Perform cross-system data reconciliation to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Validate data transformations and business rules implemented in data pipelines using PySpark.
- Collaborate with developers and data engineers to analyze data flow and ETL processes for end-to-end validation.
- Identify and troubleshoot defects, providing detailed root cause analysis and supporting resolution.
- Document automation frameworks, testing processes, and data validation methodologies for knowledge sharing.
Junior Automation Test Engineer, Offshore
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Pune
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to design effective test scenarios and test cases.
- Perform manual testing including functional, regression, integration, and system testing to validate application behavior.
- Develop and execute automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java under guidance of senior team members.
- Participate in automation framework development, contributing to reusable components and test utilities.
- Execute regression test suites and analyze results to identify defects and ensure system stability.
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as JIRA/ALM, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
- Support data validation activities by verifying backend data against UI outputs and expected results.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Maintain test documentation including test cases, execution reports, and defect logs.
- Continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies to improve testing efficiency.
Functional QA Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Pune
05.2011 - 11.2018
- Perform manual functional testing of web-based applications to validate system behavior against business requirements.
- Create and execute test cases and test scenarios based on requirement specifications and user stories.
- Conduct regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing to ensure application stability and functionality.
- Identify, document, and track defects, and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Validate UI behavior, workflows, and business logic through end-to-end manual testing.
- Participate in requirement analysis and walkthrough sessions to understand application functionality and testing scope.
- Maintain test documentation including test cases, execution results, and defect reports.
- Support test execution cycles and assist in ensuring timely delivery of quality software releases.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Jabalpur Engineering Collage
Jabalpur, MP06-2010
Skills
- UI automation
- Automation framework development
- API testing
- Data-driven testing
- Performance testing
- Backend data validation
- Test strategy
- Test management
- Agile methodologies
- Pipeline management
- Data management
- Stakeholder collaboration
Testing & QA Expertise
- Software Testing (Functional, Regression, Integration, System, User Acceptance Testing)
- Test Planning, Test Design, and Test Execution
- Defect Tracking, Reporting, and Defect Lifecycle Management
- Test Documentation (Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Summary Reports)
- Manual and Automated API Testing
- Quality Assurance in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Automation & Programming
- Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber
- REST Assured (API Automation)
- Java (Automation Scripting)
- Automation Framework Design (Data-Driven, Hybrid Frameworks)
Data & Backend Validation
- Data Validation and Reconciliation
- SQL Server
- PySpark
- Hadoop & ElasticSearch
CI/CD & DevOps
- Jenkins
- Gradle
- GitHub
Tools & Technologies
- JIRA, HP ALM, QTest, ServiceNow
- Postman, Fiddler
- Microsoft Visio
- Savigent
Domain Expertise
- Banking & Financial Services
- FCCM (Financial Crime & Compliance Management)
- AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Systems
- Transaction Monitoring & Case Management
Certifications & Training
- ISTQB Foundation Certification – 2011
- JIRA Training – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2014)
- Selenium WebDriver Training – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2015)
- API Testing – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2017)
- REST Assured API Testing – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2018)
Timeline
QA Automation Engineer / Lead Onshore
Wipro Limited
05.2025 - Current
Test Lead – Offshore, Pune, India
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
03.2024 - 04.2025
Automation Test Engineer, Onshore
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2022 - 03.2024
Junior Automation Test Engineer, Offshore
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
11.2018 - 02.2022
Functional QA Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
05.2011 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Jabalpur Engineering Collage