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Pushpa Latha Pagadala

Austin,TX

Summary

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience at Hexagon Capability Center India, specializing in automation using Selenium and Jenkins. Proven track record in optimizing CI/CD pipelines and enhancing team collaboration through Agile practices. Skilled in API testing with Postman, delivering high-quality software solutions while fostering effective communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Hexagon Capability Center India
Hyderabad, India
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Developed, executed, and optimized comprehensive test plans for end-to-end test cases.
  • Developed and sustained functional, regression, and performance test cases utilizing Selenium and ReadyAPI.
  • Executed REST API automation utilizing Postman and ReadyAPI tools while validating OpenAPI specifications.
  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution in Jenkins.
  • Performed thorough performance and load testing with JMeter; assessed findings to uncover bottlenecks.
  • Coordinated QA deliverables within sprints, achieving precise and timely results.
    Conducted Agile ceremonies to foster improved team communication and agility.
  • Executed root cause analysis while working collaboratively with development teams to rectify critical issues.
  • Recorded testing procedures, outcomes, and defects utilizing JIRA, Confluence, and TestLink.

Associate Consultant

Capgemini
Hyderabad, India
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed full-cycle QA activities for middleware and web-based applications in energy sector.
  • Confirmed functionality of both APIs (REST & SOAP) through Postman and SOAPUI.
  • Designed RTMs, test strategies, and regression suites for multiple Agile projects.
  • Facilitated Jenkins-based CI workflows while collaborating with onshore stakeholders.
  • Performed comprehensive functional, UAT, and system testing within integrated SAP systems.
  • Developed test automation scripts and scenarios that adhere to compliance and security standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

RGM College of Engineering
India
03-2018

Skills

  • Automation technologies: Selenium, Robot Framework, Playwright
    DevOps practices: JMeter, Jenkins
  • Coding skills: Python, Java, SQL
  • API testing tools: ReadyAPI and Postman
  • Defect tracking tools: Jira, Confluence, TestLink
  • Version control systems: GitHub and Bitbucket
  • IDE proficiency: PyCharm and Eclipse
    Testing framework: TestNG

Projects

TeCS Replacement, Hexagon: Automated REST API tests and validated SOAP APIs for legacy-to-modern transitions., Conducted UI verification, SQL-based backend testing, and created performance scenarios in ReadyAPI. 

PrePay Subscription, Hexagon: Validated large-scale eCommerce transactions and activation logic across REST APIs and UI., Created multi-platform test cases and coordinated UAT cycles with stakeholders. 

SmartNet Integration with LEICA, Hexagon: Led QA efforts for global subscription integrations; covered web and backend validations., Participated in Scrum, demos, and ensured complete feature verification. 

Waypoint License Creation, Hexagon: Validated post-mission GNSS correction software via UI and backend testing., Collaborated across dev/BA teams for requirement changes and impact testing. 

Eprimo Middleware, Capgemini: Performed middleware integration testing between UI and SAP; executed functional and regression tests., Developed RTMs and managed defects through resolution; provided UAT support and QA metrics.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Hexagon Capability Center India
08.2022 - 10.2024

Associate Consultant

Capgemini
02.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

RGM College of Engineering