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Santosh A

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with over 7 years of experience in Manual & Automation Testing of web-based applications and mobile client/server applications in different domains utilizing Selenium, Java, TestNG, Appium, QTP, SOAP UI, HP-ALM, and Quality Center. Worked on end-end testing cycle in Software development life cycle (SDLC) such as gathering testing requirements, creating the Test plan document, Test strategy, Test case creation, Test execution, defect tracking, resolution, documentation, and reporting. Experience working in a dynamic, agile environment to deliver quality data solutions. Involved in daily scrum calls and sprint planning meetings. Expertise in Smoke testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, System testing, Integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Hands-on experience in testing web services (SOAP, REST) using SOAP UI Tools. Experience in creating and maintaining server-side integration tests using Python and Selenium Web drivers. Experienced in load and performance testing tool JMeter. Expertise in performance functional and regression testing of Web applications and their functionalities using UFT/QTP. Expert in developing Selenium with Java using TestNG Framework, Web Driver/RC/IDE/GRID test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and Test Frameworks using Testing Junit, TestNG, and MAVEN build tools. Implemented Appium with Selenium in TestNG Framework for end-to-end testing. Experience in Groovy Script for SQL connection to the database. Experience in API Testing using SOUP UI and Postman Tools. Strong experience working with repositories GitHub and Bitbucket. Implemented cross-browser testing for Chrome, Firefox, IE, and Safari. Experience in understanding code written in different programming languages, such as VB Script and Java Script, and databases like Oracle and SQL Server. Knowledge on POS (Point of Sale) Model and VB Scripting using UFT to execute the Test Scripts. Expertise in documenting defects with a high level of detail, accuracy, and informative recreation steps using Quality Centre, JIRA, and IBM Clear Quest. Good Communication, interpersonal, and Teamwork skills. Excellent Organization, Analytical, and Problem-Solving skills, and ability to quickly learn new technologies. Capable of working as a Team Member or Individually with minimum supervision.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, FL
10.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with the Product Owner, Business analyst, and Developers to analyze business requirements, system, and functional testing requirements to develop and test custom-developed applications
  • Designed and built Framework using Selenium with TestNG framework built using Page Object Model implementation in Eclipse IDE
  • Developed data-driven tests using VBScript coding in UFT to test applications with different data values
  • Worked on Test Automation using Selenium Web Driver and TestNG Framework on cross-browser (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari) using Chrome driver
  • Performed different testing task using various test scripts on Selenium WebDriver and Junit
  • Worked on various QTP Automation tools, such as QTP/UFT, using VB Scripting and descriptive programming approaches on various projects
  • Used Azure DevOps (formerly TFS) to effectively manage test case creation, track bug reports, and ensure smooth collaboration across development teams
  • I wrote detailed test cases, tracked and prioritized bugs, and monitored the progress of tasks to ensure timely delivery
  • Used SOAPUI tool and Advance REST client to test web services
  • Worked on the POS (Point of Sale) Model and VB Scripting using UFT to execute the test scripts
  • Executed automation scripts using UFT (data-driven testing) for regression and smoke test purposes
  • Created UFT scripts with local and shared object repositories and maintained them in the object repository manager
  • Worked on the framework development and maintenance of the MyWork application and Pharmacy EPS, ensuring seamless integration with POS systems
  • Extensively used automated test tools like UFT for Functional and Regression Testing
  • Wrote Test Cases based on business requirement documents for different scenarios
  • Developed and executed standard test plans and procedures
  • Wrote SQL queries based on business requirements to conduct backend testing
  • Exposure to views, triggers, and stored procedures
  • Collaborated with development teams to investigate and correct software bugs and deficiencies based on testing results
  • Participate in design sessions, plan sprints, and groom the backlog
  • Attended status meetings to discuss the status of the project
  • Environment: UFT/QTP, Selenium IDE, Selenium Web driver, Java, SOAPUI, JSP, HTML, Oracle DB (10.x, 11.x), UNIX, HP ALM, XML, Agile, SQL, and Windows

QA Automation Engineer

Conduent
Secaucus, New Jersey
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Involved in analyzing user requirements for application enhancements and preparing testing specifications
  • Worked on Agile/Scrum Methodology involved in giving points to User Stories, Backlog grooming, User story demos, attended retrospective meetings, and worked on Iterations (Sprints) part of releases
  • Created a Test Plan to coordinate testing within the project and to establish timelines for successful completion
  • Developed test scenarios and test procedures based on the test requirements
  • Created test cases to be used in testing business applications in order to verify that client requirements are incorporated into the system design
  • Extensively involved in Smoke testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, System testing, and Integration
  • Created a Hybrid Framework of automation for the application using VBScript coding in UFT
  • Documented defects identified during test case execution and worked with developers to resolve the defects
  • Wrote SQL Queries to validate data in SQL Server and Oracle
  • Tested the workflow from the front end to the back end using SQL queries to ensure data completeness, integrity, and accuracy
  • Used VB Scripting to automate functional test cases using QTP and created all testing tools required for the project
  • Involved in defect validation and regression testing using UFT
  • Supported the client during User Acceptance Testing
  • Utilized common services framework, error handling & message normalization framework, mediation layer, automated monitoring framework
  • Environment: Quick test Pro (QTP), UFT, HP ALM, Rally, Windows, Oracle 11g, MS SQL Server, HTML, Unix, SQL, MS Office Suite MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Visio), XML, Agile

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyberabad

Skills

  • HP Unified Functional Testing

  • Selenium Web Driver

  • SOAPUI

  • HP ALM

  • Quality Center

  • Microsoft Visual Studio

  • C

  • VBScript

  • Java

  • JavaScript

  • Ruby

  • Shell Script

  • Python

  • HTML

  • XML

  • SQL

  • PL/SQL

  • Integration Testing

  • Functional Testing

  • Regression Testing

  • Performance Testing

  • Load Testing

  • Manual Testing

  • Black Box Testing

  • White Box Testing

  • DevOps AZURE

  • Rally

  • MS SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Windows 10

  • Windows 7

  • Windows Vista

  • Windows XP

  • UNIX

Timeline

Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Southeastern Grocers
10.2019 - Current

QA Automation Engineer

Conduent
01.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Santosh A
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