Sneha Nakka
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Experienced QA Automation Engineer with 8 years of expertise in Software Development in Test (SDET), manual, functional, API, database, mobile, and automation testing. Proficient in using tools like Selenium, Appium (iOS, Android, Windows), Rest Assured, SOAP UI, Postman, and JUnit for testing across multiple domains including telecommunications, retail, healthcare, banking, and finance. Skilled in designing and implementing test frameworks (TDD, BDD, Data-driven, Hybrid) and automating tests using Java, Python, and Selenium WebDriver. Strong experience in API testing, CI/CD tools (Jenkins), performance testing, and DevOps integration. Expertise in creating test plans, test cases, defect reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments. Adept at using tools like qTest, HP Quality Center, and ALM for test case management and defect tracking. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills along with strong leadership and communication abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Automation Engineer
Insurance Auto Auctions
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and tested workflow tasks, documented test cases, defects, and errors; performed cross-browser compatibility testing using C#.
- Coordinated with developers, tracked defects in JIRA, and prepared QA matrices and status reports; conducted regression testing post-defect resolution.
- Created and maintained automation test scripts for functionality, regression, and smoke testing, using Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and Microservices.
- Performed API testing with SOAP UI, REST Assured, and Postman, and executed backend testing with SQL queries for data validation and retrieval.
- Worked in Agile methodology, utilized Rally for defect tracking, and integrated test suites into Jenkins for automated execution post-deployment.
- Developed and executed automated test scripts across multiple platforms and browsers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
QA Automation Engineer
Verizon
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed business and functional requirements to develop test plans following Agile methodology and translated manual regression test cases into automated tests using C#.
- Developed and executed automated test scripts for APIs (API Scan, Postman, SOAP UI, REST) and web applications using Selenium, Appium, and Microservices, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Set up DevOps CI/CD tools like Jenkins for distributed execution and continuous integration; integrated test suites with Jenkins, Maven, and GitHub for automated builds.
- Created detailed documentation for test cases, procedures, and results analysis, promoting transparency in the QA process.
- Performed functional testing, cross-browser compatibility testing, and performance testing, including stability, speed, scalability, and responsiveness of applications using JMeter.
- Worked with ALM Toolkit and qTest for requirements management, test case creation, and defect tracking, and participated in Agile sprints with defect reporting in JIRA and Rally.
- Designed and implemented automation frameworks for end-to-end testing using Selenium WebDriver and Appium (iOS, Android, Windows), and ensured traceability with system requirements and design documentation.
QA Engineer
Verra Mobility
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed automation scripts and test cases using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Microservices for regression and smoke testing, ensuring robust test coverage across multiple browsers and platforms.
- Designed and implemented an object-driven framework for Selenium WebDriver, performing functionality, manual, and mobile testing with Appium (iOS, Android, Windows Phone OS).
- Created and executed API test cases using API Scan, SOAP UI, REST and Postman; extensively involved in Python scripting for automation during each sprint.
- Performed backend testing using SQL scripts to verify data updates according to business rules and ensured system functionality through database validation.
- Set up DevOps CI/CD tools like Jenkins for distributed execution, coordinated defect tracking in JIRA, and maintained test matrices and project schedules to track progress.
- Interacted with development teams for defect resolution, wrote test scenarios for edge cases, and validated application performance, browser compatibility, and functionality.
QA Automation Tester
7- Eleven
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Analyzed user stories and acceptance criteria for sprints, reviewed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases with the project team, and executed test cases based on requirements.
- Developed and maintained automated regression test cases in Selenium WebDriver using Java, Maven, and TestNG; designed Page Object Model (POM) and Keyword-Driven frameworks.
- Configured Maven for Java automation projects, utilized TestNG for cross-browser testing, and implemented synchronization techniques like Implicit and Explicit waits in Selenium WebDriver.
- Conducted backend testing with SQL queries, performed data-driven testing using JDBC in SOAP UI, and validated data from Oracle databases for business rule compliance.
- Integrated automated test suites with Jenkins for continuous integration and automated test execution post-deployment; executed regression tests during each release cycle.
- Collaborated with development teams in Agile/Scrum methodology, participated in daily standup's, prepared QA metrics, and reported on project status and test results for business approval.
QA Test Engineer
Prime Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed R&D standards and kept up-to-date with healthcare regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance in testing processes for ICD-10 systems and hospital applications.
- Prepared and executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Python, implemented automation frameworks with Cucumber and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approaches.
- Configured Test Data Services (TDS) and Test Data Management (TDM) using tools like Delphix and Informatica, focusing on data masking and generation for testing.
- Maintained Selenium and Java automation code in source control systems like Jenkins, and developed test plans and documentation for multiple releases.
- Performed various types of testing including Smoke, Functional, System, Cross-Browser, Regression, and Integration, using Selenium WebDriver and Python for test execution.
- Managed defect tracking and reporting in JIRA, generated automated daily reports, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product testability and quality throughout the SDLC.
QA Test Engineer
Capital One
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed automation scripts and test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Eclipse across multiple browsers and environments for online investing and BillPay applications.
- Created and maintained the test framework for automation, including API test cases with API Scan, and performed Data-Driven Testing using external Excel files for positive and negative test scenarios.
- Utilized TestNG for writing and executing unit test cases, and wrote complex SQL queries to verify data stored in MySQL databases for backend validation.
- Proficient in Test Data Management (TDM) and Data Masking using tools like Delphix and Informatica to ensure effective test data handling.
- Collaborated with development and product management teams to track and resolve defects, and conducted Regression and End-to-End Testing to ensure integrated product functionality.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings, reported progress, and worked with version control systems like Git for efficient collaboration across teams.
QA Engineer
Fidelity Information Services
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Involved in all phases of SDLC, including coding, scripting, and documentation, ensuring alignment with business requirements and functional specifications.
- Utilized OOP concepts such as multithreading, inheritance, and class creation for development and integrated web pages using JSP, Servlets, and JDBC.
- Developed and maintained object-driven test frameworks for Selenium WebDriver and conducted mobile testing with Appium for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone OS.
- Performed a range of testing types, including functional, smoke, system integration, and black-box/white-box testing, and executed automated test scripts for daily testing procedures.
- Worked with Jenkins for build automation, tracked defects using JIRA, and updated test cases in HP Quality Center (ALM), ensuring all testing activities were well-documented.
- Supported agile sprint activities, provided feedback in scrum meetings, and verified hot fixes and software updates within the sprint backlog to ensure timely delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Cloud Computing
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY05-2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
Virginia International University
Fairfax, VA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering
JNTU
03-2014
Skills
HTML
- CSS
- Java Script
- C#
- Python
- Selenium Web driver
- SoapUI
- IntelliJ
- Cucumber
- Protractor
- Appium
- Informatica
- Postman
- Version One
- Load Runner
- HP ALM/Quality Center
- SQL Navigator
- Jenkins/Hudson
- Agile (Scrum)
- PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, MySQL
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QA Automation Engineer
Insurance Auto Auctions
08.2022 - 06.2024
QA Automation Engineer
Verizon
07.2021 - 07.2022
QA Engineer
Verra Mobility
06.2019 - 06.2021
QA Automation Tester
7- Eleven
06.2018 - 05.2019
QA Test Engineer
Prime Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
QA Test Engineer
Capital One
05.2016 - 11.2017
QA Engineer
Fidelity Information Services
04.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Cloud Computing
Campbellsville University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Virginia International University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering
JNTU
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