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Soumya Joshi

Cumming,GA

Summary

Results-oriented professional with a solid background in Automation QA and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles. Proficient in the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within Agile and Iterative development environments. Skilled in designing and implementing Cucumber Automation Frameworks, executing automated test scripts, and analyzing results. Demonstrated expertise in Batch, UI and API testing, cross-browser testing, and managing various testing types. Well-versed in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), showcasing effective team leadership and delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead QA Automation Engineer/SDET

Equifax
Alpharetta, GA
10.2021 - Current
  • Designed, developed, implemented and maintained automated regression tests.
  • Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot problems during the QA process.
  • Developed automated test scripts for web-based applications using Selenium WebDriver, backend batch jobs using GCP airflow DAGs and Rest APIs.
  • Documented, triaged and managed defects in JIRA and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Developed and implemented automated testing strategies, plans, scripts and procedures.
  • Led teams in continual improvement of test design and automation practices.
  • Performed functional, integration, system and acceptance testing activities.
  • Implemented CI and CD processes for rapid deployment of software releases.
  • Created and executed automation test plans to ensure software quality.
  • Optimized existing test suites for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Researched new technologies related to the field of QA Automation Engineering.
  • Trained team members on various aspects of automation testing strategies.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET II)

ProKarma
Alpharetta, GA
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Ensured quality assurance standards are met throughout all phases of the SDLC process.
  • Created detailed bug reports and tracked them through the development process until resolution.
  • Conducted manual tests on web applications to ensure functionality across multiple browsers and platforms.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes for automated builds, deployment, and testing.
  • Designed and implemented end-to-end automation frameworks for unit, integration, API, UI and UX testing using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
  • Performed exploratory testing to identify new areas of risk or potential issues in the software.
  • Analyzed product requirements to develop a comprehensive system test plan.
  • Developed automated test scripts to perform smoke, functional, regression and integration testing.
  • Developed performance tests using JMeter for load and stress testing of web applications.
  • Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
  • Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.

QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER (API & UI TESTING)

Mindtree
Alpharetta, GA
06.2018 - 06.2020
JMeterg test suites for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Researched new technologies related to the field of QA Automation Engineering.
  • Monitored production environment for stability and reliability of applications.
  • Load tested APIs using LoadUI.
  • Validated the YAML files for the API proxy documentation in swaggerHub.
  • swaggerHub

    TEST & PROGRAMMER ANALYST

    Trunow Corporation
    Norcross, GA
    12.2017 - 05.2018
    • Provided technical support on software applications throughout the organization.
    • Documented programs and details regarding development, revisions and alterations.
    • Monitored performance of applications after deployment in a production environment.
    • Analyzed user requirements, developed detailed system design specifications and wrote program code for applications.
    • Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.
    • Investigated application issues, identified causes and initiated troubleshooting methods for immediate resolution.
    • Collaborated with other programmers to create optimized programming solutions.

    Quality Analyst

    IBM India Private Limited
    Bangalore, Karnataka
    07.2010 - 11.2014
    • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
    • Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
    • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
    • Completed unit and regression tests on software and individual modules.
    • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
    • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.

    Education

    Master of Science -

    Arizona State University
    Tempe, AZ
    05-2017

    Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

    Bangalore Institute of Technology
    Bangalore, India
    06-2010

    Skills

    • Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr Enterprise
    • Automation Tools: Selenium Webdriver, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, Rest Assured
    • Databases: MS SQL Server, Mongodb
    • Web Service Tools: Postman, ReadyAPI, LoadUI, SOAPUI, REST Assured, Jmeter, Karate
    • Programming languages: Java, Groovy, SQL, UNIX Shell Script
    • Build Automation: Maven
    • CI: Jenkins
    • Utilities: Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code, Swagger
    • Requirements Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, Performance Testing, Integration Testing,Test Program Development, Automated Testing Frameworks, QA Reporting, Batch Testing, API Testing, UI testing
    • Database Querying

    Timeline

    Lead QA Automation Engineer/SDET

    Equifax
    10.2021 - Current

    Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET II)

    ProKarma
    03.2021 - 10.2021

    QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER (API & UI TESTING)

    Mindtree
    06.2018 - 06.2020

    TEST & PROGRAMMER ANALYST

    Trunow Corporation
    12.2017 - 05.2018

    Quality Analyst

    IBM India Private Limited
    07.2010 - 11.2014

    Master of Science -

    Arizona State University

    Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

    Bangalore Institute of Technology
    Soumya Joshi