SUMMARY:

• 6+ years of experience working as software Development Engineer in Test.
• Experience working in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile/SCRUM and Waterfall models.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile Scrum Methodology.
• Involved in testing of application using the Scrum (Agile) methodology. Helped in manual testing when needed with a cross - functional team member mindset.
• Good exposure to Confidential Grooming and Confidential Planning sessions to analyze the Confidential Backlog items and providing proper estimates. Provided feedback on Confidential Retrospective meeting.
• Extensively involved in most stages of testing life cycle.
• Experience with Verification and Validation in the testing phase of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Participated in User Story discussion and provided feedback on Acceptance Criteria.
• Extensive experience in Smoke Testing, Positive, Negative, Functional Testing and Regression Testing.
• Ability to create framework from scratch using Java programming language and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience using Cucumber tool as a bridge between technical and non-technical people in team with Cucumber Gherkin keywords in feature file.
• Developed Page object model to increase the re-usability and maintainability of framework along with maven to manage all dependencies. Familiar using Jenkins as Continues Integration tool.
• Conducted cross-browser and parallel testing using TestNG. Used TestNG annotations to organize and reduce duplication in my framework.
• Developed and maintained Automation Framework from scratch using Selenium WebDriver with Java . Ran test scripts using Eclipse IDE.
• Well versed in designing and implementing automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit.
• Experience using GitHub to centralize team builds and as a tool for version control.
• Worked with web services testing like SOAP and REST.
• Developed Behavior Driven Development tests using Cucumber by writing behavior and step definitions using Selenium WebDriver with Java .
• Implemented Behavior driven development (BDD) framework using cucumber tool with Gherkin Cucumber keywords. Used Maven to configure all the dependencies.
• Extensive experience in developing test automation framework with Data Driven approach from external data source.
• Experience in Defect Tracking and test management using testing tools like HP ALM and Jira.
• Automated Regression test cases with Selenium WebDriver to support major application release.
• Scheduled, generated and emailed test script results report using Jenkins Continues Integration tool.
• Knowledge on Core Java concepts like Data Structures (Collections), Inheritance , Abstraction , Encapsulation , Polymorphism and Exception handling .
• Experience in enhancing existing framework to improve the test automation reusability and maintainability by creating reusable methods.
• Import/export data from Oracle/MySQL database using JDBC connections.
• Proficient in Back-end Testing including writing SQL queries for testing data.
• Proven leadership qualities with emphasis on individual and team effort backed with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven team player and self-starter, capable of working independently and motivating a team of professionals.
• Believe in Agile core values and team success. Respects all deadline and make sure we as a team collaborate and help each other whenever needed.
• Ability to adapt to new environment quickly, strong team player, good communication, good analytical and computation skills, enthusiastic learner, confident, sincere and committed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Test Management: HP ALM, JIRA

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnitLanguages: SQL, VB Script, Java

OS: Windows

Database: Oracle, MySQL, Informix

TestFramework Design: Page Object Model, Cucumber, Maven

Web Services: Soap UI, Rest

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Bentonville, AR

Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked in Agile Scrum methodology, attended Daily scrum, Confidential Planning, Confidential Grooming, Confidential Review and Retrospective meeting.
• Done code review and got feedback to have better testing scripts in-terms of increasing reusability and maintainability.
• Worked on Page Object Model design and arranged page classes and test classes in different packages.
• Used Java OOP to develop my testing script and ran my test scripts using Eclipse IDE.
• Developed Automation Scripts and supported Regression Suite.
• Used BitBucket to centralize the testing framework
• Worked with Maven to manage all dependencies
• Resolved long execution time issues by developing explicitly wait functions with Java and improved the existing scripts.
• Executed automated test cases for Regression and Analyzed test failure for defects.
• Logged valid defects on Jira and made sure they were fixed and re-tested. Collaborated with Subject Matter Expert if unsure about defect.
• Used build in methods that come with TestNG to like dependsOn, priority etc.
• Used Selenium WebDriver along with Java OOP to develop testing script and provide enough testing coverage.
• Analyzed execution result to identify test failure and reporting defects.
• Executed test scripts using Java and logged defects in JIRA to make sure that we deliver bug-free application
• Created re-usable methods to save time for the company and team members.
• Organized and participated in team building events to increase our motivation and productivity
• Was actively involved in and worked with other testers and developers to reach the cross-functional mindset. Helped each other whenever needed. Worked overtime to finish task on deadline as a team.

Confidential, Columbia, MD

Sr. Automation Developer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated with Client, Business Analysts, and End-Users for better quality testing. Worked closely with business team to understand User Stories .
• Worked in Agile Scrum methodology, attended Daily scrum, Confidential Planning, Confidential Grooming, Confidential Review and Retrospective meeting. Joined weekly meeting with the management team and walkthroughs.
• Participated in peer review meetings in development of User stories and Test Cases.
• Performed different kinds of testing like Smoke testing , Black Box testing , Functionality testing , Regression testing and Back End Testing.
• Created framework from scratch using Page Object Mode l to make the maintenance of my framework easier and save time in terms of re-usability.
• Performed Behavior Driven Testing (BDD) using Cucumber tool. Created feature file scenarios based on the user stories.
• Responsible for maintaining the framework.
• Conducted Data Driven testing using external files.
• As cross-functional team-member, I supported functional testing team on demand basis to meet the testing deadlines.
• Created test data using automation scripts when needed
• Developed and scheduled daily Smoke Test script using Jenkins Continues Integration Tool and generated report.
• Used Maven as a tool to manage all my dependencies and to make it easier to share whenever needed.
• Used Github to centralize team builds and for version control when needed.
• Experience with Backend testing using Sequence Query Language (SQL).

Confidential, Herndon, VA

Automation Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed User Stories and provided feedback. Involved in creating Test Cases according to the business requirements.
• Practiced in an Agile Scrum environment. Participated in User story discussion and requirement grooming to understand the requirement.
• Reviewed the User stories , Acceptance Criteria based on the smart criteria.
• Created test scenarios and test cases based on User stories in Cucumber feature file.
• Used Gherkin to create features and scenarios , which can be readable and understandable by Product owners and Business Analyst.
• Implemented Page Object Model Automation (POM) framework with Java , Selenium Web-Driver and JUnit framework.
• Developed test script in Java OOP using Eclipse IDE .
• Performed Debugging and Maintenance of the scripts as and when required.
• Participated in Peer Review meeting and provided feedback for test automation scripts and user stories.
• Performed Back-End Testing as well as UI testing.
• Interacted with developers to discuss exiting software defects and re-tested the fixed issues.
• Communicated with Development Team to resolve and retest defects.
• Coordinated between the automation testers and manual testers and Business Analyst for the scheduling of the test runs.

Confidential, DC

Jr. Automation Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the application and business requirement to create manual test cases for different modules of the application.
• Worked with Waterfall methodology.
• Created Test Cases according to the requirement document.
• Performed Manual Testing of application whenever it was needed.
• Performed functional testing and smoke testing of application using QTP and VBScript.
• Worked on compatibility testing of the application using QTP.
• Wrote test scripts using VBScript and QTP for Regression Testing in every changes in modules.
• Performed manual testing and documented bugs and change requests using HP Alm.
• Executed the test cases for the application. Re-tested failed test scripts.
• Filed and tracked the defects using HP Alm . Created test cases according to the requirement.
• Performed backend testing using Sequenced Query Language (SQL) queries.