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Quality Engineer | Java | Selenium | API | Performance Sharing QA Learnings, Notes & Interview Preparation

About

Quality Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Manual, Automation, API, and Performance Testing. I love learning, experimenting, and sharing what I discover in QA, whether it’s notes, interview Q&A, or practical tips from real projects. My goal is to help others grow while delivering high-quality software that businesses can trust. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: • Manual Testing: Functional, Smoke, Regression, System, Integration, UAT • Automation Testing: Selenium WebDriver with Java • API Testing: Postman (validations, variables, collections) • Performance Testing: JMeter (Load & Stress Testing) • Frameworks: TestNG, POM, Cucumber (BDD) • Tools & Platforms: JIRA, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Maven • Databases: MySQL • Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall • Domain Experience: Banking, FinTech, Healthcare, Government & Welfare 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: • Review requirements and identify high-risk scenarios to ensure accurate testing • Design and execute test cases, test strategies, and end-to-end workflows using manual and automated testing • Develop and maintain automation scripts for reliable regression cycles across releases • Validate backend logic and data consistency using API testing • Analyze system behavior under load with JMeter for performance and stability I believe quality is not just a role or a tool — it’s a mindset, and I enjoy sharing my QA journey with anyone who wants to grow in this field. Thanks for stopping by my profile! 😊 Feel free to connect or follow for QA notes, interview tips, and insights from my journey.

Location

Pune District

Work experience

Consultant at Capgemini, Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Pune District, • Currently working on a banking application, ensuring quality through manual and automation testing. • Designing and executing test cases for functional and regression testing, maintaining test cases in Excel. • Working with BDD framework (Cucumber) using Java + Selenium for automation script development. • Using Git, Bitbucket (Stash) and GitHub for version control and collaboration. • Leveraging GitHub Copilot to assist in writing automation scripts and improving productivity. • Performing end-to-end testing of critical business workflows and ensuring system reliability. • Logging and tracking defects using JIRA, ensuring proper resolution and retesting. • Actively participating in Agile ceremonies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Senior Tester at Alphaware, Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr, • Successfully led execution of complex functional and regression tests across projects. • Designed and implemented Selenium WebDriver scripts using Java and TestNG efficiently. • Strengthened the regression suite using a reusable POM structure for better maintainability. • Integrated automation execution smoothly into Agile sprint release cycles. • Validated critical APIs and backend data accurately using Postman tools. • Conducted performance testing for key APIs using JMeter for system reliability. • Collaborated closely with developers during detailed defect triage sessions. • Mentored and guided junior testers on testing approach and automation basics.

Tester at Alphaware, Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Prepared detailed test scenarios from business and technical requirements effectively. • Executed functional, system, smoke, and regression tests across multiple modules. • Automated high-priority regression scenarios successfully using Selenium scripts. • Converted manual test cases into reusable automated scripts for efficiency. • Supported automation execution during build validation and sprint cycles. • Validated backend functionality thoroughly using API testing tools across multiple modules. • Actively participated in daily stand-ups, and cross-team collaboration meetings.

Assistant System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Executed manual test cases for core business workflows accurately and efficiently. • Performed functional, system, and integration testing across multiple modules. • Assisted in running and maintaining Selenium automation suites for regression. • Practiced and applied Core Java basics for automation learning purposes. • Gained exposure to SDLC processes and Agile testing methodology effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University