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Ashish Kumar

Software Engineer – SDET 3 @ Black Duck | Python, Selenium, Playwright

Bengaluru

12+ years of work experience

Black Duck
Aug 20263 mosPresent

Bengaluru

Software Development Engineer in Test III (SDET-3) | Black Duck Driving quality engineering and automation initiatives for enterprise-grade Application Security Testing (AST)solutions, with a focus on scalable test architecture, AI-assisted validation, cloud-native platforms, and continuous delivery. Test Automation Architecture: Design and enhance Python-based automation frameworks using Pytest, supporting functional, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and regression testing across distributed systems. Application Security & DAST: Validate Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) workflows, including vulnerability detection, scan orchestration, security findings, and reporting accuracy. API & Microservices Testing: Engineer automated REST API test suites covering authentication, authorization, service integrations, error handling, and data integrity. AI-Driven Quality Engineering: Leverage Generative AI (GenAI) and AI-assisted testing to accelerate test development, improve coverage analysis, optimize scripts, and streamline defect investigation. CI/CD & DevOps: Integrate continuous testing and automated quality gates into delivery pipelines, enabling early defect identification and reliable deployments. Cloud & Containerization: Utilize Docker, Linux, and cloud-based infrastructure for environment provisioning, distributed validation, and system troubleshooting. Reliability Engineering: Perform root cause analysis (RCA), address automation instability, and strengthen test execution efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technical Collaboration: Partner with development, security research, DevOps, and product engineering teams to implement risk-based testing strategies and shift-left quality practices. Core Technologies: Python, Pytest, REST APIs, Postman, SQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Linux, Git, CI/CD, Generative AI, AI-Assisted Testing, Application Security Testing (AST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Microservices, Agile/S
ChargePoint
Nov 202510 mosAug 2026

Bengaluru

• Led QA initiatives for web-based features in global EV charging solutions, enhancing user experience across various charging stations. • Designed comprehensive test strategies and functional test plans for high-scale distributed systems, ensuring robust quality assurance. • Built and maintained UI and API automation suites using Selenium and Python/Java, streamlining testing processes.
BT Group
Jun 20223 yrs 6 mosNov 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Tata Consultancy Services
Mar 20211 yr 3 mosMay 2022

Wipro Limited
Dec 20182 yrs 4 mosMar 2021

Bangalore

Wipro Limited
Aug 20144 yrs 4 mosNov 2018

Bangalore

Ashish’s AI Stack

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openai
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Amazon Q Developer
Amazon Q Developer

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology - MTech, Computer Software Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

20145 yrs2019
New Horizon College Kasturinagar

BCA, Computer Science

New Horizon College Kasturinagar

20113 yrs2014

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Headline

Software Engineer – SDET 3 @ Black Duck | Python, Selenium, Playwright

About

With over a decade of experience in software quality assurance, including test automation and QA strategy, I currently serve as a Software Engineer (SDET 3) at Black Duck. My work centers on advancing the quality of the Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform through test automation, scan-engine validation, and platform quality initiatives. Proficient in tools like Python, Selenium, Playwright, and Docker, I focus on enabling organizations to build secure, high-quality software. Previously, I led QA initiatives at ChargePoint, where I contributed to the quality of web-based features for global EV charging solutions. My professional journey has been defined by crafting comprehensive test strategies for distributed systems and building robust UI and API automation frameworks. By leveraging my technical expertise and certifications, including Scrum Master and Python Advanced, I am committed to enhancing software quality and fostering collaboration in dynamic, agile environments.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

gemini

github copilot

openai

claudecode

Amazon Q Developer

Work experience

Software Engineer – SDET 3 at Black Duck, Aug 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Software Development Engineer in Test III (SDET-3) | Black Duck Driving quality engineering and automation initiatives for enterprise-grade Application Security Testing (AST)solutions, with a focus on scalable test architecture, AI-assisted validation, cloud-native platforms, and continuous delivery. Test Automation Architecture: Design and enhance Python-based automation frameworks using Pytest, supporting functional, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and regression testing across distributed systems. Application Security & DAST: Validate Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) workflows, including vulnerability detection, scan orchestration, security findings, and reporting accuracy. API & Microservices Testing: Engineer automated REST API test suites covering authentication, authorization, service integrations, error handling, and data integrity. AI-Driven Quality Engineering: Leverage Generative AI (GenAI) and AI-assisted testing to accelerate test development, improve coverage analysis, optimize scripts, and streamline defect investigation. CI/CD & DevOps: Integrate continuous testing and automated quality gates into delivery pipelines, enabling early defect identification and reliable deployments. Cloud & Containerization: Utilize Docker, Linux, and cloud-based infrastructure for environment provisioning, distributed validation, and system troubleshooting. Reliability Engineering: Perform root cause analysis (RCA), address automation instability, and strengthen test execution efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technical Collaboration: Partner with development, security research, DevOps, and product engineering teams to implement risk-based testing strategies and shift-left quality practices. Core Technologies: Python, Pytest, REST APIs, Postman, SQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Linux, Git, CI/CD, Generative AI, AI-Assisted Testing, Application Security Testing (AST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Microservices, Agile/S

Staff Software QA Engineer at ChargePoint, Nov 2025 - Aug 2026 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, • Led QA initiatives for web-based features in global EV charging solutions, enhancing user experience across various charging stations. • Designed comprehensive test strategies and functional test plans for high-scale distributed systems, ensuring robust quality assurance. • Built and maintained UI and API automation suites using Selenium and Python/Java, streamlining testing processes.

QA Engineering Professional at BT Group, Jun 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Techinal Lead at Tata Consultancy Services, Mar 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Senior Software Engineer at Wipro Limited, Dec 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore

Test Engineer at Wipro Limited, Aug 2014 - Nov 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore

Education

Master of Technology - MTech, Computer Software Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

BCA, Computer Science, New Horizon College Kasturinagar