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SDET | QA Engineer | Serving Notice Period | 4+ Years Experience | Ensuring Product Quality Testing & API Testing Expert | Java | Selenium WebDriver | Hybrid Framework | Fintech Domain

About

Currently Serving Notice Period | Immediate Joiner I am an SDET / QA Engineer with over 4+ years of experience specializing in the Fintech & Payments domain. My expertise lies in architecting robust, scalable automation frameworks from the ground up to ensure the reliability of high-stakes financial systems. In my recent tenure at GrayQuest, I played a pivotal role in securing complex payment orchestration and lending platforms. I am driven by the goal of eliminating manual bottlenecks through intelligent automation and embedding quality gates directly into the CI/CD pipeline. Technical Expertise: Web Automation: Selenium WebDriver (Java), Playwright, Robot Framework Framework Design: Building Hybrid & Data-Driven architectures from scratch API Testing: End-to-end validation of RESTful services using Postman and automated scripts Backend & Database: SQL for transaction validation, ledger auditing, and data integrity DevOps & Build Tools: Jenkins (CI/CD), Git, Maven QA Strategy: Test Planning, Defect Strategy, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies Open to Opportunities: I am looking for my next challenge in an SDET / QA Engineer role (Open to Remote or Hybrid/Pune). Email: kajolkatkar3@gmail.com Phone: +91 8485838196

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Quality Assurance Engineer L1 at GrayQuest, Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Having 4+ years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing. - Automation Expertise: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Hybrid Framework, Data-Driven Framework - API Automation & Testing: Rest Assured, Postman, End-to-End API Validation - Database Validation: Basic SQL queries for fetching Transaction IDs, backend data verification, and ensuring data integrity. - Testing Methodologies: Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Defect Life Cycle, Agile & Sprint-based execution - Core Testing Skills: Functional Testing, Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, GUI Testing, Browser Compatibility Testing, Globalization Testing, Database Testing - Advanced Selenium Skills: XPath strategies, iFrame handling, Multiple Window handling, dynamic element handling - Defect Management: Defect logging, tracking, root cause analysis, and cross-team collaboration for faster resolution - Fintech Domain Experience: Validating transaction flows, financial data accuracy, and end-to-end business workflows - Quality-Focused Professional: Improving automation coverage, reducing manual effort, enhancing test efficiency, and ensuring stable production releases Immediate Joiner | Open to QA Automation / SDET Opportunities

Software Test Engineer at Abweb Infotech Private Limited,Pune, Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, 2+ Years of Experience as a Software Test Engineer in Manual and Automation Testing Domain expertise in Investment Banking and Healthcare applications - Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) - Experience in requirement analysis, test scenario preparation, test case design, and test execution - Hands-on experience in Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Database, API, Mobile, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - Experience in API Testing using tools like Postman and validating request/response, status codes, and data integrity - Good knowledge of SQL queries for database validation, data verification, and backend data testing Experience in Mobile Application Testing (functional, usability, and compatibility testing) - Involved in defect logging, tracking, reporting, and coordinating with developers for timely resolution Experience in identifying bugs, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring application stability - Ability to execute comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality, performance, and user experience standards - Strong collaboration skills, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality product delivery - Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous process improvement