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Nihal Kumar Sahu

Manual, API & Automation Testing | Selenium, Rest Assured, Playwright | DB Testing (SQL, MongoDB) | CI/CD, Kafka, Argo CD & Jenkins | AWS(S3,Cloudfront,Cloudwatch) , Kubernetes & Docker

Bengaluru

7+ years of work experience

ALTEN
Feb 20267 mosPresent

Bengaluru

Project Overview: Worked on Cisco Spaces, a cloud-based location analytics platform that enables businesses to gain insights from Wi-Fi-enabled devices for smart spaces, asset tracking, and user behavior analytics. Contributed to ensuring platform stability, scalability, and release quality across enterprise-grade deployments. Key Responsibilities: - Led test strategy, planning, and end-to-end execution for enterprise applications. - Performed API, integration, and system testing to validate release readiness. - Leveraged AI-assisted techniques to generate test cases and improve test coverage. - Applied AI-driven defect clustering and prioritization to accelerate triage. - Validated CI/CD pipelines and ensured production readiness across release cycles. - Debugged issues using AWS services (CloudWatch, S3, EC2) and Linux/Kubernetes environments. - Managed complete defect lifecycle, conducted RCA, and drove cross-functional quality improvements. - Mentored team members and standardized QA best practices across teams. Automation Experience: - Built scalable UI automation using Playwright with TypeScript/Java, focusing on reliability and faster execution. - Developed API automation frameworks using Rest Assured with Java for robust backend validation. - Integrated automation suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback. - Focused on maintainable, reusable frameworks aligned with modern testing practices.
Zepto
Feb 20242 yrsJan 2026

Bengaluru

Project Overview: Worked on Zepto, a quick commerce platform, with the Supply Chain Finance team to validate invoices and financial documents across B2C and B2B segments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth processing. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes. * Ensured full coverage of critical functionalities and completed test cases within sprint timelines. * Managed test cases in TestRail and tracked defects using JIRA. * Performed API testing using Postman and validated data with SQL queries. * Used Kafka for message validation and Grafana for monitoring system performance. * Ensured secure data handling using Vault. * Reduced test execution time by 40% using Temporal workflows. * Executed regression testing for all releases with zero critical failures. * Worked with Jenkins CI/CD and supported deployments via ArgoCD. * Led Functional, API, Database, and Integration testing efforts. * Conducted technical interviews and contributed to quality improvements. * Performed root cause analysis and ensured long-term defect resolution. Automation Experience: * Built UI automation using Selenium with Java (POM framework). * Developed API automation using Rest Assured with Java. * Integrated automation with TestNG and Jenkins for CI/CD execution. * Identified and automated high-impact test scenarios for scalability.
CGI
Sep 20221 yr 6 mosFeb 2024

Bengaluru

Client : LahiTapiola Project Overview: Worked on insurance domain applications including RIKU, ASJ, and DIHA for LähiTapiola, focused on health insurance policy creation and management. These systems handle end-to-end workflows such as health declarations, beneficiary selection, authorized signer authentication, and management of client and corporate information. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed requirements from Confluence and identified test scenarios across Functional, Smoke, and Regression testing. * Designed, executed, and maintained test cases while providing regular updates to the Test Manager. * Prepared test data, consolidated execution results, and generated detailed test status reports. * Performed backend validation using SQL (AQT) to ensure data accuracy and integrity. * Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution. * Actively participated in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Demos, Retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. * Collaborated closely with developers and Business Analysts, providing clear and detailed defect reports. * Mentored junior team members and contributed to reducing production defects by 25% through effective root cause analysis.
Virtusa
Jan 20211 yr 8 mosAug 2022

Hyderabad

Client: Google Project Overview: Worked on testing a suite of Google Geo Maps applications, including Google Earth, Earth Studio, Earth Pro, My Maps, Earth Engine, and Environmental Insights Explorer across web and mobile platforms. These applications deliver immersive 3D representations of Earth using satellite imagery, aerial photography, and GIS data, enabling users to explore cities and landscapes interactively. Ensured compatibility and performance across platforms including Linux, Chrome OS, macOS, Windows 10, Android, and iOS devices. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed project requirements to define and align testing strategies with business goals. * Designed and executed test cases, ensuring timely communication of progress and risks to stakeholders. * Performed Smoke, Exploratory, Accessibility, and Regression Testing to maintain product quality and stability. * Prepared and shared daily status reports, along with comprehensive test documentation. * Integrated and validated mobile QA builds on Android and iOS through side-loading techniques. * Conducted end-to-end Mobile Application Testing across multiple devices and OS versions. * Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Buganizer, ensuring efficient triage and resolution. * Identified process gaps and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives. * Took ownership as Test Platform Lead and Test Coordinator when required, actively participating in stand-ups and sync meetings. * Worked in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases.
Capgemini
Feb 20191 yr 11 mosDec 2020

Pune City

Client: Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest Project Overview: Worked on a telephony-based project for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) within the retail banking domain, focusing on modules such as Customer Helpdesk Representative (CHR), Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and Cloud 9. The system was designed to provide seamless telephonic support across multiple customer brands and banking propositions under the NatWest Group. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed business and functional requirements to identify test scenarios and coverage areas. * Designed detailed test cases and prepared relevant test data to ensure comprehensive validation. * Executed Smoke and Regression testing to maintain application stability and reliability. * Performed IVR testing to validate call flows, responses, and user interactions. * Tracked and managed defects using JIRA and Bugzilla, ensuring timely resolution. * Collaborated within Agile teams, participating in sprint activities and discussions. * Continuously refined test cases to enhance manual testing efficiency and effectiveness. * Analyzed defects and shared detailed reports with stakeholders, including impact and resolution insights.

Nihal’s AI Stack

codex
codex
openai
openai

Education

GIET University Gunupur

BTech - Bachelor of Technology, Electrical Engineering

GIET University Gunupur

20144 yrs2018

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Manual, API & Automation Testing | Selenium, Rest Assured, Playwright | DB Testing (SQL, MongoDB) | CI/CD, Kafka, Argo CD & Jenkins | AWS(S3,Cloudfront,Cloudwatch) , Kubernetes & Docker

About

Experienced and detail-oriented Test Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in Automation and Manual Testing across Web, Mobile, Functional, and API layers. I bring a strong command over Java + Selenium, RestAssured, Postman, SQL DB testing, Kafka, Grafana, Vault, and tools like Bugnizer for end-to-end quality assurance. I specialize in building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, executing Smoke, Exploratory, and Regression testing, and ensuring seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. As a Senior Test Engineer, I’ve driven initiatives to optimize test processes, improve release cycles, and enhance product reliability. Working in Agile teams, I emphasize continuous collaboration, quality-first mindset, and delivering high-impact results through test automation, insightful reporting, and proactive defect identification. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about quality engineering, best Test practices, and building resilient test platforms.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

codex

openai

Work experience

Lead Test Engineer at ALTEN, Feb 2026 - Present · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Project Overview: Worked on Cisco Spaces, a cloud-based location analytics platform that enables businesses to gain insights from Wi-Fi-enabled devices for smart spaces, asset tracking, and user behavior analytics. Contributed to ensuring platform stability, scalability, and release quality across enterprise-grade deployments. Key Responsibilities: - Led test strategy, planning, and end-to-end execution for enterprise applications. - Performed API, integration, and system testing to validate release readiness. - Leveraged AI-assisted techniques to generate test cases and improve test coverage. - Applied AI-driven defect clustering and prioritization to accelerate triage. - Validated CI/CD pipelines and ensured production readiness across release cycles. - Debugged issues using AWS services (CloudWatch, S3, EC2) and Linux/Kubernetes environments. - Managed complete defect lifecycle, conducted RCA, and drove cross-functional quality improvements. - Mentored team members and standardized QA best practices across teams. Automation Experience: - Built scalable UI automation using Playwright with TypeScript/Java, focusing on reliability and faster execution. - Developed API automation frameworks using Rest Assured with Java for robust backend validation. - Integrated automation suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback. - Focused on maintainable, reusable frameworks aligned with modern testing practices.

Senior Test Engineer at Zepto, Feb 2024 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Project Overview: Worked on Zepto, a quick commerce platform, with the Supply Chain Finance team to validate invoices and financial documents across B2C and B2B segments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth processing. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes. * Ensured full coverage of critical functionalities and completed test cases within sprint timelines. * Managed test cases in TestRail and tracked defects using JIRA. * Performed API testing using Postman and validated data with SQL queries. * Used Kafka for message validation and Grafana for monitoring system performance. * Ensured secure data handling using Vault. * Reduced test execution time by 40% using Temporal workflows. * Executed regression testing for all releases with zero critical failures. * Worked with Jenkins CI/CD and supported deployments via ArgoCD. * Led Functional, API, Database, and Integration testing efforts. * Conducted technical interviews and contributed to quality improvements. * Performed root cause analysis and ensured long-term defect resolution. Automation Experience: * Built UI automation using Selenium with Java (POM framework). * Developed API automation using Rest Assured with Java. * Integrated automation with TestNG and Jenkins for CI/CD execution. * Identified and automated high-impact test scenarios for scalability.

Senior Test Engineer at CGI, Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, Client : LahiTapiola Project Overview: Worked on insurance domain applications including RIKU, ASJ, and DIHA for LähiTapiola, focused on health insurance policy creation and management. These systems handle end-to-end workflows such as health declarations, beneficiary selection, authorized signer authentication, and management of client and corporate information. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed requirements from Confluence and identified test scenarios across Functional, Smoke, and Regression testing. * Designed, executed, and maintained test cases while providing regular updates to the Test Manager. * Prepared test data, consolidated execution results, and generated detailed test status reports. * Performed backend validation using SQL (AQT) to ensure data accuracy and integrity. * Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution. * Actively participated in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Demos, Retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. * Collaborated closely with developers and Business Analysts, providing clear and detailed defect reports. * Mentored junior team members and contributed to reducing production defects by 25% through effective root cause analysis.

Test Engineer at Virtusa, Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos, Hyderabad, Client: Google Project Overview: Worked on testing a suite of Google Geo Maps applications, including Google Earth, Earth Studio, Earth Pro, My Maps, Earth Engine, and Environmental Insights Explorer across web and mobile platforms. These applications deliver immersive 3D representations of Earth using satellite imagery, aerial photography, and GIS data, enabling users to explore cities and landscapes interactively. Ensured compatibility and performance across platforms including Linux, Chrome OS, macOS, Windows 10, Android, and iOS devices. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed project requirements to define and align testing strategies with business goals. * Designed and executed test cases, ensuring timely communication of progress and risks to stakeholders. * Performed Smoke, Exploratory, Accessibility, and Regression Testing to maintain product quality and stability. * Prepared and shared daily status reports, along with comprehensive test documentation. * Integrated and validated mobile QA builds on Android and iOS through side-loading techniques. * Conducted end-to-end Mobile Application Testing across multiple devices and OS versions. * Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Buganizer, ensuring efficient triage and resolution. * Identified process gaps and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives. * Took ownership as Test Platform Lead and Test Coordinator when required, actively participating in stand-ups and sync meetings. * Worked in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases.

Software Engineer at Capgemini, Feb 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos, Pune City, Client: Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest Project Overview: Worked on a telephony-based project for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) within the retail banking domain, focusing on modules such as Customer Helpdesk Representative (CHR), Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and Cloud 9. The system was designed to provide seamless telephonic support across multiple customer brands and banking propositions under the NatWest Group. Key Responsibilities: * Analyzed business and functional requirements to identify test scenarios and coverage areas. * Designed detailed test cases and prepared relevant test data to ensure comprehensive validation. * Executed Smoke and Regression testing to maintain application stability and reliability. * Performed IVR testing to validate call flows, responses, and user interactions. * Tracked and managed defects using JIRA and Bugzilla, ensuring timely resolution. * Collaborated within Agile teams, participating in sprint activities and discussions. * Continuously refined test cases to enhance manual testing efficiency and effectiveness. * Analyzed defects and shared detailed reports with stakeholders, including impact and resolution insights.

Education

BTech - Bachelor of Technology, Electrical Engineering, GIET University Gunupur