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QA Automation Engineer | Javascript, Playwright, Java, Selenium, TestNG, Jenkins CI/CD, Git, Gitlab | Passionate about Quality Engineering

About

QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Maven. Proficient in API testing with Postman and RestAssured, and experienced in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and GitLab. Hands-on experience with JavaScript and Playwright for modern web automation. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, regression testing, and writing robust, maintainable test scripts. Quick to understand new or existing automation frameworks and start contributing effectively with minimal ramp-up time. Passionate about solving quality challenges in complex systems and collaborating with tech-driven teams to ensure smooth, high-quality product releases.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

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githubcopilot

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Work experience

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at SublimeX, Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, • Automated end-to-end testing of the Virgin Media application across multiple modules, including snapshot testing for UI validation and API testing to ensure backend reliability and data integrity. • Designing and implementing a hybrid automation framework using JavaScript and Playwright, enhancing test efficiency and scalability. • Standardized the use of (data-testid) attributes across web elements, improving automation stability, reducing flakiness, and ensuring maintainable test scripts. • Built and managed GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate test execution and deployment, reducing manual effort and improving release efficiency. • Leveraging AI tools to generate test scenarios, optimize test scripts, and improve defect detection efficiency, resulting in faster testing cycles. • Applied knowledge of performance testing and SQL to validate backend data, analyze test results, and support end-to-end testing.

Test Automation Engineer at DrillBit Plagiarism, Apr 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, • Automated regression test cases for the plagiarism detection application, reducing 1 hour of daily manual testing effort and ensuring comprehensive test coverage to enhance application reliability. • Developed and designed a hybrid test automation framework, significantly improving test execution efficiency and maintainability. • Utilized the defect tracking tool Microsoft Azure to efficiently manage and resolve software issues. • Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, streamlining test execution and deployment processes. • Performed API testing using tools like Postman to validate request-response workflows and ensure service reliability. • Prepared and executed over 900+ test cases for comprehensive testing. • Created test scenarios, wrote test cases, and prepared test data to ensure thorough coverage. • Engaged in technical discussions with clients and development teams to align goals and solve challenges. • Good knowledge in Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Smoke Testing, and other testing methodologies.

Test Engineer at GlobalStep, Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos, Pune District, • Validated UI functionality and visual consistency across multiple screen resolutions and device configurations to deliver a seamless user experience. • Executed Smoke, Sanity, Regression, and Network Connectivity Testing to identify defects and maintain application stability. • Tracked and managed defects, collaborating closely with development and UI/UX teams to ensure timely issue resolution and product quality.

Education

Science, Govindram Seksaria Science (GSS) College, Belagavi

Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University

Public links

github: https://github.com/PrasadVernekar