About
QA Engineer | Cognizant Profile: Software Test Engineer with experience in manual and automation testing for web and desktop applications. Proficient in building automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), and integrating them with CI/CD pipelines on GitLab and Azure DevOps. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile processes, and end-to-end test lifecycle—including functional, regression, API, and database validations. Skilled in REST Assured, SQL, SonarQube, Veracode, and automation best practices. Focused on improving test coverage, reducing manual effort, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable test solutions. Relevant Experience: SDET/QA Engineer * Designed and maintained automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD). * Executed manual and automated testing for web and desktop applications across multiple environments. * Integrated automated regression test suites with CI/CD using GitLab and Azure DevOps. * Performed API testing using REST Assured to validate REST endpoints, response structures, and backend workflows. * Executed SQL queries for backend validation, data consistency checks, and verification of complex scenarios. * Logged defects using Azure Boards and Jira while collaborating closely with developers to ensure timely fixes. * Conducted regression, functional, and smoke testing for sprint releases. * Utilized SonarQube and Veracode for static code analysis and vulnerability detection. * Participated in Agile ceremonies—daily standups, sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives. * Created and maintained test cases, testing artifacts, and traceability using Azure DevOps (ADO). * Automated end-to-end workflows for hackathon and project work using Selenium + Java + POM + TestNG + Cucumber. * Ensured CI/CD readiness and version control alignment through Git and GitHub. Relevant Skills: * Programming: Java, SQL * Testing Tools/Frameworks: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), REST Assured , Appium (basic) * Development Skills: Spring Boot, REST APIs, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Docker (basic) * CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps * Quality & Security Tools: SonarQube, Veracode * Testing Types: UI Testing, API Testing, DB Testing, Regression, Functional * Other Tools: IntelliJ, VS Code, MySQL Server, Jira, ADO, GitHub
Work experience
Programmer Analyst at Cognizant, Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant, Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Intern at Cognizant, Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
