Headline

Senior SDET | QA Automation Engineer | Playwright · Selenium · Java · CI/CD | 4+ yrs building test frameworks that cut regression time by 25% | Open to remote & hybrid

About

I build test automation systems that actually hold up at scale. As a Senior SDET at Gnrgy IN, I own the full automation stack for Vega CMS — a production web platform — using Playwright, Selenium, and Java. My frameworks have cut regression cycle time by ~25% and expanded automated coverage by 30%+, freeing the team to ship faster with fewer surprises. What I do well: → Designing Page Object Model frameworks from scratch → CI/CD integration with Jenkins and GitHub Actions → API testing with REST Assured and Postman → Shifting QA left so bugs are caught before they're expensive I come from a mechanical engineering background, which means I approach testing the way an engineer approaches a system — with a focus on reliability, failure modes, and long-term maintainability. Currently open to SDET / QA Automation Lead roles in Bengaluru (on-site or hybrid) or fully remote. If you're building a QA practice that needs to scale, let's talk.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

claude

codex

openai

Work experience

QA Engineer at Gnrgy IN, Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos, India, Architected and scaled a robust test automation framework using Java, Playwright, and Selenium WebDriver, directly increasing overall test coverage by 30% and optimizing regression testing cycles by 25%. Designed and executed end-to-end test plans for both mobile and web applications to validate core user workflows and ensure high-quality production releases. Led functional, regression, and API testing efforts using REST Assured and Postman to identify backend bugs early in the development lifecycle. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to ensure smooth feature integration. Utilized Jira for systematic defect tracking and transparent bug lifecycle management, applying strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot root causes and improve long-term product reliability.

Software Engineer in Test at Gnrgy, Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos, Designed and owned end-to-end QA strategy covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across web and mobile platforms, aligned with STLC and shift-left testing principles. Built a Selenium WebDriver + Java + TestNG + Maven Page Object Model automation framework from scratch, applying test-to-pass and test-to-fail techniques; scaled the framework to 500+ automated test cases and achieved a 30% increase in automation coverage. Developed and maintained Playwright (TypeScript) test suites for end-to-end web coverage, translating product requirements and design review input into detailed test scenarios across browsers. Performed API testing using Postman, validating REST/JSON request-response data as part of integration test coverage alongside UI automation. Integrated Selenium and Playwright automation suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support continuous regression execution as part of the release workflow. Introduced Cucumber/Gherkin BDD scenarios to align acceptance criteria across QA, engineering, and product teams; participated in design reviews, contributing input on requirements and potential risks. Managed the full defect lifecycle using ClickUp — logging, triaging, tracking, and verifying fixes; performed root-cause analysis on failures and published findings to engineering teams. Reduced overall test cycle time by 25% through test prioritization and TestNG parallel execution; mentored junior QA engineers and led knowledge-transfer sessions on automation best practices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the Agile/Scrum lifecycle, analyzing integration-layer bottlenecks and delivering RCA reports to continuously improve system reliability and test coverage.

Graduate Engineering Trainee at WISTRON INFOCOMM MANUFACTURING (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Managed the end-to-end procurement process by overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring the timely acquisition of materials for high-volume manufacturing. Spearheaded vendor management initiatives by negotiating competitive pricing and terms to optimize overall costs while maintaining strict material quality standards. Coordinated closely with engineering and production teams to forecast inventory requirements, reducing material shortages and avoiding excess stock. Utilized ERP management systems to accurately track purchase orders and report material status to support data-driven operational decisions. This analytical experience in supply chain optimization laid a strong foundation in process efficiency, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication that I now apply to software testing lifecycles.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, nitte meenakshi institute of technology

course, Java and Automation Testing, ABC - Technology Training & Upskilling

Public links

leetcode: https://leetcode.com/yashwantharadhya