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Senior Quality Engineer / SDET with 14+ Years of Experience in Test Automation and Enterprise SaaS

Pune, India
Worldwide
BCOM (YCMOU)
Pune, India
Worldwide
BCOM (YCMOU)

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About me

Senior Quality Engineer / SDET with 14+ years of experience, including 4 years in the Netherlands. Expert in Playwright, TypeScript, Java, UI/API automation, CI/CD, enterprise SaaS, document workflows, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI-powered products, with end-to-end ownership of product quality.

Acceptance Test-Driven DevelopmentTest AutomationAutomated Testing FrameworkSoftware as a ServiceSoftware QualityMicrosoft UI AutomationProfessional Services AutomationTest ManagementUser Interface TestingWorkflowsAzure AutomationTest-Driven Development (TDD)Microsoft Power AutomateTest ScriptsTest InstrumentationDeployment AutomationPlaywrightTestDirector (Software)Automation Anywhere
Test Automation with Playwright, TypeScript and Java
Design and implementation of scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript, and Java. Integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing scenarios.

Quality Engineering and End-to-End Product Quality Ownership
End-to-end ownership of product quality across the complete lifecycle, from requirements and risk analysis through test strategy, automation, integration testing, release validation, and production-quality investigation. Application of shift-left QA practices and root cause analysis.

AI and GenAI Testing
Testing and validation of AI-powered capabilities including AI Assistant, AI Approval, AI Form Review, and LLM/MCP-based AI-assisted testing workflows. Application of AI-assisted development and testing approaches to improve test analysis, automation, and quality workflows.

Workflow Automation and Document Processing
End-to-end quality ownership for enterprise Workflow Automation platforms supporting complex business processes, forms, approvals, and automation. Testing of document conversion, OCR, extraction, merging, splitting, watermarking, rendering, and document fidelity capabilities.

Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Azure
Validation of integrations with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, and Azure across cloud and enterprise deployment models. Testing of SharePoint Framework (SPFx), web parts, site pages, document libraries, and permission-based access control.

REST API Testing and Postman
Design and execution of REST API automation using Java and Postman. Backend verification using SQL Server and MySQL, covering API backend validation and integration testing scenarios.

CI/CD Pipeline Integration and DevOps
Integration of automated test coverage into GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps pipelines. Contribution to CI/CD quality gates across functional, integration, regression, exploratory, and end-to-end testing.

Agile and Scrum Master
Experience serving in Scrum Master responsibilities, facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting delivery coordination. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with practical experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

PDF and Document Editor Solutions
Testing of web-based document editing and PDF manipulation capabilities across functional, regression, and cross-browser scenarios. Coverage of document generation, document fidelity, and security aspects.

Languages

EnglishFluent

Project history

Senior QA Engineer / SDET

Freelance
Provision of senior-level Quality Engineering and test automation services for enterprise software products. Design and maintenance of automated UI and API testing solutions using Playwright, TypeScript, Java, and REST APIs. Work across functional, integration, regression, exploratory, and end-to-end testing while contributing to CI/CD quality gates. Analysis of complex application behavior, integration failures, and production-quality issues. Application of AI-assisted development and testing approaches to improve test analysis, automation, and quality workflows.

Senior QA Engineer / SDET

Nutrient
Owned quality engineering across enterprise document and workflow products, with responsibility spanning product requirements, test strategy, automation, integration testing, release validation, and production-quality investigations. Delivered end-to-end quality for Workflow Automation, Document Converter, Document Editor/PDF Solutions, and AI-powered capabilities. Designed and maintained automated UI frameworks using Playwright/TypeScript and API test coverage integrated into GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps pipelines. Validated integrations with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, and Azure. Key Technologies: Playwright, TypeScript, Java, Selenium, REST API, Postman, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Azure, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, SPFx, Workflow Automation, Document Processing, PDF, AI/LLM, MCP.

Test Consultant

Rapid Circle
Tested enterprise SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions across multiple versions (2010, 2013, 2016, Server SE) and deployment environments. Tested web parts, site pages, document libraries, permission-based access control, and document-centric business processes. Developed and maintained Selenium-based automation solutions using Java, REST API testing via Postman, and backend verification using SQL Server and MySQL. Served in Scrum Master responsibilities, facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting delivery coordination. Key Technologies: Selenium, Java, REST API, Postman, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, SPFx, SQL Server, MySQL, Hyper-V, Agile/Scrum.

QA Engineer

Datazen Engineering
Performed functional, integration, regression, and system testing for enterprise web applications. Developed Selenium-based UI automation in Java, API backend validation, and SQL database verification. Key Technologies: Java, Selenium, REST/API, SQL, Web Applications, Agile.

Quality Analyst

Infosys
Managed quality operations for three technical chat-support teams comprising approximately 35 support associates supporting AT&T customers. Conducted regular quality audits of customer chat interactions against defined quality parameters, process guidelines, communication standards, and customer-service requirements. Reviewed audited chats, identified quality gaps, and provided structured feedback and coaching to improve agent performance. Coordinated with AT&T stakeholders and internal leadership to understand new quality parameters, process changes, and customer expectations. Monitored recurring quality issues and collaborated with team leaders to identify improvement areas and drive corrective actions.

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