Jithin Augustine
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Senior Test Analyst with 12+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across diverse domains. Expertise in developing test strategies, automation frameworks, and managing defects for enterprise applications. Proficient in Selenium WebdriverIO, BDD frameworks, and API testing with Postman, alongside strong skills in Agile methodologies and CI/CD integration. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality deliverables with robust test coverage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Automation Engineer (SDET)
Equifax Analytics Pvt Ltd
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed and executed test strategies for UAT, system, and regression cycles for financial applications, ensuring robust quality for credit and fraud workflows.
- Developed and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium, WebDriverIO, Cucumber, and Karate in BDD environments, achieving 90% regression test coverage.
- Automated API testing with Postman and the Karate Framework, validating complex backend data flows.
- Integrated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines using Maven, enhancing continuous testing efficiency.
- Managed the defect lifecycle in JIRA and Zephyr Enterprise, ensuring traceability and stakeholder alignment.
- Led and mentored junior testers, fostering Agile collaboration and quality-driven outcomes.
- Utilized GitHub and Bitbucket for version control, ensuring code quality with Sonar coverage metrics.
Lead I - Software Testing
PTEC a subsidiary of UST
Thiruvananthapuram
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Led end-to-end QA for backend financial modules and legacy integrations, managing distributed onshore and offshore teams.
- Designed comprehensive test plans and scenarios, executing them across multiple Agile sprints.
- Automated API and UI tests using Selenium, Karate, and Cucumber, integrated with Maven and Jenkins for CI/CD.
- Coordinated UAT with business stakeholders, facilitating defect triage and resolution via JIRA.
- Delivered quality metrics and stakeholder reports, driving release readiness, and zero-critical-defect migrations.
Lead I - Software Testing
US TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Spearheaded functional and API testing for SaaS-based enterprise systems, ensuring production-ready quality.
- Built and maintained reusable automation frameworks with Selenium, Cucumber, and Karate, integrated with Jenkins.
- Performed traceability mapping from requirements to test execution using JIRA and Zephyr.
- Led environment setup and stakeholder demos, supporting production deployment validations.
- Enhanced test coverage with Sonar metrics, and managed code repositories in GitHub/Bitbucket.
Test Lead
IBS Software Private Limited
Thiruvananthapuram
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Directed testing for the "Hurtigruten" implementation, focusing on utility billing workflows and integrations.
- Designed manual and automated test plans using Selenium and Gauge, achieving efficient release cycles.
- Coordinated UAT and defect resolution with development teams, ensuring business acceptance sign-offs.
- Created reusable test libraries, and led knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill the team.
Systems Analyst
Sperdian Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Executed manual test cycles for insurance platforms, focusing on backend data validation with SQL.
- Contributed to QA documentation and root cause analysis for production issues using JIRA.
- Supported test case design and defect reporting for legacy business rule engines.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University
Thiruvanathapuram06.2011
Skills
- Testing Types: Functional,
Regression, UAT, Integration,
System, API - Automation frameworks : Selenium
WebDriverIO, Cucumber, Gauge,
Karate - Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub,
Bitbucket, Jenkins, Maven
- Test and Defect Management:
JIRA, Zephyr Enterprise, TestRail - Other Tools: IntelliJ IDEA, MS
Visual Studio, Confluence, Splunk - Databases: MySQL, Oracle
Certification
- Google Cloud - Associate Cloud Engineer, 134719
- ISTQB - Foundation Level, 50356
Accomplishments
- Automated 90% of regression scenarios using Selenium, Cucumber, and Karate, reducing release cycle time by 30%
- Integrated automation suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with Maven, improving continuous testing efficiency
- Led zero critical defect migrations across multiple application upgrades, earning stakeholder recognition
- Mentored distributed QA teams, enhancing test planning and BDD framework adoption
Attributes Soft Skills
- Expert in stakeholder communication and cross-team coordination in agile environments
- Detail-oriented, with expertise in test process documentation, traceability, and risk-based testing
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, guiding onshore and offshore teams to deliver quality outcomes
- Collaborative problem solver, aligning QA efforts with customer and business needs
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Automation Engineer (SDET)
Equifax Analytics Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - 01.2025
Lead I - Software Testing
PTEC a subsidiary of UST
08.2022 - 10.2023
Lead I - Software Testing
US TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2018 - 07.2022
Test Lead
IBS Software Private Limited
06.2015 - 07.2018
Systems Analyst
Sperdian Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University
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