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Nikhil Kumar
Software Test Engineer
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled quality assurance professional experienced in software development processes and optimal testing strategies. Helps teams produce exceptional products by offering in-depth quality assurance support. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Test Automation Engineer
Australian Retirement Trust (on account of Wipro)
Brisbane, QLD
11.2021 - Current
- Worked on Identity and Access Management Project with primary focus on upstream (Oracle HCM) and downstream (Service Now, AD, Azure Active Directory) components integration validations at module and system level
- Worked as both Functional and Automation tester Implemented end-to-end automation at both UI and API level, reducing manual test case execution to 50%
- Component and integration testing at automation tests was performed using SOAP UI PRO (Ready API)
- Created UI Automated test scripts using Selenium with C# with Cucumber
- Created Automated API Scripts using framework using RestSharp Library
- Used MTM and VSTS to create and execute test scripts and logging bug
- Used Azure DevOps TFS for version control and TeamCity for creating test builds
- Worked on projects using Scrum for Agile methodology
- Created End to end test cases both manual and automation
- Used ServiceNow tool for operational support.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Dominos Pizza Enterprises (on account of Ampion)
Brisbane, QLD
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked as a sole tester in team creating manual test cases as well as automating them.
- Created Automated test scripts using Webdriver.io with Typescript for web-based applications
- Supported product managers and development teams across phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment.
- Created Automated API Scripts using framework using RestSharp Library
- Used MTM and VSTS to create and execute test scripts, logs bugs
- Used Azure DevOps (VSTS) for CI/CD and Git
- Extensively used Azure Portal App insight logs for testing
- Testing blobs, queue, subscriptions using service bus explorer
- Validating logs and data in S3 bucket in AWS
- Using Dynamo and Cosmos DB extensively to perform various data testing
- Used Teamcity and Octopus to deploy builds
- Extensively tested Logic apps and webservices
- Validation API downstream and upstream integration among various layers in E2E flow Performed PVT for various projects
- Extensively used azure features like App Insights, Cosmos DB, logic apps, subscriptions, webservices
- Worked on AWS and Azure based services
- Extensively tested SQL database for database testing
- Worked on projects using Scrum for Agile methodology
- Demonstrated new product features and functionality to project stakeholders.
- Created test cases and test scripts( both manual and automation based) to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
Technical Test Specialist
Department Of Mines, Industry Regulation And Safety, West Australia
Perth, TAS
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked as both Functional and Automation tester
- Created Automated test scripts using selenium with C# for web-based applications
- Used MTM and VSTS to create and execute test scripts, logs bugs
- Used Wave, Axe, NVDA and JAWS for Accessibility Testing Used Azure DevOps (VSTS) for CI/CD and Git Repository Worked on projects using Scrum for Agile methodology
- Created End to end test cases both manual and automation.
- Established testing procedures to codify consistent, high-quality approach.
- Determined adherence to compliance by comparing to established requirements.
Test Analyst
Adactin Group Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked on Payment project by creating and automating test cases and scenarios and performing integration testing, system testing and regression testing
- Developed reusable automation UI test framework based on Selenium with JAVA.
- Worked on Appium Web driver for automation and regression Testing
- Using SoapUI Pro for performing API Testing
- Worked on both waterfall and scrum based projects.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Directed team members to follow specific testing standards and guidelines as outlined in project requirements.
Software Test Engineer
Kreativo Pro LLC
Noida, India
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed Health Insurance projects by performing test environments for clients, creating test cases and scenarios, and performing integration testing, system testing, regression testing and acceptance testing
- Worked on Selenium Web driver for automation and regression Testing
- Set up Build pipeline for CI process for both automated regression test suite.
- Worked on Agile and Waterfall Model methodologies-based project
- Worked on QC/ALM tool for all testing assignments
- Worked on various phases of Software Test Life Cycle: Test case Preparation, Case writing and creation, Execution and Defect handling Management
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
- Used open-source tools like SOAP UI to develop API automation scripts.
- Worked on System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing and Automation Testing.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members in defect Triage Meetings.
- Communicated risks associated with test execution and took mitigating action when necessary.
Quality Assurance Engineer
CBIC
Mumbai
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked on System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing and Automation Testing
- Assisted in testing new features and functionality for software applications as per requirements as well as in identifying and debugging defects in application code
- Managed Finance projects by performing setups for clients, creating test cases and scenarios, and performing integration testing, system testing, regression testing and acceptance testing
- Tailored testing procedures to obtain data most relevant to understanding underlying causes of production limitations.
- Worked on Selenium Web driver for automation and regression Testing
- Conducted in-the-line testing and evaluated resulting measurements to identify variances in output using current production methods and compare against application-specific tolerances.
- Worked on Agile and Waterfall Model methodologies-based project
- Input test results to relational database management software for use in metadata compilation and study and consultation in future test design.
- Worked on various phases of Software Test Life Cycle: Test case Preparation, Case writing and creation, Execution and Defect handling Management.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
HBT University
Kanpur, IndiaSkills
Comprehensive Testing Frameworks
Product Validation
Automation Diagnostics
Agile Delivery
DevOps
Test Planning
Debugging
Test Documentation
Automation Tools
Agile Methodologies
Test Management Tools
Test Scripts and Diagnostics
JIRA
Atlassian Tool Suite
Selenium
Test Automation
Black Box Testing
Accomplishments
- Received best performer and other appraisal rewards in all organizations.
- Received Top Talent Bonus letter and Part of previous company Core Team and received many appreciation letters.
- Part of organization's core team members.
- Cleared English language proficiency test with level 8.
- College Topper in M.C.A
- Got recognition for various co-curricular activities in office, college and school like Quiz, Academic certificates etc.
Certification
ISTQB
Interests
Timeline
Test Automation Engineer
Australian Retirement Trust (on account of Wipro)
11.2021 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Dominos Pizza Enterprises (on account of Ampion)
10.2020 - 11.2021
Technical Test Specialist
Department Of Mines, Industry Regulation And Safety, West Australia
02.2020 - 09.2020
Test Analyst
Adactin Group Pty Ltd
07.2019 - 01.2020
Software Test Engineer
Kreativo Pro LLC
02.2016 - 04.2019
Quality Assurance Engineer
CBIC
02.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
HBT University