Niroshan De Silva

Domain: Healthcare Technology (Staffing, Compliance, and Payroll)

Advanced Automation & Framework Leadership

• Architected and delivered two generations of automation frameworks to meet evolving performance needs in the Healthcare domain:
• Initial Framework : Designed, developed, and maintained the foundation using Selenium, Java, and JUnit for product stability.
• Advanced Framework : Built a cutting-edge framework using Playwright, Spring Boot, and TestNG specifically to achieve faster execution, enhanced parallelization, and superior debugging support (e.g., stack traces, comprehensive reporting).
• Achieved a significant 30% reduction in the overall test cycle time by strategically optimizing automation scripts, directly contributing to faster release cycles.
• Implemented Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with CircleCI to fully automate testing and deployment processes, ensuring continuous quality assurance.
• Integrated automated test suites with Git to enforce version control and enhance team collaboration and code management standards.

Healthcare Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensured the quality and reliability of a one-stop solution centralizing critical Healthcare functions: permanent, bank, and temporary staff management, regulatory Compliance, and payroll.
• Executed comprehensive functional and regression test cases in a fast-paced Agile environment to maintain product stability across frequent updates.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to efficiently identify, reproduce, and resolve complex software defects.

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Guided and mentored junior team members through code reviews and knowledge sharing, successfully elevating the overall team skill level and automation practices.
• Managed the defect lifecycle by rigorously analyzing test results and reporting defects using JIRA, while maintaining detailed test strategies and documentation in Confluence.
• Actively utilized JIRA for task creation and Confluence for centralized documentation, ensuring streamlined project management and communication.

Domain: Energy & Utilities (E.ON Project)

Automation & Framework Development

• Designed and implemented a highly efficient automation framework utilizing the modern tech stack of Playwright, Spring Boot, JUnit, and Maven, ensuring robust testing for enterprise applications.
• Designed and implemented a scalable, data-driven Cucumber-Page Object Model framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Hamcrest, and Maven, significantly improving test efficiency and reliability.
• Successfully implemented and maintained specialized test automation frameworks for critical Salesforce applications, including Service Cloud, CIAM, Marketing Cloud, and Power Cloud.
• Authored API test scripts using Postman and REST Assured for enhanced reliability.
• Championed Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) by utilizing Cucumber's Scenario Outline-Examples for robust, data-driven testing, enhancing collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Integrated automated test suites with Jenkins to ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), scheduling automated execution twice a week to enable early detection of defects.
• Managed and maintained the CI/CD pipeline using Maven and Jenkins for seamless building, scheduling, and deployment processes.
• Significantly reduced regression time by automating key regression test cases using both Selenium WebDriver and Playwright to support frequent, major application releases.

Quality Assurance & Agile Practices

• Operated within a fully Agile environment with a 4-week release cycle, ensuring In-Sprint Automation by immediately integrating testing efforts after developer unit tests and check-ins.
• Actively participated in and facilitated all Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Sprint Planning, Retrospective), including leading daily stand-up meetings to track progress, address roadblocks, and foster team collaboration.
• Utilized JIRA and Zephyr for comprehensive project tracking, defect management, and maintenance of both manual and automated test cases.
• Ensured high code quality and maintainability by adhering to Java standards and implementing tools like Sonarlint.
• Proactively anticipated and mitigated project risks, escalating critical issues with creative solutions to minimize project disruptions and ensure timely delivery.

Domain: Smart Building Technology / Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Automation and Testing

• Designed, developed and maintained Automation Test Scripts with Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG.
• Developed API test scripts using Postman.
• Actively participated in smoke, functional, and ad-hoc testing during the SIT phase.
• Tested application compatibility on different browser versions.
• Collaborated with developers and business analysts to enhance software quality.
• Identified and reported bugs while ensuring thorough test coverage.
• Improved test frameworks and advanced automation strategies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Java and utilized frameworks such as TestNG, and Robot Framework.

Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Resolved complex technical issues effectively
• Implemented innovative automation solutions to boos testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Contributed to ongoing process improvements and automation best practices.

Quality Engineering and Agile Practices

• Followed best practices in quality engineering and software testing.
• Utilized tools like JIRA for test management.
• Applied CI/CD methodologies using GitHub and Jenkins.

Soft Skills and Collaboration

• Worked collaboratively with team members to meet project milestones.
• Guided junior team members to support skill development and knowledge sharing.

Domain: Diversified Enterprise Systems (E-Learning, Property Management, E-Commerce, Logistics, HR, Finance)

Core Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)

• Managed the end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including requirements analysis, designing System Requirement Specifications (SRS), Test Plans, Test Cases, and Smoke Test procedures.
• Executed comprehensive System Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and prepared detailed test reports, ensuring all deliverables met defined quality standards.
• Managed build deployment and configuration of web-based applications on IIS 6.0 Web Server to prepare test environments efficiently.
• Utilized strong foundational skills to develop and execute detailed Manual Test Scripts across various web and Windows-based applications.

Test Automation & Tooling

• Designed and implemented initial Test Automation Scripts using Selenium WebDriver for both System and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), laying the groundwork for improved test efficiency.
• Wrote the System Scope for the DQS web-based system, demonstrating proficiency in translating business needs into clear technical requirements.

Diverse Domain Exposure & Project Management

• Led QA efforts across a wide range of domains and applications, demonstrating adaptability and rapid learning:
• E-Commerce/Retail: Managed testing for Bodyshop (multi-site cosmetic sales with language translations) and Deal Town (coupon/promotions management system).
• E-Learning/Workshops: Conducted testing for web-based learning management systems (ELearning system) and online training platforms (AvWx Workshops).
• Finance/HR: Managed testing for the AnyBill account payable system and the Speakers Network (managing contracts and contacts).
• Specialized Systems: Tested Colleton (Windows-based medical emergency service) and My Medicine Manager (web/Windows-based medication management).
• Handled the full testing cycle (design, execution, deployment, and reporting) for multiple independent projects, including Jumpr (Property Management) and USAPA (Airline Pilots Association management).
• Effectively investigated and reported defects, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues across all managed projects.