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MANASWINI GANGAVARAPU

Summary

Results-driven Quality Assurance Engineer with over 8 years of experience in manual and automated testing of web-based, mobile, and client/server applications. Expert in designing, developing, and executing test plans and scripts across functional, regression, UI, and API testing. Proficient in automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and Rest Assured, with strong scripting skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript. Experienced in Agile and DevOps environments, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Docker. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage aligns with business goals and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to analyze, debug, and troubleshoot complex issues, delivering high-quality software products on schedule.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Engineer

Scotia Bank
12.2022 - Current
  • Built and maintained scalable automation frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, BDD with Cucumber/pytest-bdd, Robot Framework, Rest Assured) using POM and data-driven testing, improving maintainability and reusability.
  • Automated UI, API, and ETL workflows in Python (pytest, requests, SQL) to validate functional flows, backend services, and data transformations in Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and Azure Data Lake.
  • Created parameterized Pytest fixtures and modular test components, reducing script duplication and enhancing maintainability.
  • Designed and executed API test suites with pytest, Rest Assured, and Postman, validating status codes, payloads, headers, security rules, and performance metrics.
  • Developed robust API negative test scenarios for invalid inputs, missing headers, and unauthorized access, strengthening application security.
  • Automated schema checks, null handling validation, and data consistency verification between source and target systems using SQL and Python.
  • Integrated automated test suites into Azure DevOps pipelines, accelerating feedback loops and enabling continuous delivery.
  • Conducted API response time analysis and performance benchmarking using JMeter and Postman monitors to detect and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Implemented pytest-rerunfailures for flaky tests, pytest-xdist for parallel execution, and pytest-mock for service isolation, increasing stability by 30%.
  • Applied Test-Driven Development to align testing with development cycles, reducing post-release defects.
  • Authored and executed ADA and AODA accessibility test scripts using NVDA and JAWS, ensuring compliance and inclusive user experience.
  • Set up Allure and HTML reports with pytest for transparent, detailed, and visual test reporting to stakeholders.
  • Partnered with developers, product owners, and QA teams in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triaging to align testing with business needs.
  • Utilized FIX protocol to analyze message types, review logs, and debug financial transactions with high accuracy.
  • Delivered actionable QA reports highlighting execution results, defects, and recommendations, enabling informed release decisions.

Test Automation Engineer

Carfax, Canada
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Participated in all phases of the SDLC, including requirements review, test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Designed and implemented test strategies, test plans, and user stories using Agile methodologies to align with evolving business needs.
  • Conducted manual and automated testing for Carfax web and mobile applications, ensuring functionality, usability, and performance compliance.
  • Developed automation scripts for iOS and Android native apps using Appium and Java, improving mobile testing efficiency.
  • Implemented and maintained automated frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java/Python to enhance test coverage and reliability.
  • Created automated test scripts for AngularJS applications using Protractor and JavaScript, improving UI test coverage.
  • Performed performance and load testing using JMeter, LoaderUI, and LoadRunner, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing server configurations.
  • Built and executed unit tests using Python’s PyUnit framework to validate core functionality.
  • Worked on Snowflake migration projects, creating test strategies and plans to validate successful data migration.
  • Designed and executed test strategies for microservices, including test data management, service contract testing, and service virtualization.
  • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline, enabling continuous testing and deployment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to refine requirements and resolve defects.
  • Utilized Jira for defect management, sprint tracking, and test execution reporting, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
  • Generated detailed test reports documenting results, defects, and recommendations for quality improvements.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, streamlining processes, and enhancing overall QA efficiency.

Associate QA Analyst

CGI, India
05.2016 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with business clients, product owners, developers, and QA managers to translate user requirements and change requests into detailed test plans, scenarios, and cases.
  • Participated in requirement analysis and design discussions, providing inputs to ensure testability and alignment with client needs.
  • Developed Selenium WebDriver automation scripts in Python, Java, and JavaScript for cross-browser functional, regression, and integration testing.
  • Implemented the Page Object Model (POM) framework with Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber, reducing script maintenance effort.
  • Created BDD test scenarios and step definitions using Cucumber with Java, integrating them with Selenium for automated UI validation.
  • Conducted backend data validation using SQL queries on Oracle and SQL Server to ensure data integrity in financial applications.
  • Worked on Guidewire to create policies and perform financial transactions such as reserves validation.
  • Integrated automation scripts into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous deployment and testing.
  • Used Docker containers to set up and execute automation environments, ensuring consistent test execution across systems.
  • Performed functional, regression, UAT, smoke, and system testing, logging and tracking defects in HPQC.
  • Conducted API validation using Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Hamcrest libraries to verify JSON response bodies and status codes.
  • Created and maintained test documentation, including test scenarios, templates, traceability matrices, and compliance audit logs.
  • Developed automation scripts for AngularJS applications using Protractor and JavaScript, improving UI test coverage.
  • Configured and maintained Jenkins builds integrated with Maven and Ant for automated test execution.
  • Participated in defect triage and root cause analysis, collaborating closely with developers to resolve issues and improve quality.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Kakatiya University
01.2016

Skills

  • Testing methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, SDLC
  • Test automation expertise
  • Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and Python
  • Database administration proficiency
  • Experienced with JIRA and Azure DevOps
  • Proficient in multiple IDEs
  • Experience with CI tools: Jenkins, Maven, Travis CI, Azure
  • AWS and Azure deployment expertise
  • Experience with VSTS, Clear Case, and GitHub

Professional Summary

  • Over 8 years of QA experience in manual and automation testing of web, mobile, and client/server applications specializing in Software Quality Assurance and Automation Engineering.
  • Skilled in system testing, integration testing, UAT, positive/negative testing, functional and regression testing across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Experienced in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily scrums, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained automation frameworks using BDD, TDD, ATDD, Hybrid, Keyword-Driven, and Data-Driven models.
  • Expertise in Selenium WebDriver for cross-browser web application automation and Playwright for end-to-end multi-browser testing.
  • Proficient in Robot Framework for test case creation, execution, and generating detailed test reports.
  • Experienced in API testing using Postman and automation scripting with Python and pytest for unit, functional, and integration testing.
  • Implemented Page Object Model (POM) and customized automation frameworks to improve test maintainability and efficiency.
  • Utilized AWS Device Farm for comprehensive mobile app testing across diverse devices, OS versions, and screen sizes.
  • Conducted thorough security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using OWASP Top 10 guidelines and tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, and SQLMap.
  • Identified and mitigated security issues like SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), IDOR, and privilege escalation.
  • Performed authentication, session management, fuzz, business logic, and security misconfiguration testing, documenting risks with CVSS scores and recommending fixes.
  • Integrated dynamic application security testing (DAST) within CI/CD pipelines to detect vulnerabilities early in development.
  • Generated detailed security compliance reports aligned with OWASP, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 standards.
  • Experienced in version control and source code management using Git and Bitbucket, handling branching, merging, and conflict resolution efficiently.

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

Scotia Bank
12.2022 - Current

Test Automation Engineer

Carfax, Canada
08.2020 - 11.2022

Associate QA Analyst

CGI, India
05.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Kakatiya University
MANASWINI GANGAVARAPU