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Nithya Rajaram

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Summary

Over 10 years of experience in IT with extensive expertise as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), specializing in test automation, quality assurance, and application support across various domains: Healthcare (3 years), Technology (3 years), Automotive, and Lubricants. Strong background in designing and implementing automation frameworks, test strategies, and end-to-end testing for web services and APIs. Certified Pricefx Configuration Engineer with 2+ years of experience in Pricefx CPQ Tool. Expertise in Java 8, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, REST Assured, and database management (Oracle, MySQL, PLSQL). Hands-on experience in AWS Cloud (Certified Practitioner) and DevOps methodologies. Strong problem-solving, incident management, and customer support skills. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SDET / Team Lead

IBM
, India
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Led a 5-member team on the Global CPQ Pricing Strategy project for Shell
  • Designed and implemented automated test scripts for regression, integration, and functional testing using Selenium and TestNG
  • Developed reusable test frameworks and maintained test suites to ensure product quality
  • Conducted API testing with Postman and Rest Assured, verifying data flow and integration points
  • Implemented calculation logics, data sources, data loads, and dashboards in Pricefx
  • Developed automated monitoring notifications, reducing manual effort and improving defect identification
  • Provided SME support during project transition from development to maintenance
  • Worked in Agile methodology (2-week sprints) and DevSecOps Model

Senior SDET & Team Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
, India
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Led the LFS/ICC and PRDB project for DUNS and BRADSTREET
  • Developed and executed automated UI and API test cases using Selenium and Rest Assured
  • Managed application development, enhancement, and automation
  • Developed complex data extraction queries and optimized database performance for testing purposes
  • Provided SME support during Java 5 to Java 8 migration, ensuring compatibility through extensive regression testing

SDET / Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
, India
01.2015 - 06.2019
  • Worked on Electronic Eligibility Management System (EEMS) & CDB for United Health Group
  • Developed automation test suites for eligibility verification and claims processing using Selenium
  • Automated critical reporting tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Supported release deployments and conducted smoke testing post-deployment
  • Provided incident and problem resolution to business stakeholders
  • Optimized test coverage for better product performance and reliability.
  • Assisted in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for accelerated delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Elevated team productivity by mentoring junior SDET team members on best practices and industry standards.
  • Increased overall test efficiency by maintaining an organized repository of test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
INDIA
01.2014

Skills

  • Java Jboss Pricefx
    Groovy Spring Azure DevOps
    Oracle SQL Hibernate Jenkins
    PL/SQL REST APIs BitBucket
    Unix AWS Cloud GitHub
    JavaScript Rules Engine JIRA
    Selenium Oracle DB ServiceNow
    TestNG DB2 ITSM
    Cucumber MySQL HPSM

Personal Information

Work Permit: Canada Open Work Permit

Hobbies and Interests

  • Painting & Crafting: Creating decorative items from waste materials.
  • Outdoor Sports: Hockey, Frisbee, Shuttle.

Achievements And Training

  • Recognized as 'Best Performer' by Shell Client in IBM.
  • Recognized as 'Employee of the Month' in Cognizant.
  • Participated in CII-Champion (Continuous Improvement and Innovation) Workshop.
  • District-level Hockey Player.

Timeline

SDET / Team Lead

IBM
05.2022 - 12.2024

Senior SDET & Team Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2021

SDET / Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)

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