Amrita Bala
@amritabala
Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Selenium and API testing.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in building robust test automation solutions that enhance product reliability and accelerate delivery. My expertise lies in functional, API, and UI testing, utilizing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, and BOSS. I am passionate about automating backend workflows and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, which has allowed me to significantly improve testing efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
In my current role at Oracle India, I spearheaded end-to-end functional testing of REST API web services, achieving an impressive 80% automation coverage for new features. My contributions have led to a 40% decrease in installation time and minimized deployment errors through effective automation of backend processes. I have also co-developed a UI automation framework that has increased test coverage and reduced manual testing efforts, showcasing my commitment to quality engineering excellence.
Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to identify critical issues and suggest improvements that enhance system performance and stability. I believe in fostering a collaborative environment and have conducted knowledge-sharing sessions to onboard cross-functional teams, promoting best practices in automation. My goal is to continue driving quality engineering initiatives that deliver high-value results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Software QA Engineer
Oracle India Pvt. Limited
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Spearheaded end-to-end functional testing of REST API web services, enhancing test efficiency and accelerating release cycles. Designed automated workflows and co-developed a UI automation framework, achieving 80% automation coverage for new features.
Senior QA Engineer
Cisco Systems
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)
Ensured compliance with functional requirements through API testing and automated REST API testing, reducing validation time by 40%. Conducted end-to-end functional testing of microservices to enhance service reliability.
Senior QA Engineer
Microfocus OpenText
May 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 3 months)
Increased automation coverage by 70% in Identity & Access Management by automating end-to-end business scenarios. Developed API automation scripts and optimized product installations with shell scripting.
Test Analyst
Cognizant
Dec 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained test plans, conducted functional and regression testing, and collaborated within Agile teams to enhance issue resolution and test coverage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunications, focusing on the principles of electronics, communication systems, and telecommunications technologies.
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