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karna LakshminathaReddy

@karnalakshminathared

Senior QA Automation engineer specializing in Python-based UI/API testing, building frameworks, and delivering reliable releases.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a QA Automation/SDET role where I can own end-to-end UI and API test automation, integrate with Jenkins CI/CD, collaborate in Agile, and continuously improve framework reliability to ship high-quality releases.

I’m a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Python-based automation and testing solutions. I focus on end-to-end testing across UI, API, and back-end systems, covering functional, regression, smoke, and integration scenarios to keep releases stable.

In my recent work, I developed and maintained end-to-end automation frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Pytest for both UI and API testing. I implemented Page Object Model (POM) for scalable automation, automated cross-browser execution with Playwright, and built reusable scripts using Pytest fixtures, parametrization, and assertions.

I also strengthen quality by owning defect lifecycle management and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using Jira, validating fixes through automation. Working in Agile Scrum teams, I integrate automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution and reporting, and I contribute SQL-based database validation to ensure data integrity across systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Development Engineer Test

Current

Unizen Technologies

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Developed and maintained end-to-end UI/API automation frameworks in Python using Playwright and Pytest, including a Page Object Model structure for scalable test maintenance. Built REST API automation with Requests Library, integrated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and supported release validation through functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing for McAfee ePolicy Orchestr

Python Playwright Pytest REST API Testing Jenkins CI Page Object Model Jira Cross Browser Testing

Consultant – SE (QA Automation)

Datamatics

Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)

Created and maintained automation scripts for PrimeAxis Bank digital banking workflows using Python, Selenium WebDriver, and Pytest, with Robot Framework contributions for UI and backend testing. Executed functional, smoke, sanity, and regression testing in Agile, integrated suites into Jenkins CI/CD for continuous execution, and performed SQL validation alongside Jira-based defect tracking and ro

Python Selenium Webdriver Pytest Robot Framework Jenkins CI Jira Functional Testing Regression Testing Agile Scrum

Process Associate (Manual Tester)

Tata Consultancy Services

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Performed manual functional, regression, and exploratory testing for web-based UI applications, translating requirements into detailed test scenarios and cases. Logged and tracked defects in Jira, ran smoke/sanity/regression testing before production releases, and participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives.

Manual Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Exploratory testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing Agile Scrum Defect Retesting