Sireesha Bandela

Performed performance testing of end-to-end cheque clearing processes on Azure, validating throughput and response-time NFRs and reporting results via Power BI to improve processing visibility and resiliency. Executed fault-tolerance and failover testing across function apps and VMs and monitored via Application Insights and Azure metrics.

Delivered backend/API and non-functional testing for HMRC Import Control System 2, building RestAssured API automation and executing JMeter performance, resilience and failover tests across Kubernetes/AWS infrastructure. Supported SIT, EUCT and release testing within Agile teams.

Executed manual and automated E2E testing for the Go Tax Free web platform, developing RestAssured API tests and BDD Cucumber suites to validate integrations with Salesforce and QuickBooks, improving in-sprint quality and release readiness.

Led automation and cross-browser testing for Home Risk digital transformation, creating BDD/Selenium and CI pipelines, conducting API testing and E2E integration tests to improve release quality and stakeholder communication.

Owned and executed STLC testing activities within an agile cross-functional team, defining acceptance criteria, configuring test environments, driving test automation and supporting releases across integration, staging and production.

Built test automation and performed manual and E2E integration testing for the V.me digital wallet, delivering Cucumber/Selenium suites and coordinating exploratory and acceptance testing across merchant, consumer and care portals.

Performed UAT coordination and senior-level test analysis to validate banking features and ensure stakeholder sign-off for releases within regulated financial environments.

Led consumer team testing activities, coordinating test strategy and execution to support Visa payment services and integrations between middleware and downstream systems.

Conducted UAT and business-facing testing for payments and card services, collaborating with product owners to validate acceptance criteria and manage defects through JIRA.

Led testing for credit risk, fraud and back-office systems, overseeing test planning and execution to improve detection and handling of fraud and credit processes.

Worked as a senior software engineer contributing to development and testing activities within enterprise projects, supporting delivery and quality objectives.

Delivered software engineering tasks in consulting engagements, contributing to testing and implementation efforts across client projects.

Led testing activities for financial services engagements, defining test approaches and coordinating teams to meet regulatory and quality targets.

Performed software engineering and testing tasks supporting product and client projects, contributing to quality assurance and delivery activities.

Completed a Bachelor in Physiotherapy with a focus on biomechanics between 2000 and 2005.