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surya ayyagari

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QA automation engineer with 3+ years building Python frameworks for Playwright, Selenium, and SOAP UI.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a QA/automation role where I can build and maintain robust Python-based test frameworks, lead validation for enterprise workflows, and improve CI/CD testing with strong API and defect-RCA discipline in Agile teams.

I’m a Quality Assurance and Automation Test Engineer who designs and executes end-to-end testcases for enterprise applications, with a strong focus on automation and API validation. In my current role as Senior Software Engineer at Valuelabs, I build and maintain Playwright automation in Python, implement API testing using Python scripts, and validate data flows and processing in Azure cloud environments.

Previously at Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Programmer Analyst, I led and managed a team of 4, aligned deliverables with business objectives, and drove testing for multiple Wellmark and HCSC applications through efficient release cycles. I’m hands-on with Agile/Scrum, defect management with proper RCA, SQL Query Optimization, and automation using Selenium and tools like SOAP UI/Postman—plus I’ve supported Dev walkthroughs and training to help cross-functional teams deliver confidently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

Current

ValueLabs

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Design test cases based on requirements for enterprise applications and execute full workflow testing across key Plansource modules. Developed and maintained Playwright (Python) automation for UI testing and implemented API test validations in Python, including Azure data-flow verification for smooth deployments.

Playwright Python Selenium API Testing Azure SQL Query Optimization Postman Jenkins JMeter

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Led and managed a QA team of 4 members, coordinating with stakeholders to align deliverables to business objectives and tracking milestones to resolve roadblocks. Performed end-to-end testing and built automation in Python using Selenium and API testing with SOAP UI/Postman, including Azure and Azure DevOps pipeline validation with RCA-driven defect management.

Selenium Python Postman API Testing Azure Azure Pipelines SQL Query Optimization Jira Defect Management & RCA

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Executed QA tasks as a Programmer Analyst Trainee, specializing in SOAP UI and supporting automation to improve overall testing efficiency. Collaborated with team members on automating processes and testing/analysis of software applications.

Test Automation Selenium Winium API Testing Functional Testing SQL Query Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Centurion University of Technology and Management

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

2018 - 2022

Grade: CGPA 8.28

Activities and societies: Delivered trainings on Quest/Cits & Winium using Selenium; implemented GenAI for test case generation and SQL query optimization; research publications/works include bicycle frame regression analysis (Aug 2021) and an IIoT in garment production case study (Jul 2022).

Mechanical Engineering program at Centurion University of Technology and Management (Vizianagaram) from Aug 2018 to May 2022, graduating with CGPA 8.28.