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Neelam Rathi

London

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Automation Test Lead with 8+ years of experience in leading software testing projects, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Proficient in developing automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, POM and Cucumber, adept at strategizing test plans, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals efficiently.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Test Automation Lead

Salary Finance Ltd
London
03.2021 - Current
  • ·Working with Salary Finance, a Fintech company which offers various financial products (SAVE, BRROW, PROTECT) to the the customer through their employer.
  • Currently working on Save Product and its integration with CBS, KYC checks, validating Deductions/ Collections and Payment life cycle.
  • Lead and manage testing team, in planning, executing, and reporting on testing activities throughout software development lifecycle.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies ensuring thorough test coverage and alignment with business objectives.
  • Implemented robust test Automation framework in BDD -POM Design pattern to cover all UI and API testing and improve overall software quality.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and project managers, to define testing scope, timelines, and deliverables, and to resolve any issues or dependencies affecting testing activities.
  • Develop and improve automated test scripts using Selenium web driver and Java, covering various aspects of functional, regression, and smoke testing.
  • Perform code reviews, analyse test results, and troubleshoot automation failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, ensuring reliability and effectiveness of automated test suites.
  • Integrated complete Framework with CI tool Jenkins for Regression suite scheduling.
  • Continuously monitor and maintain test automation frameworks, including new features and optimizing test execution time to increase productivity and reduce time-to-market.
  • Contribute to overall testing strategy by recommending process improvements, evaluating emerging technologies, and advocating for automation best practices within organization.

Senior Test analyst

Salary Finance Ltd
London
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Worked on Protect in collaboration with Legal & General which offers different types of insurance, covered E2E life cycle.
  • Worked on various Monolith applications Loan and save through YBS and their E2E life cycle.
  • Designed and implemented test scripts for web and mobile applications, utilizing tools like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber and Java to validate functionality.
  • Collaborated with QA engineers and developers to define test automation requirements, review test plans, and ensure comprehensive test coverage throughout software development lifecycle.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional development within QA team.
  • Investigated and reported critical software defects, tracked their resolution progress, and verified fixes to ensure stability and integrity of software under test.

Test Analyst

Rajwest Ltd
India
11.2013 - 01.2017
  • Designed and executed test cases for functional, regression testing of web-based applications.
  • Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using defect management tools JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and validation of fixes to maintain product quality and stability
  • Writing Automation Test Scripts using Element locators, WebDriver methods, and Java programming features in BDD for Testing Web Application
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user stories, clarify acceptance criteria, and define test scenarios to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with business requirements.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, to provide input on testing efforts, report progress, and address any impediments to team productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Technology -

JIET
Jodhpur
2011

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Java Script
  • Test Automation Tool: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, Postman, Gherkins, IntelliJ , Eclipse
  • Technical Tool: Jenkins, Git, Maven, Swagger
  • Automation Framework: BDD, TDD, POM, Data Driven, Keyword Driven
  • Defect / Project Management Tool: Jira, X-ray, Bugzilla
  • Database: MySQL
  • Domain: Finance, Banking
  • Test Methodologies: SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Automation Framework,
  • System Testing, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, UVT, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing

Timeline

Test Automation Lead

Salary Finance Ltd
03.2021 - Current

Senior Test analyst

Salary Finance Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2021

Test Analyst

Rajwest Ltd
11.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Technology -

JIET
Neelam Rathi