Shraddha Rane
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Test Specialist with 9 years of experience in shift-left testing, focusing on automation, functional, performance, API, and end-to-end testing in Agile environments. Developed test strategies, executed test cases, and implemented automated API tests using Bruno and Postman. Proficient in Java-based automation frameworks and familiar with Scala, with hands-on expertise in AWS S3 for file transfer and cloud data verification.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Specialist
NetCompany
London, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current
- Designed and wrote test automation scripts for testing new or existing software using specialised tools and frameworks.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of products against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Generated ideas for automated test procedures by analysing client requirements and software features.
- Participated in Agile sprints, contributing to planning, execution, and review phases for timely feedback.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Managed secure government domain operations
Software Test Engineer
Mastek
Reading, United Kingdom
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Contributed to initiatives within secure government and real estate sectors
- Contributed to daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings within the Agile process, aligning testing activities with project objectives.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Utilised JIRA for bug tracking and project management, streamlining communication and task allocation within the testing team.
Software Engineer in Test
GEP Solutions
Mumbai
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Utilised JIRA for bug tracking and project management, streamlining communication and task allocation within the testing team.
- Used Agile methodologies to aid team delivery of effective, quality software solutions.
- (Procurement Domain)
Tester
Datamatics Global Services
Mumbai
10.2016 - 12.2017
- (Health Insurance Domain)
- Wrote detailed test scenarios and cases, accurately logging errors and defects in comprehensive test reports.
- Collaborated with development teams to discuss test results and propose enhancements.
Trainee Engineer
Zetta Computech
Mumbai
04.2015 - 10.2016
- (Ecommerce Domain)
- Executed tasks efficiently and timely, based on directives from engineering managers.
- Participated in weekly team meetings, providing valuable input on project progress and potential improvements.
- Completed daily list of assignments, contributing to engineer team by handling basic tasks and learning new skills.
Education
MBA -
Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Mumby, LINB.Sc. - Physics
Mumbai University
MumbaiSkills
- Script development
- JIRA management
- Risk assessment
- Problem-solving
- Defect tracking
- Test automation
- Cross team collaboration
- Postman for api testing
- Programming languages
- CI/CD integration
- Agile methodology
- Innovative thinking
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Best Performer recognition for critical functional issue from Client
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- ISTBQ Certified
- Received Monthly and Quarterly Award in Datamatics Ltd.
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/shraddharane-AutomationTestEngineer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Leading QA activities across multiple government projects
- Led creation of test planning, test strategy documentation in confluence at project kick-off, ensuring early alignment on scope, test approach, environments and execution timelines
- Collaborated with BA/PO to review API specifications and requirement understanding, identifying gaps and ensuring correct documentation
- Core responsibility in story pointing, estimation, sprint planning and 3 AMIGO sessions
- Delivered API testing (manual & automated) using Bruno, Postman and SoapUI to validate integrations and workflows of privilege and public applications
- Performed AWS S3 file validation testing ensuring accurate file transfers and end-to-end processing
- Created stubs for backend services and managed mock test data aligned with different test scenarios to ensure comprehensive API and system level coverage
- Proficient in BDD automation frameworks using Cucumber with Java and Scala
- Designed, developed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright
- Identified stable and reusable test cases for automation coverage improvements and testing efficiency
- Experience in setting up CI/CD pipeline jobs for automated test scenario execution, improving deployment
- Executed end-to-end testing across Local, Dev, QA, SIT, Pre-pod environments
- Managed defects using Jira and ensured timely closure
- Conduct API performance testing using JMeter. GATLING, analysing response time, throughput and system behaviour under load
- Led end-to-end testing activities and facilitated smooth handover to Live Service team post-release, providing necessary support during production transition and early life support phase
- Hands-on experience in Git commands such as branching, merging, rebasing and resolving conflicts
- Successfully delivered testing across multiple mid-sprint project joins
- Contribution to Agile ceremonies and delivery planning
Timeline
Senior Test Specialist
NetCompany
05.2022 - Current
Software Test Engineer
Mastek
10.2018 - 04.2022
Software Engineer in Test
GEP Solutions
12.2017 - 06.2018
Tester
Datamatics Global Services
10.2016 - 12.2017
Trainee Engineer
Zetta Computech
04.2015 - 10.2016
MBA -
Dr. D.Y. Patil University
B.Sc. - Physics
Mumbai University