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Suganthini Arunachalam

Suganthini Arunachalam

Swindon,United kingdom

Summary

Detail oriented QA Engineer with around 9 years of experience in manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Skilled in converting business requirements into clear technical specifications and ensuring quality throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Proficient in defect tracking, test automation, and API validation, with hands-on experience in Agile environments. Strong communicator with a passion for delivering reliable, user-friendly software that meets performance and security standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior QA Engineer

AWTG Ltd
London, United Kingdom
09.2023 - Current
  • Translated product requirements into detailed test plans and cases
  • Conducted functional, regression, and UAT testing in Agile sprints
  • Performed mobile app testing (Android/iOS), including AI chatbot validation
  • Validated backend APIs using Postman and Swagger; reported defects clearly
  • Ran performance tests using JMeter to assess load and stress behavior
  • Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues early
  • Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

Senior Test Engineer

Tata consultancy services
Chennai, India
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Led automation strategy for banking applications using Selenium and TestNG
  • Developed reusable test scripts and maintained automation frameworks
  • Conducted integration and system testing to ensure end-to-end reliability
  • Executed performance testing using JMeter for scalability and reliability
  • Reported project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders
  • Used Git for version control and collaborated across cross-functional teams

Software Testing Analyst

Accenture services pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
08.2015 - 12.2021
  • Designed and executed test cases for web and API testing
  • Built and maintained automation frameworks using Java and Cucumber
  • Validated backend responses and ensured data integrity across systems
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies and collaborated with developers
  • Documented test logic and shared innovative ideas for process improvement

Education

B Tech - textile Engineering

Anna University
Chennai
08.2011 - 04.2015

Skills

  • Testing & Methodologies: Functional, Integration, Regression, UAT, Performance, Security, Accessibility
  • Automation: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, Maven, Jenkins
  • API & Backend: Postman, Swagger, SOAPUI, Fiddler, MySQL
  • Agile & Collaboration: Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, TestRail, Confluence
  • Scripting & Languages: Java, SQL, XML, JSON
  • Performance Testing: JMeter
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Jenkins
  • Other Tools: HP ALM, Microsoft Office Suite, Figma

Certification

  • ISTQB Advanced Level Certified
  • Advanced Selenium Training

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

AWTG Ltd
09.2023 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Tata consultancy services
12.2021 - 12.2022

Software Testing Analyst

Accenture services pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2021

B Tech - textile Engineering

Anna University
08.2011 - 04.2015
Suganthini Arunachalam