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Vara Prasad

Luton,Bedfordshire

Summary

Accomplished QA Engineer with extensive expertise in test planning, test strategy, and test automation. Proficient in designing test cases and analysing test data using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and SoapUI/SoapUI Pro. Adept at API testing, mobile apps testing, and CI/CD pipelines implementation. Skilled in various programming languages including JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJs, C#, and SQL data validation. Experienced with cloud platforms like AWS,Azure and GCP, as well as DevOps practices using Docker and Jenkins. Demonstrated ability to manage projects with MS Project Web/Project server and utilise Jira for effective project tracking. Career goal: to leverage technical skills in a challenging role that drives innovation in software quality assurance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1

Certified Agile Tester

Work history

Test Consultant

William Hill
Leeds
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead Testing with Slot /virtual /E-sports/Roulette/Casino/lottery apps
  • Managed Test teams with Agile Scrum Model.
  • Worked with BDD/Cucumber feature files/ Page object framework using selenium web driver, AWS cloud
  • Attending Scrum meetings to understand the functionality.
  • Assisted in developing test automation framework using Java, Selenium Web Driver.
  • Analysed the Acceptance Criteria for designing, executing and managing the test cases for the given User Stories
  • Worked with BDD/Cucumber feature files/ Page object framework using selenium web driver
  • Developed Manual test scripts for different test scenarios covering all aspects of project functionality and JIRA Defect Management
  • Created and maintained the regression pack for Automation testing.
  • Involved in Developing test automation framework using Java, REST Assured and Junit.
  • Lead the group of QAs with cross-functional teams
  • Provided Test plans, Test Strategy, Test scenarios, Test estimates, Test closure, and Bug reports
  • Effectively worked in Agile, Sprints, Epics, User stories, Backlogs, Acceptance criteria
  • Managed Test environments and assigned the reasonable workloads to QA teams
  • Managed multiple projects and worked with different stakeholders and resolved business critical issues
  • Maintained technical documentation using project Confluence

Data Test Engineer

Department For Education
London
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • The Department for Education is responsible for children's services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England
  • Test Automation of the schema and data validation between different layers of ADLS by using BDD SpecFlow and C# in Visual Studio
  • Participated in Sprint Standups, Sprint planning, Retro and Refinement sessions in Azure ADO
  • Performed ETL Testing between different containers\layers of Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) e.g
  • Raw, Curated and Enriched and validated the data transformation, data migration, data aggregation and data cleansing between different layers of ADLS
  • Validated data transformation against the Business Rules in Databricks by using PySpark and PySql
  • Automation and manual testing of in Sprint user stories and task required with appropriate ETL/Data sets from acceptance criteria
  • Tested source data in SQL while ETL testing of migration of data sets in Azure data lake to Databricks
  • Implemented Test automation using Cypress, java JavaScript, Nodejs and BDD cucumber framework, Docker
  • Used Databricks and Azure Data factory for Testing migration of datasets and Data validations
  • Use of Microsoft SQL Modelling and writing high performance queries
  • Documented Test approach in the Project wiki
  • Test input within the acceptance criteria has been defined, agreed with the team, and shared with the project stakeholder
  • Test estimates for in scope User stories provided for System test plans
  • Tested both front end Analytical Data Access (ADA) website
  • Tested the backend migration of data from source SQL servers from T1 subscriptions to the Azure data lake and Databricks using ADF data pipelines
  • Testing between ADLS and Azure Datawarehouse (Azure Synapsis Analytics)
  • Test Automation of the Data Ingestion and ETL Testing in Databricks by using PySql & PySpark
  • Tested Pipeline runs by using Azure DevOps and acted as a Quality Gate Analyst before code deployed into QA\UAT environment
  • Created Integration Tests as part of Azure Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)

Ledgers Test Engineer

Ocado Group
Hertford, Hertfordshire
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Evolve 2 programme: Ocado implemented Oracle fusion to improve effectiveness, efficiency and solution quality
  • The enhancement aims to reduce the manual work for the key month, period and year end
  • Performed Testing on Ocado General ledger, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable and Intercompany applications on Ocado websites
  • Tested applications with Rest Assured API testing, GCP, Docker, GIT, Unix, Jira
  • Tested applications with Payment systems, Invoices, Clearings and settlements
  • Established functional, Automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Java, Nodejs, Jest, BDD
  • Prepared robust test plans and test strategies
  • Actively involved in Sprint ceremonies and stakeholder management meetings
  • Managed defect management, system, system integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing
  • Discovery/review of existing defect management processes, tools, and procedures, making recommendations for and implementing improvements where required
  • Driven defect triage activities during multiple releases of SIT and UAT, OAT execution - liaising with the SIT Lead, UAT Lead, engineers/analysts, other client internal stakeholders and external stakeholders as required to ensure completeness of defects raised and their timely progression through the lifecycle to resolution/closure
  • Tested REST API using Postman

QA Test Analyst

Office For National Statistics
London
03.2022 - 12.2022


  • Tested the ONS legacy applications with both manual and automation
  • Test environment used in AWS, Jenkins, Git and Unix commands
  • Performed UAT/OAT Testing and Supplier QA assurance tests
  • Used TestRail for Test management
  • Tested Backoffice application Florence to create Articles, Journals, publishing
  • Automation of Florence and Release Calendar applications using BDD cucumber, Selenium, Java script, Typescript, Nodejs, jest and SQL
  • API Testing using Postman and RestAssured
  • Raised quality bugs and escalated to concerned teams
  • Bugs triaged and prioritized for immediate fix
  • Involved in stakeholder management
  • Involved in Sprint planning, Sprint retrospective and backlog grooming sessions, Sprint demo and daily standups
  • Provided Test plans, Test run reports, Test cases, Test completion reports

Test Engineer

15 Marketing Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
01.2022 - 03.2022


  • Tested back-office application to create games and artefacts
  • Tested payment system of accounts with balance updates, bonus
  • Prepared Test plans and Test strategies for gaming platforms
  • Provided functional and automation frameworks utilising Cucumber, BDD, Selenium, Java,SQL
  • Worked in AWS environment, GIT, Kibana logs, Kafka, Unix
  • Monitored Test phases, and triaged bugs raised
  • Provided test results and ensured the bug fixes in each release
  • Performed SIT and UAT and OAT Testing
  • Used Jira and Test Rail for bug tracking and Test management https://www.iris.co.uk/

QA Test Analyst

Iris group
London
08.2020 - 01.2022


  • Managed manual and automation testing of web, mobile and Windows applications
  • Tested financial applications for Billing, Payment, Timesheets, Invoices, Balances
  • Tested backend applications using SQL
  • Managed Automation using Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, Rest API, Postman, Fiddler
  • Tested the migrated Data in Azure cloud from SQL sources
  • Prepared clear and concise test plans as supporting test data
  • Used Test environments in Azure, Azure Test plans, Git, VS code, Unix commands, Jira


SIT Test Engineer

IELTS
06.2020 - 08.2020


  • Prepared the Test Strategy, Maturity roadmap and implemented improvement initiatives that are coordinated across all partners and third-party vendors.
  • Involved in UAT/OAT and infrastructure testing of the testing phase
  • Performed Automation Testing using Selenium, BDD cucumber and Java, jest, AWS, Git, Unix, Jenkins
  • Tested API using Postman and Rest assured API
  • Performed cross partner testing and engaged with development teams / Supplier teams
  • Planned and Coordinated Testing activity for all Development work in Agile Sprints, Infrastructure implementation and development phases.
  • Worked with Partner teams to ensure appropriate testing environments are established for all testing phases and activities.
  • Coordinated with different work streams across partnership in the preparation of the testing to plans, prioritise and structure testing activities, defect management and collation of status reports from work streams.
  • Managed the testing conducted by third Party Suppliers and internal teams ensuring it adheres to the Test Governance strategy and schedules.
  • Coordinated with Test execution and development teams to progress Testing and defect monitoring and correction across the partnership for all interlined and dependent systems being produced.
  • Established Reporting for Test Progress Monitoring (including velocity and coverage) and Produced Defect Tracking using Jira for the Project
  • Ensured that key stakeholders and technical teams are aware of the information security policies and compliance with them is in place related to testing and QA standards.

Senior test engineer

Department For International Trade
London
07.2018 - 05.2020
  • Manage the integration Testing between DIT and HMRC
  • Test Facilitate the creation of legislation objects in the tariff management databases
  • Managed Test resources, Test plan coordination and Test cycle, Test schedules and Test Strategy documents
  • Providing up to date reports to stakeholder on progress of Test phases with UAT/OAT and any issues
  • Defect prioritisation, management, View and analyse Test results and bug reports
  • Managed Risk based testing and Test Scenarios according to Test acceptance criteria
  • Worked effectively on Agile to prioritize the backlog, sprint planning and retrospectives and stand-ups
  • Test Facilitate the creation and modification of master measure data according to the existing measure types on the TARIC database using Postgres SQL
  • Test for correct and reliable delta feed of data through to HMRC's CDS border systems of any changes to UK tariff and quota data and any related reference data
  • Effectively managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Tariffs Managers to ensure the test assignments are accurate and planning and coordination
  • Test management of transaction log of data back from HMRC's CDS system showing the success and / or failure of specific data objects' load process
  • Created frameworks for Manual/ Automation Cucumber/BDD, Selenium, Java and Rest assured API testing, AWS, Git, Kibana and Unix
  • Test Plans created to communicate the Test approach to team members. It includes the objectives, scope, schedule, risks and approach, to clearly identify what the Test deliverables will be and what is deemed in and out of scope.

Agile Test engineer

GamStop
London
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Worked in Agile Scrum/ Kanban Jira board with developers in preventing bugs in Continuous integration, Using Circle CI environment
  • Provided Test environments, Test plans and Test strategy
  • Stakeholder management during SIT/UAT/BAU
  • Management of Test execution, Test cycles, Test case management and Bug triage
  • Highly involved in Agile, BDD, Sprint, Sprint planning, Retrospective meetings, Story points, Burn down charts, and velocity etc. Performed exploratory testing
  • Managed BDD / Cucumber scenarios used for Automation using Selenium, Java, Docker, Git
  • Drafted Test scenarios for User Stories in Agile with sprint by sprint
  • Highly involved in Stakeholder meetings to manage effective delivery of Tested functions.
  • Provided Test Strategy, Test plan, Test progress reports
  • Managed Manual/Automated Testing of Mobile and Web based Consumer and Operator Portals with Selenium using Java
  • Worked very closely with developers in CI, Stage environments using Bitbucket, Confluence.
  • Managed API testing using Swagger and Postman for cloud-based AWS using endpoints.
  • Worked heavily on backend SQL database to query SER (Self-exclusion register) database using SQL workbench
  • Provided enhanced Bug/Triage reports of most of the bugs, anomalies occurred at CI/ staging/production in Jira

QA Test Engineer

Sky UK
Osterley, Hounslow
03.2017 - 12.2017


  • Working in an Agile BDD way as a Test consultant, I oversee managing test cases for the latest EPG features derived from analysing requirements that can be functional or non-functional
  • Ensuring the requirements are testable also to gain thorough knowledge of how a feature work
  • Written Test scenarios in BDD using Cucumber using Selenium, Git, Genkins, Docker, Unix
  • Helped QA Team for effective Testing of SkyQ products using Selenium tool, Mobile testing with Android and iOs devices
  • Reviewing the requirements, PB Stories, Work Packages, Wire Frames alongside Product Owner's Business Analyst's, Tech Leads, EPG developers
  • Providing progress updates to stakeholders, attend stand-up meeting and update Scrum boards
  • Heavily involved in UAT and OAT and the mapping analysis task for the launch of the new HD software, mapping new requirements to test cases, whilst remaining a point of contact for the middleware team
  • UAT STB EPG's on an array of software drops at an early stage of maturity of the code, raising defects on quality center/Jira, flagging potential issues to the project team, flashing STB's with new software code, retrieving logs from STB's to help with defect fixes.

Test engineer

Ladbrokes Coral
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Ladbrokes is the UK's largest Gaming and Gambling company
  • The Omni-Channel Programme provided customers with a single wallet across all Ladbrokes 2200 Retail shop estate (EPOS & FOBT) and digital platforms (web/tablet/mobile)
  • Analyzing business requirements (Agile user stories) to create comprehensive test scenarios, test cases and expected results
  • Automated the Web and Mobile applications using BDD/ cucumber scenarios by automating in Selenium with Java, TestNG, AWS, VS code, Unix, Docker, Jira
  • Managed the over the counter (EPOS, tibco middleware, Playtech IMS (customer management system) and Genbet Promotions) systems integration and user acceptance testing
  • Worked closely with the Test Manager and Ladbrokes Operational teams to ensure all legal, legislative, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling requirements were fully embedded in Test plans and scenarios
  • Deputized for Test manager as required to ensure the on-time delivery of the test plan
  • Created user acceptance test (UAT) and OAT scripts and test cases in conjunction with relevant Ladbrokes business users and subject matter experts
  • Created regression test packs
  • Mentoring and training junior members of team
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully facilitated defect management in Jira between multiple suppliers
  • Identified gaps in requirements and liaise closely with the lead business analysis to ensure these were included in the delivered solution
  • Completed Phase 1 testing on-time
  • Took part in early go-live support - no P1 defects were encountered in the first 3 months of operation of the delivered solution
  • Technologies:
  • SAS, BS2000, Tibco (DX), Playtech IMS, Genbet Promotions
  • JIRA - User stories, text case execution and defect management

Senior Test Engineer

OpenBet
02.2013 - 12.2015
  • Open Bet is a Sports book and Gaming software company with offices in Sydney, Australia and Montreal, Canada
  • Open Bet develops front-end and back-office gaming products
  • Tested Coral ASDI Web Services using SoapUI: Web services Testing using WSDL
  • Mentoring and assisting junior QA team, Developed, published, and implemented test plans
  • Written, maintain and executed manual and automated test scripts using Test rail
  • Found and reported majority of defects in Jira, effectively document and track defects via JIRA
  • Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Ability to work independently or in small team
  • Effective use of SQL to retrieve various data from Databases
  • ETL Testing using DataStage with William hill Data migration programme
  • Involved heavily in User Acceptance Testing and reported major bugs in UAT and OAT phase
  • Excellent knowledge of smoke, Integration, System, Regression, Exploratory, UAT Testing
  • Test Environment: HP QTP 11.0, Soap UI, Quality Center 10.0, Jira 5.2.1, Test rail 3.02, SharePoint server 2007, VMWare/Lab manager 4.0, MS Project Web/Project server, Linux centos 6.3, Display units, Epos Tills, Coral PC, SQL, Java, VB scripting, Apache Tomcat 6, xml

Test engineer

Victorian Solutions
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Victorian Solutions is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions for Global 1000 companies
  • Worked in Agile, Sprint Planning, attended Daily Stand-ups and Sprint Retrospectives
  • Testing on various betting and gaming product applications (Sports book, Tele bet applications, fixed odds games)
  • Worked with Users and Business Analysts to define and design test scenarios and test data Executed test cases manually and reported bugs using Quality Centre
  • Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, Database, System and User Acceptance Testing for new releases
  • Interacted with Business teams and Developers to understand business requirements and bug fixes
  • Performed effectively in UAT Testing activities and reported UAT bugs for fixing
  • Worked with developers to reproduce errors and resolve software anomalies, Writing test summary reports and deployment instructions

Test Engineer

MFuse Ltd
11.2008 - 05.2011
  • Mfuse's core offering is a real-time sports betting solution
  • Mfuse is the leading provider and fastest growing mobile gaming business in the world
  • Operate as part of a core product development and delivery team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle using both waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodology
  • This will comprise of Manual testing, testing bugs and new features fixed and developed during a development phase and then carrying out integration/regression testing before a project goes live
  • Updating and maintaining a suite of test scripts, adding and modifying test scripts where required
  • Raising bugs utilizing defect tracking/bug management tool JIRA
  • Analyzing user requirements and specifications

Education

B.Sc. - Meths, Physics, Chemistry

Kakatiya University
Warangal, India

Master’s degree - business administration (MBA with Information Technology)

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India

Skills

  • Test Planning
  • Test strategy
  • Test Automation
  • Test Case Design
  • Test data analysis
  • Selenium
  • Cypress
  • JavaScript
  • Typescript
  • Nodejs
  • C#
  • Spec flow
  • ETL
  • Jira
  • Quality Centre
  • TestRail
  • SoapUI/ SoapUI Pro
  • VMware
  • MS Project Web/Project server
  • Jest
  • TestNG
  • Junit
  • Cucumber
  • Gherkin
  • Mobile apps
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • API testing
  • Rest assured
  • Postman
  • SaaS
  • PaaS
  • AWS
  • GCP (Google cloud platform)
  • GIT
  • Unix
  • VS code
  • Docker
  • Kibana
  • Kafka
  • Jenkins
  • Devops
  • Big data
  • SQL data validation
  • Oracle RDBMS
  • Talend

Certification

ISEB (Information System Examination Board)

ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)

CAT (Certified Agile Tester)

Timeline

Test Consultant

William Hill
01.2024 - Current

Data Test Engineer

Department For Education
04.2023 - 12.2023

Ledgers Test Engineer

Ocado Group
01.2023 - 03.2023

QA Test Analyst

Office For National Statistics
03.2022 - 12.2022

Test Engineer

15 Marketing Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2022

QA Test Analyst

Iris group
08.2020 - 01.2022

SIT Test Engineer

IELTS
06.2020 - 08.2020

Senior test engineer

Department For International Trade
07.2018 - 05.2020

Agile Test engineer

GamStop
01.2018 - 06.2018

QA Test Engineer

Sky UK
03.2017 - 12.2017

Test engineer

Ladbrokes Coral
01.2016 - 02.2017

Senior Test Engineer

OpenBet
02.2013 - 12.2015

Test engineer

Victorian Solutions
06.2011 - 01.2013

Test Engineer

MFuse Ltd
11.2008 - 05.2011

B.Sc. - Meths, Physics, Chemistry

Kakatiya University

Master’s degree - business administration (MBA with Information Technology)

Osmania University

References

References available upon request.

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