Suraj Skanda

QA / Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web-based enterprise applications, specializing in functional, regression, smoke, integration, API, and backend testing. Strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, Page Object Model (POM), test automation, defect lifecycle, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experienced in validating complex DMS business workflows, including dealer orders, vehicle inventory, payments, logistics, and stock management, with SAP and sandbox integration testing.

Proficient in JIRA for defect management and release validation. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted QA and GitHub Copilot for test automation development, test-case generation, test-data creation, defect analysis, and QA documentation. ISTQB Foundation and Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certified, with a strong focus on quality engineering, automation, continuous testing, and software quality improvement.

QA / Test Engineer at SIMBIOTIK TECHNOLOGY (2026-04 – Present)

• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and E2E testing for web-based enterprise applications, including requirement analysis, test design, execution, and release validation.
• Develop Playwright + JavaScript automation using Page Object Model (POM), reusable methods, locators, and assertions to improve regression coverage and reduce manual effort.
• Test complex DMS workflows covering dealer orders, vehicle inventory, payments, logistics, and dealer stock management.
• Perform backend and integration testing, validating data flow and business processes across SAP and sandbox environments.
• Manage Jira defect lifecycle, including defect reporting, root-cause analysis, retesting, regression, and fix verification.
• Leverage AI-assisted QA tools for test case generation, automation development, test data preparation, and test optimization in line with modern Quality Engineering practices.

QA / Test Engineer at Techflinch Infotech Private Limited (2024-12 – 2026-03)

• Designed and executed functional, regression, integration, and E2E testing for an Enterprise Billing & Reporting Platform.
• Developed and maintained test automation scripts for critical billing and reporting workflows.
• Validated end-to-end processes including usage → bill generation → invoice → payment → reporting.
• Tested complex scenarios including failed/partial payments, refunds, billing corrections, and business-rule changes.
• Managed defects and collaborated with developers, business stakeholders, and QA teams throughout the SDLC/STLC and Agile lifecycle.
• Applied AI-assisted testing techniques for test design, automation support, test data generation, and test optimization.

Energy Specialist at Eon Next (2022-10 – 2024-11)

• Validated end-to-end AMI and remote billing data flows, ensuring accuracy of usage tracking, billing, and integrated applications.
• Designed and executed 100+ manual and automated test cases covering functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Analysed business and functional requirements and translated them into test scenarios, test cases, and validation criteria.
• Performed data validation, positive/negative, boundary, and E2E testing across business workflows.
• Collaborated with business, development, and QA teams for defect resolution, regression validation, and release readiness.

MSc in Automation Control and Robotics – Sheffield Hallam University (2021 – 2022)

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – New Horizon College of Engineering (2014 – 2018)