VTandel Tandel
Detail-oriented Software tester with 5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing
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Detail-oriented Software tester with 5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across web-based and enterprise applications. Proven ability to design test strategies, improve test coverage, and support high-quality releases in Agile environments. Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium (Java), API testing (Postman), and SQL, with a strong focus on building scalable automation frameworks.
Recognised for strong analytical thinking, defect management, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-performing software solutions.
Experience
Software QA Engineer - Mortgage Advice Bureau - Derby, UK
(2024-04)
- Design and execute manual and automated test scripts using Playwright, improving regression efficiency and test coverage
- Collaborate with Product Owners and developers in Agile sprints to ensure timely and high-quality feature delivery
- Manage full defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking
- Perform API and security testing to validate integrations across microservices
- Monitor application performance using Datadog logs, identifying and resolving production issues
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles and support monthly production releases
- Deliver sprint demos and feature walkthroughs to stakeholders
- Maintain and enhance automation test suites for continuous improvement, and reliability of testing processes
- Actively participate in code reviews and contribute to the advancement of coding standards, best practices, and the overall quality and maintainability of test automation frameworks and scripts
Software Tester - GIC Ltd - London, UK
(2021-11 - 2023-06)
- Developed and maintained automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Maven, and Cucumber (BDD)
- Created Cucumber feature files (Gherkin) and reusable Page Object components
- Conducted API testing using Postman to validate backend services
- Participated in sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies
- Prepared test cases, RTM, defect reports, and test summary reports
- Collaborated closely with developers and Product Owners to resolve defects efficiently
Manual Tester - Xira Infotech - Gujarat, India
(2020-08 - 2021-11)
- Designed and executed test cases based on business requirements and user stories
- Performed regression testing, UAT, and exploratory testing
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects throughout the testing lifecycle
- Used SQL queries for backend data validation
- Participated in Agile ceremonies and daily stand-ups
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications - Dharmsinh Desai University
Automation Testing Training (2023-06 - 2023-12)
