Amal Unnatharaj

Software Test Engineer with 5 years of experience in complete test automation for web applications. Strong hands-on programming expertise in Java for developing and maintaining automation test scripts. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver for cross-browser functional and UI test automation.

Skilled in Cucumber for BDD-based test scripting using Gherkin feature files and step definitions. Experienced in TestNG framework — using annotations, data providers, grouping, and test prioritization. Expertise in PageObject Model (POM) and Data Driven framework design for building reusable, scalable, and maintainable automation suites.

Proficient in API Testing using RestAssured and Postman for validating REST services, response codes, and payloads. Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD integration and automated test execution. Skilled in writing and executing SQL queries for backend and database validation.

Experienced in JIRA for defect logging, tracking, and test management. Strong exposure to Regression, Smoke, and Sanity testing across multiple release cycles. Proficient in working within Agile (Scrum) methodology, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Software Test Engineer - WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2022-01)

• Designed and developed an automation framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), PageObject Model (POM), and Data-Driven Framework.
• Analyzed requirements and prepared Test Plans, Test Cases, RTM, and automated Gherkin feature files with Step Definitions.
• Executed Functional, Integration, End-to-End (E2E), Regression, Smoke, Sanity, and Cross-Browser Testing (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
• Integrated automation with Jenkins CI/CD for scheduled and on-demand regression execution and generated Cucumber and Extent Reports.
• Performed API Testing using REST Assured and Postman, validating REST services, response codes, and payloads.
• Executed SQL database validation to verify backend data consistency between UI and database layers.
• Managed source code using Git/GitHub and tracked defects in JIRA, following the complete Defect Life Cycle.
• Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and supported UAT before production releases.
• Collaborated with developers and business teams to resolve defects and ensure quality deliverables.
• Reduced regression testing time from 3 days to under 6 hours through automation, improving release velocity.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Annamalai University (2010)