Arun kumar Yadlapalli

An ISTQB Certified Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in Web testing, API testing, Database testing, and Mobile Application testing across various domains. Skilled in analyzing requirements, designing comprehensive Test Plan, RTM, Test Cases, and executing Manual and Automated tests to ensure high-quality software delivery by working in Agile environments, maintaining strong attention to detail, and ensuring seamless functionality, performance, and reliability of applications across platforms.

Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer at Leadership Boulevard Private Limited (2024-10 – Present)

Testing and automation of student learning mobile applications and interlinked web portals

• Performed end-to-end testing for a student learning mobile application delivering structured digital content for LEAD, Pinnacle Plus, ELGA, and Techbook users
• Designed, documented, and maintained functional, regression, and smoke test cases in Google Sheets, ensuring complete requirement coverage
• Developed and executed mobile automation test scripts for critical student workflows using Maestro tool
• Implemented an automated regression testing suite to validate UI behavior, app stability, and feature enhancements, reducing manual execution time
• Conducted backend database testing using complex SQL queries to validate frontend transactions, including CRUD operations, data mapping, leveraging joins, subqueries, CTEs, and aggregate functions for accurate defect analysis
• Identified and reported defects early in the SDLC, contributing to reduced production issues and improved application stability
• Updated test cases and automation scripts to align with new features, enhancements, and requirement changes
• Actively participated in daily Agile stand-ups with QA, developers, and product teams to track progress and coordinate deliverables
• Ensured a high-quality learning experience by validating content usability, performance, and accessibility for student users

Senior QA Engineer / QA Automation Engineer at NB Healthcare Technologies (2021-12 – 2024-09)

Comprehensive testing and automation across multiple healthcare applications

• Tested the OnBoarding tool that enables the client services team to customize benefit plans and site settings, reducing dependency on backend operations
• Developed UI automation test scripts using Playwright with JavaScript to validate core OBT workflows, configurations, and site setting changes
• Performed API testing using Postman & Swagger to validate service integrations, request/response structures, and business logic
• Conducted backend database validation using advanced SQL queries in MS SQL Server 2019
• Logged, tracked, and verified defects within an Agile workflow, collaborating closely with developers for root cause analysis and resolution
• Trained and mentored peers on product functionality and QA processes, improving overall team efficiency
• Conducted testing on the OTC application flows from frontend to backend to validate the US healthcare e-commerce application that supports OTC product purchases using insurance benefits and out-of-pocket payments
• Designed, and executed a Test Plan, RTM, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases, ensuring full functional coverage across releases
• Conducted backend database testing using complex SQL queries to validate frontend transactions, including CRUD operations and data integrity
• Validated application workflows across multiple user roles (Eg: Member, Agent, MEA) to ensure role-based functionality and access control
• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Organized and prioritized testing activities, enabling on-time releases with zero defect leakage into production
• Assessed MEP portal workflows to confirm accurate benefit information delivery and smooth appointment and order processing
• Automated critical MEP portal features using playwright with JS, improving test coverage and reducing repetitive manual testing efforts
• Executed API test cases using postman, validating request/response structures, business rules, and error handling
• Played a key role in defining test strategies, test scenarios, test cases, and test documentation aligned with business and technical requirements
• Contributed to increased client trust and adoption by supporting 24/7 healthcare service workflows, enabling carriers to engage with the platform based on system reliability and quality
• Provided product and domain knowledge training to team members, improving team productivity, and testing effectiveness

Bachelor of Technology – JNTUK