Donally Patel

Results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 4+ years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain, specializing in test automation, API testing, database validation, and CI/CD integration. Experienced in designing scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Playwright, and integrating automated test suites with Jenkins pipelines to accelerate release cycles. Proven ability to collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery, manage complete STLC processes, and mentor junior testers.

Strong background in ETL testing, regression testing, API validation, and defect life cycle management using JIRA and HP ALM.

QA Automation Engineer at IBM (2025-04 – Present)

Designing and executing automation test scripts, developing Playwright-based UI automation, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and conducting API and database testing for banking microservices.

• Designing and executing automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java, improving automation coverage across regression suites
• Developing Playwright based UI automation scripts to support modern web application testing
• Integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enabling continuous testing and faster feedback
• Performing API validation testing using REST services to ensure correct integration between banking microservices
• Conducting database testing using SQL queries to verify backend data accuracy
• Collaborating with developers, DevOps teams, and product owners in Agile sprint cycles to ensure defect-free releases
• Monitoring automation execution reports and identifying test failures, flaky tests, and regression issues

System Engineer (QA) at Tata Consultancy Services (2021-11 – 2025-02)

Senior Test Coordinator for enterprise BFSI testing projects, developing test plans and automation frameworks, ensuring test traceability, and mentoring junior QA engineers.

• Acted as Senior Test Coordinator for enterprise BFSI testing projects
• Developed detailed test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks aligned with project requirements
• Ensured 100% traceability of test cases and defects through JIRA and HP ALM
• Led automation initiatives using Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Conducted database validation and ETL testing to verify data integrity across systems
• Facilitated UAT sessions with business stakeholders to validate business scenarios
• Mentored junior QA engineers, improving team productivity by 25%

Master of Computer Applications in MCA – Odisha University of Technology And Research (2020)

Bachelor of Computer Applications in BCA – Imperial College (2018)