Gomathi A R

Automation Tester with 4.5+ years of experience in web, mobile (Android & iOS), and API testing. Proficient in designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and Cucumber BDD. Hands-on expertise in TestNG, Maven, and Page Object Model (POM) for modular, maintainable test architecture.

Skilled in manual testing, test case design, and applying black-box, boundary value, and equivalence partitioning techniques. Strong command of XPath Axes, CSS Selectors, and dynamic locators for robust UI validation. Experienced in API testing using Postman and RestAssured, validating RESTful services and backend integrations.

Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring continuous testing and faster deployments. Adept in Agile/Scrum methodologies, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Proficient in JIRA for defect tracking, test cycle management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Committed to test optimization, quality assurance best practices, and delivering high-performing, bug-free software products. Performed comprehensive mobile app testing on Android and iOS platforms using Appium and manual testing techniques, validating UI responsiveness.

Software Test Engineer - Cognizant - Chennai, India

(2022-10)

Project: Kroger - Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, offering a comprehensive online shopping platform for groceries, household items, and digital coupons. The Kroger website and app enable users to browse products, manage shopping carts, schedule pickup or delivery, and complete secure checkout transactions.

• Developed and maintained robust Selenium WebDriver test scripts using Java, Maven, and TestNG for web-based handyman service workflows.
• Automated mobile test scenarios for Android and iOS platforms using Appium, validating booking, payment, and notification modules.
• Implemented BDD Cucumber framework to align test cases with business requirements and improve stakeholder visibility.
• Designed dynamic locators using XPath Axes and CSS Selectors to handle complex UI elements across responsive layouts.
• Performed manual testing for functional, UI, and regression scenarios, ensuring seamless user experience across web and mobile.
• Conducted API testing using Postman and RestAssured, validating service endpoints for booking, user authentication, and payment integration.
• Integrated automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Managed test execution, defect tracking, and reporting using JIRA, collaborating with developers and product owners in Agile/Scrum sprints.
• Created and maintained modular Page Object Model (POM) structures for scalable and maintainable automation scripts.
• Validated backend data integrity using SQL queries, ensuring consistency across user profiles, service listings, and transaction logs.
• Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to align QA deliverables with Agile milestones.
• Optimized test coverage and execution time through data-driven testing, leveraging external datasets for varied input validation.

Junior Test Engineer - Cognizant - Chennai, India

(2021-08 - 2022-09)

Project: Sasfin Bank - Sasfin Bank is a South African specialist financial services institution offering tailored corporate, commercial, and private banking solutions. Its digital banking platforms enable customers to manage accounts, make payments, access lending products, and view transaction histories securely through web and mobile channels.

• Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives) to align QA efforts with sprint goals. Designed and executed manual test cases based on user stories, business requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Logged and tracked defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with cross-functional teams.
• Applied black-box testing, boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and exploratory testing to validate functionality.
• Created and maintained test case repositories, ensuring traceability, reusability, and test coverage.
• Performed smoke testing, sanity testing, system testing, and regression testing.
• Collaborated with product owners, developers, and business analysts to clarify requirements and improve test effectiveness.
• Ensured requirement traceability using RTM and maintained test documentation for audit and compliance.

Bachelor of Engineering - SNS College Of Technology