Kandadi Ajay reddy

QA Automation Engineer with 3.4 years of experience in Manual Testing, Automation Testing, and API Testing. Skilled in developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright and JavaScript. Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodology, functional testing, regression testing, and defect management.

QAE (Manual & Automation Tester) - Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

(2022-07 - 2025-12)

• Created and executed test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on business requirements
• Performed Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, and Regression Testing
• Automated critical test scenarios using Playwright with JavaScript
• Executed API testing using Postman and validated API responses
• Identified and tracked defects throughout the testing lifecycle
• Participated in Agile Scrum meetings including sprint planning and retrospectives

QAE (Manual & Automation Tester) - Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

(2024-04 - 2025-12)

Deganium is an all-in-one real estate and property management system developed for builders, developers, and property managers to manage the complete property lifecycle efficiently. The application supports property management, customer handling, booking management, payment tracking, and reporting features. The project was developed using Angular, .NET, and SQL Server.

Involved in both Manual Testing and Automation Testing activities to ensure application quality and stability. Jira and Bugasura were used for defect tracking and test management.

QAE (Manual & Automation Tester) - Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

(2022-07 - 2024-03)

Worked on the Florinova flower production and export management system, handling testing activities for farm operations, greenhouse workflows, shipment tracking, inventory management, and export processes. Performed functional, regression, integration, and API testing to ensure smooth end-to-end business operations. Prepared and executed test cases, validated database records and API responses, and tracked defects through resolution.

Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and QA teams in Agile environments to improve application quality and ensure successful releases. Also performed cross-browser, usability, smoke, and production validation testing to maintain application stability and performance.

• Improved regression testing efficiency through automation implementation
• Identified and reported critical defects before production release
• Contributed to improving overall application quality and testing coverage

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Avinash College of Commerce, L.B. Nagar (2018 - 2021)