Lata Athawale

Software test engineer with 2.7 years of experience delivering quality software solutions in e-commerce and investment banking. Skilled in test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD, as well as API testing using REST-Assured and Postman. Proven ability to design and execute functional, regression, and integration tests in Agile environments, with strong Java programming and SQL database validation expertise.

Software Test Engineer - HCL Technologies Limited

(2023-08)

• Engineered and executed 500+ automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, leveraging system testing tools to achieve 85% test automation coverage and reduce regression testing time by 60%
• Designed comprehensive API test suite using REST-Assured and Postman for RESTful services, identifying critical defects pre-production and improving API reliability by 40%
• Implemented Cucumber BDD framework with Page Object Model, enhancing test maintainability and enabling non-technical stakeholders to understand test scenarios
• Led end-to-end system testing and quality assurance for CRM Billing System serving 1M+ users, collaborating within Agile sprints to ensure on-time delivery of critical telecom features
• Performed complex SQL database validation using joins, stored procedures, and data integrity checks across Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Managed defect lifecycle in JIRA, tracking 200+ bugs with detailed reproduction steps, achieving 95% defect resolution rate and maintaining daily test status reports
• Participated in daily stand-up and sprint planning, analyzing user stories and acceptance criteria to create detailed test scenarios, strengthening IT quality assurance processes
• Developed and executed regression test plans, performed system testing to validate new features, and documented discrepancies, improving defect detection by 30%

Software Test Engineer - USB Global

• Developed and implemented test scripts and automation framework for Corporate Client Solutions platform handling Marinations, IPOs, and debt capital markets operations, ensuring software quality assurance
• Executed comprehensive testing strategies including UAT, exploratory, and end-to-end testing for critical financial workflows
• Created and maintained 300+ test cases covering complex business scenarios, ensuring regulatory compliance and data accuracy
• Performed front-end and back-end validation using Selenium automation and SQL queries, reducing manual testing effort by 50%
• Collaborated with business analysts and developers to refine requirements, resulting in 30% reduction in production defects
• Leveraged system testing tools like Postman and JIRA to execute integration and regression tests, enhancing defect identification across environments

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Terna College of Engineering, Osmanabad (2015)

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Institute of Technology & Management, Nanded (2010)