Pallavi Sharma

Senior QA Analyst with nearly 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Software Delivery. Strong expertise in Python, Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Postman, UiPath, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence. Experienced in requirement analysis, test planning, test case design, defect management, and release validation across Agile/Scrum environments.

Proven experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Python, Selenium WebDriver, Data-Driven Frameworks, and Page Object Model (POM). Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration, End-to-End, API, Mobile, and RPA Testing. Hands-on experience in RESTful API testing, web services validation.

Experience coordinating QA activities, tracking test execution, supporting resource utilization, and ensuring release readiness. Strong collaborator with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and stakeholders to drive quality initiatives and successful product delivery.

Senior Quality Analyst - Appcore Labs - Mohali, Punjab

(2024-02)

Project: Filejet Inc. – Entity Management & Regulatory Compliance Platform (USA)

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to review requirements, identify gaps, and define testing scope.
• Design and maintain test scenarios and test cases covering functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Lead testing activities for new features, enhancements, and release cycles within a QA team of 5 members.
• Perform web, mobile, API, and RPA testing to validate business workflows and system integrations.
• Conduct API testing using Postman to validate service integrations, request/response flows, and data integrity.
• Contribute to automation framework development and maintenance using Python, Selenium WebDriver, and PyTest.
• Manage defect lifecycle activities, release validation, and test execution tracking using Jira.
• Serve as a Core POD member responsible for validating critical compliance and regulatory reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases.

Software Test Analyst - Fidelity Information Services India Private Limited - Mohali, Punjab

(2021-11 - 2022-04)

• Analyzed business and functional requirements to develop effective test strategies and comprehensive test coverage.
• Designed and maintained automation frameworks using Python, Selenium WebDriver, and PyTest.
• Developed automated test scripts for web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Performed API testing using Postman and validated XML/JSON responses.
• Integrated automation suites with Jenkins and Git to support continuous testing.
• Executed functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple releases.
• Managed defects, test execution, and reporting activities using Jira.
• Improved automation efficiency and reduced execution effort through framework enhancements and process improvements.

Senior Test Engineer - Testing Xperts Pvt. Ltd - Chandigarh

(2021-02 - 2021-10)

• Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Python, Selenium WebDriver, and Page Object Model (POM).
• Contributed to automation framework development for web application regression testing.
• Performed functional, regression, integration, and sanity testing across Agile projects.
• Created and maintained test cases, test data, and SQL validations based on business requirements.
• Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to provide testing updates and quality metrics.
• Managed defect tracking and test execution using Jira and Trello.
• Supported QA team coordination, task allocation, and progress monitoring.
• Contributed to increasing automation coverage and improving test execution efficiency.

Senior Automation QA - Webmob Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Mohali, Punjab

(2019-09 - 2021-01)

• Designed and developed automation frameworks using Python and Selenium WebDriver.
• Coordinated with onsite and offshore teams to track project status, delivery milestones, and release activities.
• Managed SLA reporting, release metrics, retrospectives, and project communication.
• Performed database validation using SQL Developer and TOAD.
• Managed defect lifecycle and test execution activities using Jira, ALM, and Trello.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to provide project updates and quality status reporting.

Software Engineer - TECH MAHINDRA Ltd. - Pune, Maharashtra

(2016-07 - 2018-09)

• Developed and executed Selenium WebDriver automation scripts for smoke and regression testing.
• Performed functional, integration, regression, and system testing of enterprise applications.
• Validated SOAP web services and API responses using SOAP UI and Splunk.
• Managed requirements, test execution, and defect tracking using HP ALM/Quality Center.
• Collaborated with development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects.

Master in Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Punjabi University (2013 - 2016)

Bachelor in Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Punjabi University (2010 - 2013)