Sayali Sonavane

QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automation testing for enterprise web applications within the Banking domain using Selenium WebDriver, Java and API testing tools. Experienced in delivering quality automation solutions within Agile-SCRUM environments, with a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Skilled in developing, enhancing, and maintaining Selenium automation frameworks using Java, with a focus on improving test coverage, execution efficiency, and automation reliability.

Proactive problem solver with experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve automation productivity, optimize scripts, and support framework enhancement activities.

Associate Test Engineer at BNP Paribas (2023-07 – Present)

• Worked in a fast-paced Agile-SCRUM environment with active participation in sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement discussions, and effort estimation activities.
• Contributed to Test planning and Automation Test Strategy discussions for Functional, Regression activities.
• Developed and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, and Java to support scalable regression testing.
• Implemented Page Object Model (POM) design approach and utilized Apache POI for data-driven testing and JDBC for database validation activities.
• Developed and enhanced API automation suites using REST Assured for backend validation.
• Contributed to improving regression automation coverage, execution efficiency, and defect identification during early phases of the SDLC.
• Managed defect tracking, test execution, and reporting activities using TFS.
• Worked with TFS CI/CD pipelines and secure credential management tools such as CyberArk for automation execution processes.
• Utilized AI-assisted development tools to improve automation productivity, optimize scripts, and support framework enhancement activities.

Automation Test Engineer Intern at BNP Paribas (2023-01 – 2023-07)

• Contributed to automation framework development using Java and Selenium by creating reusable utility methods and supporting framework enhancements.
• Developed and executed automated regression test scripts for core application functionalities, improving overall automation coverage.
• Analyzed failed test executions to identify environmental issues, script failures, and application defects, and collaborated with the team for resolution.
• Gained hands-on experience in API testing using Postman by validating API responses, status codes, and data integrity.
• Prepared and maintained test execution reports and technical documentation to support project tracking and knowledge sharing.

Master of Computer Applications in MCA – DES's Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology & Development, University of Mumbai (2021 – 2023)