Manindra Kumar

Automation QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in automation and manual testing across Banking and Financial Services domains. Strong expertise in UI automation using Playwright (JavaScript) and Selenium (Java), API automation using Rest Assured, and CI/CD integration using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Experienced in automation framework development, Agile/Scrum environments, and database validation with PostgreSQL.

Additionally, have served as a Business Analyst & Scrum Master, facilitating sprint ceremonies, understanding business requirements, converting them into high level scenarios, removing impediments, tracking sprint metrics, and ensuring effective collaboration between cross-functional teams. Proven experience mentoring QA engineers while contributing as both an individual contributor and team facilitator. Available to join immediately.

Specialist Software Engineer (Automation QA Engineer) at Société Générale (2020-10 – Present)

Designed and maintained scalable automation frameworks, automated REST APIs, integrated CI/CD pipelines, performed database validation, and worked on Instant Payments systems. Mentored QA team and collaborated with global stakeholders.

• Designed and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript), Selenium (Java), resulting in approximately 40% reduction in manual testing effort and 25-30% budget optimization
• Automated REST APIs using Rest Assured, improving API regression coverage and reducing defect leakage by ~30%
• Integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Performed database validation using PostgreSQL to ensure transaction integrity and reduce production data issues by ~25%
• Worked extensively on Instant Payments systems (ISO 20022 – Pacs.008, Pain.001)
• Mentored a QA team of 4 members in Agile/Scrum environments
• Collaborated with global stakeholders during onsite assignment in Paris to align QA strategy with business and regulatory requirements

Software Engineer (Business Analyst & Scrum Master) at Société Générale (2013-11 – 2020-09)

Gathered and analyzed business requirements, translated them into user stories and functional specifications. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and managed product backlog. Coordinated between cross-functional teams to remove blockers and ensure timely delivery.

• Gathered and analyzed business requirements and translated them into clear user stories and functional specifications
• Collaborated with stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to clarify scope and define acceptance criteria
• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Managed and prioritized the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals
• Coordinated between cross-functional teams to remove blockers and ensure timely delivery

IT Analyst (Manual QA Engineer) at Tata Consultancy Services (2010-11 – 2013-11)

Performed manual testing including functional, regression, integration, and UAT support. Identified, documented, and tracked defects. Validated backend data using SQL queries and collaborated with developers and business analysts.

• Performed manual testing including functional, regression, integration, and UAT support
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects using defect management tools
• Validated backend data using basic SQL queries where required
• Collaborated closely with developers and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues
• Participated in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and provided test effort estimations
• Executed test cases and prepared daily/weekly test execution reports
• Ensured delivered features met acceptance criteria and business expectations

Bachelor of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra