Pooja K

Software QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing across web-based and enterprise applications. Strong hands-on experience in Selenium WebDriver automation using Java and Python, API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and SQL-based backend validation. Proficient in test planning, test case design, automation execution, and defect management in Agile environments.

Excellent communicator with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software releases.

Software Engineer (QA) at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (2022-09 – Present)

Led QA testing for government health and human services applications with strong automation and API testing focus.

• Designed, executed, and maintained over 200 manual test cases achieving 95% requirement coverage.
• Performed API testing using Postman to validate REST services, payloads, headers, and error handling.
• Developed and executed Oracle SQL queries to validate backend data accuracy and report integrity.
• Executed and maintained automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Python.
• Integrated automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA and collaborated with developers for resolution.
• Provided production support, validating hotfixes and emergency releases.
• Maintained regression test suites to ensure release stability.

QA Analyst at Blackhawk Network (2021-09 – 2022-08)

Conducted comprehensive testing for portal modules with focus on payment gateway integrations and backend validation.

• Authored and executed over 150 manual test cases across portal modules.
• Performed functional, regression, and smoke testing across multiple releases.
• Conducted API testing for PayPal and CyberSource integrations.
• Validated backend data using MySQL queries.
• Supported Selenium-based automation testing for regression scenarios.
• Participated in Jenkins CI/CD build validations.
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA and supported UAT cycles.

QA Tester at Enwisen, Inc (2012-01 – 2013-12)

Performed manual testing and backend validation for web-based insurance applications.

• Created and executed manual test cases for web-based insurance applications.
• Performed functional, usability, and regression testing.
• Executed SQL queries to validate backend data accuracy.
• Logged defects and verified fixes through retesting.
• Collaborated with developers and business analysts during defect triage.
• Supported UAT and improved release quality through detailed QA documentation.

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science – Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research & Technology (2006-07 – 2010-05)