Manoj B
Automation Tester
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
QA Engineer with over three years of experience specializing in automation using Playwright and manual testing. Expertise in API testing, SQL, and Agile methodologies, complemented by hands-on experience in developing scalable automation frameworks. Committed to delivering high-quality, reliable applications through rigorous testing practices and a passion for continuous improvement. Proven ability to enhance software quality and streamline processes, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Tester
Capgemini
09.2023 - Current
- Worked in an Agile (Scrum) environment for a Mercedes-Benz project in the automotive leasing domain, delivering high-quality test automation solutions.
- Designed and developed automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript and Selenium with Java, improving test execution speed and reducing manual effort.
- Built and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM) and Cucumber BDD, ensuring code reusability and readability.
- Performed API testing using tools like Postman and validated responses, ensuring seamless integration across systems.
- Executed SQL queries for backend data validation, ensuring data accuracy across leasing applications.
- Conducted regression testing to ensure application stability after enhancements and deployments.
- Identified and implemented automation opportunities across the software development lifecycle, increasing test coverage.
- Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to analyze requirements and create test scenarios aligned with business needs.
- Utilized Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity in script development, debugging, and documentation.
- Participated in sprint ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of test artifacts.
- Mentored junior team members on automation best practices, framework usage, and QA methodologies.
Software Test Engineer
Capgemini Consultancy Services
09.2023 - Current
- Projects Involved: Symcor
- Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for end-to-end, UI, and regression testing of web applications.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members to understand requirements and define test strategies.
- Write, execute, and manage Playwright test suites to validate business functionality and ensure high product quality.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and analyse test failures and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Perform manual testing when needed to validate edge cases or new features before automating.
- Integrate Cypress tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab CI) to enable continuous testing.
- Maintain and improve test framework scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to test data management and use of fixtures, mocks, and stubs in Playwright.
- Document test cases, defects, and automation coverage for transparency and reusability.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to sprint goals.
- Continuously explore and adopt best practices in test automation and QA processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Instrumention & Control Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumention & Control Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Technology (SKCT)
04.2001 -
Skills
Automation Tools: Playwright
Languages: JavaScript, Typescript
Frameworks: POM, BDD(Cucumber)
API Testing: Postman
CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Tools: JIRA, Git, Visual Studio Code, Postman
OS: Windows, Linux
Effective management, analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving, team collaboration
Expertise in selenium
Proficient in [TypeScript]
Certification
Playwright Certification
Interests
Road Trips, Track and Field & Music
Learning mindset, Tech interest, Fitness
Continuous learner with strong interest in automation testing and new technologies
Active in fitness activities for maintaining focus and discipline Passionate about exploring tools like API testing and AI assistantsDeclaration
I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge (Manoj B)
Timeline
Automation Tester
Capgemini
09.2023 - Current
Software Test Engineer
Capgemini Consultancy Services
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumention & Control Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Technology (SKCT)
04.2001 -