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Abdul Majeed Syed

Vijayawada

Summary

Senior Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and automated testing, specializing in Selenium WebDriver with Java and robust test framework development using TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber. Skilled in API testing with Postman and REST Assured, and experienced in CI/CD integration within Agile environments. Proven ability to enhance product quality, optimize delivery timelines, and drive automation efficiency. Seeking to contribute expertise in test automation and quality engineering to a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Engineer

Happiest Minds Technologies
07.2023 - Current
  • Defined and implemented end-to-end test strategies across web, API, and integration layers, ensuring comprehensive validation of complex applications.
  • Designed and maintained scalable Automation Frameworks using Selenium WebDriver (Java), TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber BDD.
  • Led manual and automated testing efforts for functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing, ensuring application stability and quality.
  • Developed and executed API automation scripts with REST Assured and Postman, improving backend reliability and reducing defects in integrations.
  • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) for continuous testing and faster feedback loops, reducing release time significantly.
  • Leveraged Generative AI tools and applied principles of prompt engineering to generate optimized test cases, enhance automation coverage, and improve intelligent testing workflows.
  • Managed defect lifecycle in Jira and preserved detailed test cases and documentation in TestLink, ensuring full traceability and compliance.
  • Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborated with product owners and developers to refine user stories, and delivered sprint demos to stakeholders.
  • Mentored junior QA engineers on test automation best practices and framework enhancements, increasing team productivity and reducing defect leakage.

Test Engineer

Happiest Minds Technologies
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Performed manual testing of web and API applications, identifying and reporting critical defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Developed and executed functional, regression, and smoke test cases, increasing test coverage and minimizing post-release defects.
  • Automated UI test scripts for critical workflows using Selenium WebDriver, reducing manual effort.
  • Created and handled comprehensive test cases and test plans for API and UI validations.
  • Performed manual, exploratory, and ad-hoc testing to identify critical defects missed by automation.
  • Conducted SQL database validations and performed data-driven testing for complex business scenarios.
  • Actively participated in Agile sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure quality deliverables and timely release cycles.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation (KL University)
Vijayawada
01-2019

Skills

  • Programming & Scripting: Core Java, SQL, HTML, CSS
  • Automation Testing: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber (BDD)
  • API Testing & Automation: Postman, REST Assured
  • Manual Testing Expertise: Functional, Regression, Integration, System, End-to-End, Exploratory Testing
  • CI/CD & Build Tools: Jenkins, Maven, GitLab (Pipeline Integration), Continuous Testing
  • Test Management & Defect Tracking: Jira (Agile Scrum Boards, Defect Lifecycle), Test Case Management (TestLink)
  • Version Control: Git, GitLab
  • Databases: SQL Server
  • IDE & Development Tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, SSMS
  • Agile & SDLC: Agile Scrum, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Continuous Improvement Practices

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Exceptional Contributor, Happiest Minds Technologies
  • 2023, Recognized as an Exceptional Contributor for FY'23., Critical Team Player, Happiest Minds Technologies
  • 2024, Honored as a Critical Team Player under the Team Excellence Award for Q3 FY'24., Best Performer, Ascend Learning LLC
  • 2024, Received Best Performer Award from the customer for exceptional contributions during FY'24., Distinct Contributor, Happiest Minds Technologies
  • 2025, Acknowledged as a Distinct Contributor for outstanding performance in Q4 FY'25.

Timeline

Senior Test Engineer

Happiest Minds Technologies
07.2023 - Current

Test Engineer

Happiest Minds Technologies
06.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation (KL University)
Abdul Majeed Syed