Ankita Sarkar

Methodical Test Architect with 13 years of experience in software development processes and optimal testing strategies. Helps teams produce exceptional products by offering in-depth quality assurance support. Open and clear communicator with good multitasking skills, organized nature, and strong attention to detail. Expert in designing scalable test automation frameworks, validating APIs and web applications, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• ISTQB Foundation Level

• Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks for unit, integration, functional, end-to-end, performance, and UI testing.
• Led CI/CD pipeline-integrated automation strategies, improving regression coverage and accelerating release cycles by 25%.
• Developed automation scripts in Python, Java, JavaScript, and PowerShell, reducing manual testing by 40%.
• Enabled in-sprint automation for Agile delivery, expediting release timelines and improving early defect detection.
• Achieved 99.9% accuracy in AWS S3 XML validation, reducing manual verification effort significantly.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams across geographies to align testing with development goals and schedules.
• Conducted detailed analysis of failures, identified root causes, and resolved issues, reducing defect leakage by 30%.
• Promoted best practices in test data management, reporting, and traceability, enhancing visibility for stakeholders.
• Delivered QA for applications across diverse platforms, ensuring consistent user experience and optimal performance.
• Validated APIs for payload accuracy and performance, supporting concurrent requests with SLA compliance.
• Executed cloud-based workflows using AWS (S3, CloudWatch, DynamoDB) to monitor behaviour and validate data integrity.
• Explored emerging automation trends and leveraged AI-driven tools to increase coverage and reduce execution time.