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ANUJ KALRA

Melbourne

Summary

Seasoned QA Professional with over 11+ years of extensive experience in Manual Testing, API Testing, and Automation Testing across domains such as Banking, Insurance, Life Sciences, and E-commerce.


Proficient in UI and API Testing, Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, and API tools like Postman and SOAPUI for building robust testing frameworks.


Experienced in SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) with strong expertise in In-Sprint Automation, Regression Testing, and UAT Support.


Adept at using CI/CD tools like GitLab, Source Tree for seamless integration and version control.


Expertise in API Testing for SOAP and RESTful services, ensuring seamless backend validation and API performance monitoring.


Proven ability to analyze requirements, plan test strategies, and execute test plans, with expertise in Jira, Confluence, and ALM, skilled at overseeing every phase of the test life cycle, from requirements analysis and test planning through execution, defect management, and comprehensive reporting, ensuring top-notch product quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Consultant

TSA Group
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed insurance claims for home and content damage, ensuring compliance with policy terms.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Reviewed and analyzed policy documents to determine coverage, exclusions, and eligibility, enabling precise claim adjudication.
  • Identified process improvements that streamlined claims handling, reduced turnaround times, and enhanced customer satisfaction
  • Provided clear and empathetic communication to policyholders, explaining claim processes and resolving inquiries effectively.

Senior Test Engineer

DXC Technology
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Perform manual UI testing to validate front-end components across multiple browsers and devices.
  • Collaborate with developers and business analysts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Identify and document defects, ensuring quick resolution and re-testing.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
  • Conduct API testing using Postman for functional, integration validation.
  • Utilized Confluence to document test strategies, automation frameworks, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Used Jira for test case management, defect tracking, and sprint planning within Agile teams.
  • Developed and maintained end-to-end test automation scripts using Playwright
  • Hands on experience on Azure DevOps and Jenkins to automate test execution and reporting.

Senior Test Automation Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Built and maintained automation frameworks for Web UI Applications and API Testing Solutions using Selenium WebDriver and Katalon Studio.
  • Executed scripts on multi-browser and mobile platforms through BrowserStack integration.
  • Implemented BDD (Cucumber) framework for UI automation.
  • Designed parameterized test objects for validating SOAP and REST API responses.
  • Gathered and reported relevant and actionable metrics on automation.
  • Executed automated test cases for every code drop.
  • Worked with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Maven to ensure smooth deployment.
  • Developed automation test strategies and test plans.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.

Senior Test Analyst

Tech Mahindra
01.2012 - 09.2018
  • Conduct API testing using Postman for functional, integration, and security validation.
  • Perform manual UI testing to validate front-end components across multiple browsers and devices.
  • Develop and execute automation test scripts using Selenium and BDD (Cucumber).
  • Collaborate with developers and business analysts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Identify and document defects, ensuring quick resolution and re-testing.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
  • Developed automation frameworks for web applications, implemented data-driven testing using Selenium and Apache POI.
  • Validated API responses through SOAPUI, employing Groovy scripting for dynamic data handling and assertion.
  • Conducted extensive manual UI testing, ensuring compatibility across different browsers and devices.
  • Participated in Sprint planning, backlog grooming, and defect triage meetings.

Education

M.Tech - Software Engg.

Bits Pilani(Work Integrated Learning Program)
Noida, India
01.2017

Faridabad Institute of Technology(Manav Rachna)
Faridabad, India
06-2011

Skills

  • Selenium
  • JAVA
  • Postman
  • SOAPUI
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Gitlab
  • SourceTree
  • ALM 15
  • JSON
  • XML
  • Playwright
  • Eclipse
  • MySQL Database Management
  • TestNG
  • Data Driven Framework
  • Page Object Model
  • Maven
  • Azure Devops
  • Agile Scrum
  • Waterfall

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/16/90


Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


References Available Upon Request

Visa Details

Permanent Resident (Skilled Nominated - 190)

Timeline

Insurance Consultant

TSA Group
05.2023 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

DXC Technology
03.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Test Automation Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2018 - 03.2022

Senior Test Analyst

Tech Mahindra
01.2012 - 09.2018

M.Tech - Software Engg.

Bits Pilani(Work Integrated Learning Program)

Faridabad Institute of Technology(Manav Rachna)
ANUJ KALRA