HEMANTH KUMAR J

Quality Assurance Engineer

Chennai

Summary

QA Engineer with 3.4 years of experience in Manual Testing for web, mobile and device-based applications. Proficient in functional, regression and compatibility testing, with hands-on exposure to automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG and API testing. Experienced in creating test plans, executing test cases, and managing defects to ensure high product quality within Agile development environments. Skilled in device testing, troubleshooting and performance validation to ensure reliable functionality and enhanced user experience. Adept at identifying defects, analyzing root causes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver stable and high-quality software products.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Senior Device Associate

Amazon Development Centre

05.2021 - 10.2024

Took complete ownership of testing new multimedia release features, leading test planning, execution, and quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle
Handled end-to-end UI and functional testing for critical features, ensuring seamless functionality across multiple platforms and device configurations
Enhanced device functionality by conducting comprehensive testing and identifying areas for improvement.
Developed and maintained UI automation frameworks using Java (TestNG) for Fire TV and eCommerce websites across multiple locales, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and high-quality releases
Designed and implemented an automated workstream merchant and shopper side test runs and delivers status updates to stakeholders, enhancing visibility and decision-making
Created and executed comprehensive test plans for new feature releases and mitigation strategies
Led cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies, utilizing Jira for streamlined project management and issue tracking
Conducted weekly stakeholder meetings to communicate project progress, address concerns, and align on priorities
Served as team Point of Contact, providing knowledge transfer training to new team members and managing task allocation
Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.

Data Entry Intern

Citibank

02.2018 - 06.2019

Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information according to company guidelines and legal regulations.
Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively assisting colleagues as needed, fostering strong professional relationships and a collaborative atmosphere.
Supported team members with timely and accurate data entry, enabling them to focus on higher-level tasks.
Gained valuable insights into industry trends through research assignments, further informing data-driven decision making within the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Indira Institute of Engineering And Technology

Chennai

01-2017

Skills

Automation Tools: Selenium, Appium

Programming & Scripting: Java (TestNG, Cucumber)

API Testing & Automation: Postman, API & UI automation

Databases: MySQL

Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Agile/Scrum methodologies, TestRail, Confluence

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, Ubuntu, Android

Testing Types: Functional, UI, Performance, Unit, UAT, Compatibility, Regression, End-to-End, Smoke, Sanity, Mobile Testing and Device testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Certification

Selenium WebDriver with Java – Basics to Advanced + Frameworks, Udemy (Rahul Shetty Academy)

Timeline

Rest API Testing (Automation) – Rest Assured Java, Udemy (Rahul Shetty Academy)

02-2026