Jithin Jose
Kochi
Summary
Senior Test Engineer with 3+ years of experience designing and scaling Playwright (JavaScript) automation frameworks across UI and API layers. Proven expertise in integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) within Agile environments, improving release quality and reducing manual testing effort by 60%. Strong at defining test strategies, driving effort estimation, and mentoring automation teams to deliver stable, high-quality, and predictable releases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
Kochi
01.2026 - Current
- Architected and scaled a UI automation framework using Playwright, WebdriverIO + Jasmine, and JavaScript, supporting 2000+ automated test cases with 95% execution stability.
- Owned CI/CD pipelines (10+ pipelines), improving execution reliability and reducing test cycle time by 40% across environments.
- Leading automation delivery for the KPMG project, managing end-to-end QA ownership and mentoring team members to ensure on-time, high-quality releases.
- Reduced manual testing effort by ~60% through strategic automation and Power Automate workflow implementations.
- Led code quality review meetings, enforced automation standards, design patterns, and best practices, achieving 30% reduction in flaky tests.
- Solving complex automation challenges ensuring security compliance without blocking CI/CD execution.
- Working extensively with Azure DevOps, Git, and cloud-based test environments, delivering solutions in Agile and Waterfall models.
- Presented monthly business requirement analyses and automation roadmaps to stakeholders and leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
Kochi
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed and developed a robust UI automation framework using WebDriverIO, Jasmine, and JavaScript, ensuring seamless test execution and scalability.
- Led the automation team for the KPMG project, successfully delivering quality automation solutions within deadlines.
- Managed CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Git, improving automation reliability and streamlining deployment processes.
- Automated repetitive business processes using Power Automate, reducing manual effort and enabling faster task completion.
- Worked extensively on Azure systems and implemented solutions in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Resolved challenges like cracking multi-factor authentication (MFA) and RSA workarounds, ensuring workflow continuity and maintaining security compliance.
Associate Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
Kochi
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented a scalable UI automation framework from scratch using WebDriverIO, Jasmine, and JavaScript, delivering reusable components and modular scripts for faster test development.
- Enhanced quality and efficiency of software delivery for KPMG project by developing robust UI automation framework and addressing complex challenges.
- Improved testing efficiency, reduced manual intervention, and accelerated release cycles by streamlining the automation process.
- Applied hands-on experience in both Waterfall and Agile development environments to ensure seamless integration of testing efforts into diverse workflows.
- Tackled advanced scenarios like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and RSA security workarounds, ensuring uninterrupted testing and secure access.
- Integrated automation efforts within Azure ecosystem, gaining exposure to cloud-based systems.
QA Intern
Testing Mavens
Kochi
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed training sessions to enhance technical skills for software testing.
- Conducted compatibility tests across multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices.
- Performed manual testing on web-based applications for functionality, usability and performance.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Reviewed product specifications and offered actionable feedback to improve testing processes.
Customer Service Associate
Teleperformance
Hyderabad
07.2020 - 09.2022
Artificial Intelligence CoResearcher Trainee
Creopedia Business Intelligence Pvt.Ltd
Kochi
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted AI and ML research, contributing to understanding of emerging technologies.
- Executed mini project applying machine learning techniques, enhancing practical application skills.
- Analyzed data sets with statistical tools, providing insights that informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes and deliverables.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and insights for business strategies.
Java Trainee
Camerinfolks Pvt Ltd.
Kochi
07.2017 - 03.2018
Education
BE - Computer Science And Engineering
Mar Ephraem College of Engineering And Technology
Kanyakumari01.2016
Skills
- Test Effort Estimation
- Azure DevOps Services
- Git
- CI/CD pipelines
- UI automation framework
- Test automation
- Secure coding practices
- Power Automate integration
- Playwright
- Javascript
Certification
Playwright 101 - LambdaTest Certified Professional
Personal Information
Title: Senior Test Engineer
Accomplishments
Maven of The Quarter - 2025
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
01.2026 - Current
Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
01.2025 - 12.2025
Associate Test Engineer
Testing Mavens
06.2023 - 12.2024
QA Intern
Testing Mavens
04.2023 - 06.2023
Customer Service Associate
Teleperformance
07.2020 - 09.2022
Artificial Intelligence CoResearcher Trainee
Creopedia Business Intelligence Pvt.Ltd
06.2018 - 02.2019
Java Trainee
Camerinfolks Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - 03.2018
BE - Computer Science And Engineering
Mar Ephraem College of Engineering And Technology