Kandi Poornachander
QA Engineer | Functional, Mobile, API & Database Testing | Agile | 5+ Years
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven QA Engineer with extensive experience at Scotiabank, excelling in API testing and database validation. Proven track record in executing comprehensive testing strategies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach ensure high-quality software releases, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Detail-oriented QA Engineer specializing in API, database, and end-to-end testing. Proven ability to validate critical banking workflows and enhance software quality through effective collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.QA Engineer - Tech Mahindra
Project: Scotiabank – Digital Banking (Client: Scotiabank, Canada)
Hyderabad
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Executed end-to-end functional, mobile, and regression testing on Android, iOS, and web applications.
- Conducted API testing with Postman to validate requests, responses, headers, and status codes.
- Performed database testing using MS SQL to ensure transaction accuracy and data consistency.
- Designed and executed comprehensive test scenarios based on business and technical requirements.
- Validated critical banking workflows including fund transfers, bill payments, and loan processing.
- Logged, tracked, and verified defects using JIRA, collaborating with developers for timely resolution.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Supported UAT and production deployments to guarantee release stability.
QA Engineer - Tech Mahindra
Project: Bluetooth – Android OS Platform (Client: Google) |
Hyderabad
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted manual testing of Android OS features across various Android versions.
- Executed functional, system, regression, and sanity testing on Google Pixel devices and tablets.
- Tested features including Bluetooth pairing, multimedia playback, camera functionality, and video recording.
- Logged defects in Buganizer, conducting thorough root cause analysis for each issue.
- Collaborated with development and product teams to facilitate timely, quality software releases.
Software Test Engineer - Maxis Software Pvt Ltd
Project:Healthcare Managment System
Hyderabad
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted manual testing of web and mobile applications to ensure functionality.
- Prepared and executed test cases, documenting defects using Mantis.
- Performed UI/UX validation across various browsers and devices for consistency.
- Executed regression testing during release cycles and confirmed bug fixes.
- Developed basic automation scripts in Selenium with Python to enhance testing efficiency.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve production issues promptly.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Kakatiya University
Warangal08-2015
Skills
- Testing methodologies expertise
- Agile methodologies
- API and database testing
- Smoke and regression testing
- Functional and integration testing
- Data validation using MS SQL
- Mobile application testing
- End-to-end testing
- Ad-hoc evaluations
- API validation with Postman
- Selenium testing with Python
- JIRA and Zephyr tools
- Regression testing
- User acceptance testing
Accomplishments
Digital Warrior: Led end-to-end QA across functional, mobile, and API layers, enabling early defect detection and high-quality, on-time digital deliveries.
Timeline
Sr.QA Engineer - Tech Mahindra
Project: Scotiabank – Digital Banking (Client: Scotiabank, Canada)
12.2023 - 11.2024
QA Engineer - Tech Mahindra
Project: Bluetooth – Android OS Platform (Client: Google) |
12.2021 - 11.2023
Software Test Engineer - Maxis Software Pvt Ltd
Project:Healthcare Managment System
10.2019 - 12.2021
MBA - Marketing Management
Kakatiya University