Kedar Nayak
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Lead Test Automation Engineer with over 13.7 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks within the BFSI domain. Specialized in Hybrid (Keyword & Data-driven) and Page Object Model frameworks, with advanced proficiency in TestNG, Maven, and Core Java. Expertise in UI automation using Selenium WebDriver, HP UFT, Winium, and AutoIT, along with API testing using Postman, SoapUI, and RestAssured. Proven track record of delivering scalable automation solutions, optimizing regression suites, and accelerating release cycles while mentoring teams and driving strategic initiatives for high-quality software delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2024 - Current
- Client -ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Domain : Detection of financial Crime
- Designed and automated test cases for new payment functionalities in the banking domain, coordinating with the Germany-based team to align on requirements and testing strategy.
- Refined user stories for instant payment functionality in banking applications, collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure clear acceptance criteria, seamless transition from development to testing, and comprehensive automation coverage.
- Arranged and facilitated meetings with ABN and Bethmann Bank architects to refine instant payment flows and discuss architectural solutions, ensuring alignment on design, scalability, and integration across banking systems.
- Developed a Proof of Concept (POC) for front-end automation using Selenium, showcasing feasibility of automating critical UI workflows, validating cross-browser compatibility, and demonstrating scalability for enterprise banking applications.
- Handled incident management for payment transactions stuck in production (ST and ET environments), coordinating with development, support, and business teams to identify root causes, apply fixes, and restore services with minimal downtime.
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Client-Mastercard Norway AS
- Domain: Payments and Transactions
- Developed a unified automation framework for API, database, and UI testing, ensuring consistency, reusability, and comprehensive validation across all application layers.
- Built scalable end-to-end automation framework integrating front-end, API, and database validations, reducing manual effort and enhancing product quality in BFSI domain.
- Reviewed and assessed Test Automation Engineer profiles, contributing to recruitment decisions and building a high-performing QA team.
- Delivered innovative automation approaches to resolve complex testing problems in banking applications, improving efficiency, accuracy, and reducing manual effort.
- Architected automation solutions for end-to-end banking processes, addressing intricate testing scenarios across UI, API, and database layers.
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Client-Aegon UK
- Domain - Insurance
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements for insurance application workflows and implemented automation solutions to streamline regression testing.
- Designed, documented, and executed test cases using Jira and QTest, aligning with business requirements and Agile workflows. Maintained test case repositories in Jira and QTest, enabling efficient test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Deployed application builds using Jenkins pipelines, enabling continuous integration and delivery with automated build, test, and reporting processes.
- Automation of Test Script using Selenium python framework on BrowserStack
- Involved in recruitment and selection of Test Automation Engineers, ensuring the right talent fit for project and organizational needs. Collaborated with management in hiring and training new Test Automation Engineers, building a high-performing QA automation team.
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2016 - 12.2021
- Client -ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Domain - Payments and Transactions
- Independently developed Test Scripts using Selenium Web driver with java and UFT for automating Regression Cases
- Modified UFT framework as per teams requirement
- Created Selenium Hybrid framework using Maven, Selenium, TestNg
- Automated build deployment process by creating pipelines
- Created one click automation solution for the scrum
- Created POC on HCL one test
- Collaborated with clients and onsite Scrum teams to gather, analyze, and refine requirements for automation, ensuring accurate test coverage and alignment with business objectives within Agile delivery cycles.
Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Client-Royal Bank of Canada
- Domain : Capital markets
- Independently developed Test Scripts using UFT automating Regression Test Cases
- Customized UFT automation framework to support regression and functional testing, enhancing reusability, maintainability, and reducing execution time across banking applications.
- Executing the automated regression and functional testcases
- Communicated with clients to gather requirements and clarify test cases, ensuring complete understanding of business needs and accurate test coverage.
Test Automation Engineer
Cognizant
11.2011 - 02.2015
- Client:-Lloyds Banking Group
- Domain : Commercial and Personal banking
- Independently developed Test Scripts using UFT automating Regression Test Cases
- Customized UFT automation framework to support regression and functional testing, enhancing reusability, maintainability, and reducing execution time across banking applications.
- Created VBA solutions for the Scrum teams
- Automated API test cases
- Automated testcases using Perfecto Mobile Automation
- Managed team of 5 automation testers
- Championed best practices in automation, mentored junior engineers, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU-HKBKCE
06.2011
Skills
- Frameworks: Hybrid (Keyword, Data driven), Page Object Model, TestNG, Cucumber
- CI and Version Control tools : Jenkins, Git, SVN
- Build Automation Tool : Maven
- Programming Languages : Java, VBScript, Python ,Shell Scripting
- UI Automation Tools : Selenium WebDriver, HP UFT, Winium, AutoIT
- API Testing Tool : Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured
- Tools: Putty, IBM Pcomm
Certification
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation | | ISTQB-ITB
- ISTQB Fundamental | | BCS-UK Board
- Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 | | Microsoft
- DevOps Using Jenkins | | Udemy
- Selenium | | SQTL-Pune
- Perfecto mobile Automation | | Perfecto
- Splunk Fundamentals | | Splunk
- TCS Contextual Master | | TCS
- TCS MLT HP UFT | | TCS
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Kannada
Timeline
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2024 - Current
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2016 - 12.2021
Test Automation Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2015 - 11.2016
Test Automation Engineer
Cognizant
11.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU-HKBKCE
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