Manjunath Palled
Senior Software Test Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Software Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and automated testing for web and backend systems. Expertise in developing automation frameworks using Playwright and conducting API testing with Postman. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in Azure DevOps and CI/CD integration, ensuring comprehensive test lifecycle management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Test Engineer
Ivoyant
03.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the QA strategy for flagship platforms like PlatformNX and Data Mapper, ensuring end-to-end testing coverage across functional, regression, and performance scenarios.
- Built and maintained comprehensive Playwright-based automation frameworks for both UI and backend validations, significantly reducing manual regression time.
- Designed and executed Postman-based API test suites for critical business workflows, enhancing data validation and contract compliance across microservices.
- Integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling continuous validation and faster, more stable release cycles.
- Used Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage test cases, track defects, and generate detailed test execution reports for each release.
- Actively participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives), ensuring QA alignment with development goals.
- Mentored junior QA engineers in scripting, automation standards, and effective test planning within Agile teams.
Intern – Frontend Development
APP Solution
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed a movie ticket booking application using React.js, creating modular UI components for improved responsiveness.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to performance optimization best practices.
- Implemented strategies for enhancing maintainability across application features.
Technical Support Engineer
MERU Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software and hardware concerns.
- Mentored junior members of the team on best practices in issue resolution techniques.
- Served as an escalation point for challenging technical inquiries, demonstrating expertise in product knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
- Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
KLE Institute Of Technology
Hubli, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Test automation
API testing
Continuous integration
Agile methodology
Performance testing
Mentoring junior engineers
Regression testing
Functional testing
Requirements analysis
Cross-browser testing
Git proficiency
Manual and automated testing
Timeline
Senior Software Test Engineer
Ivoyant
03.2021 - Current
Intern – Frontend Development
APP Solution
10.2020 - 02.2021
Technical Support Engineer
MERU Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
KLE Institute Of Technology
04.2001 -