MOHAMMED FEROZ
Hyderabad
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Lead SDET with 6+ years of experience architecting and scaling quality engineering across backend, mobile, performance, and AI-augmented testing domains. Currently leading a team of 25+ QE engineers and 10 interns at Keka HR, driving an automation-first, AI-forward culture through Playwright, Pytest, Selenium, Locust, JMeter, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Pioneered an internal agentic QA framework powered by LLMs and MCP servers — delivering production tools including an AI PR reviewer, a CI self-healer, and an automated test case generation engine. Passionate about engineering excellence, mentorship, and pushing the boundaries of what modern quality engineering can achieve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead SDET
Keka HR
Hyderabad
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 25+ QE engineers and 10 interns, fostering a quality-first, automation-first engineering culture across the organization
- Architect and implement backend automation frameworks using Pytest with Page Object Model (POM) design for comprehensive API and service-level testing
- Lead the adoption of Playwright with TypeScript for end-to-end UI automation, increasing test coverage and reducing manual regression effort
- Own and scale mobile automation test suites for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring broad device, OS version, and regression coverage
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, integrating automated test execution, gating, and reporting portals
- Define and execute performance and load testing strategies using Locust and JMeter to validate system scalability and reliability under production-like loads
- Pioneer an internal AI-powered QA framework leveraging LLMs and MCP servers, delivering three production agentic tools: an automated PR code reviewer that posts structured inline comments on Azure DevOps pull requests, a CI self-healer that diagnoses and triages flaky pipeline failures, and a test case generation tool that produces structured, coverage-mapped test cases from PRDs and design specs
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams on sprint planning, requirement reviews, and acceptance criteria to embed quality early
- Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging QA tools, AI frameworks, and agentic methodologies to keep the team at the cutting edge
Senior QA Engineer
RIG Enterprise Application Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded design and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts for enterprise-grade HRMS applications
- Utilized Selenium WebDriver, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to streamline testing processes and significantly improve release efficiency
- Conducted exploratory and regression testing sessions to surface defects and usability issues early in the development lifecycle
- Developed and maintained comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test matrices to ensure product coverage
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring quality alignment
- Evaluated and improved QA processes, incorporating industry best practices and lessons from previous project cycles to enhance testing rigor
- Mentored and trained 8 junior QA team members, guiding them to proficiency in manual and automated testing
QA Analyst
Biznussoft Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Led daily testing activities for web and mobile applications, encompassing test planning, execution, and defect management to ensure high-quality releases
- Designed and implemented regression test suites using Selenium WebDriver, resulting in improved testing efficiency and broader coverage
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis of defects, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence
- Proficient in manual testing techniques including exploratory testing, ad-hoc testing, and usability testing methodologies
- Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to deliver quality insights and feedback, enhancing team collaboration
- Conducted performance testing with JMeter to evaluate system scalability and reliability under various load conditions, identifying potential bottlenecks
Education
BE - Computer Science
Deccan College of Engg & Tech
HyderabadIntermediate -
Narayana Junior College
HyderabadSSC -
Metropolis High School
HyderabadSkills
Technical Skills
- AI Agents & Agentic Frameworks (PR Reviewer, CI Healer, Test Case Generator)
- LLM Integration & MCP Server Development
- Python / Pytest / Page Object Model
- Playwright & TypeScript
- Selenium WebDriver
- Azure DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
- Performance Testing (Locust, JMeter)
- Mobile Automation (iOS & Android)
- API & Service-Level Testing
- C# / NUnit
- Automation-First QA Strategy
- AI-Augmented Testing Workflows
- Test Planning, Design & Execution
- Cross-Browser & Cross-Device Testing
- Agile / Scrum
Leadership
- Team Leadership & Mentoring (25 engineers)
- Requirements & Acceptance Criteria Reviews
Certification
- Software Testing Tools, Qedge Technologies, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Manual & Automation Testing
Awards
- Craftsmanship Award, 2025, Recognised for engineering excellence, high-quality automation design, and an unwavering commitment to software quality standards across the organisation.
- Above and Beyond Award, 2025, Honoured for consistently going the extra mile in team leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering exceptional results under pressure.
- Best Performer of the Year, 2022, Awarded for delivering outstanding quality outcomes and maintaining consistently high performance across all projects throughout the year.
- Employee of the Month, 7 Times, Recognised seven times for outstanding dedication, initiative, and significant contribution to team success and product quality.
- Best Performer of the Quarter, Consistently honoured for quarter-on-quarter excellence in QA delivery, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
Timeline
Lead SDET
Keka HR
01.2023 - Current
Senior QA Engineer
RIG Enterprise Application Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 10.2022
QA Analyst
Biznussoft Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 10.2021
BE - Computer Science
Deccan College of Engg & Tech
Intermediate -
Narayana Junior College
SSC -
Metropolis High School