MURUGAN VIJAYAKUMAR
Chennai
Summary
Professional Summary
Self-motivated and results-driven Software Testing Professional with over 14 years of experience in functional and automation testing of web applications and APIs. Seeking a Test Manager role to apply technical and leadership expertise in driving quality delivery.
Core Competencies:
- Automation: Web UI testing using Playwright, Selenium (Java), BDD, POM, Cucumber.
- API Testing: Automated testing with Postman, hoppscotch, Jmeter, Playwright, Rest Assured.
- Tools: Proficient with QC/ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally.
- Frameworks: Built and maintained E2E and Regression automation suites using hybrid automation frameworks
- Methodologies: Experience in Agile (SAFe) and Waterfall environments.
- Leadership: Acted as SPOC for QA teams and business stakeholders.
- Domains: Banking Customer onboarding journey, Banking- Checks fraudulent detection & prevention, Manufacture & logistics, Adobe Marketing, CRM, Unica Interact.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant
TCS
09.2021 - Current
- Performed end-to-end Quality Assurance activities, including functional, regression, usability, capability, and system integration testing across multiple releases and platforms.
- Designed and executed automated test scripts for web-based applications using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Cucumber BDD frameworks (POM, Data-Driven, Keyword, and Hybrid) in Java.
- Developed and maintained API test suites using Postman, SoapUI, and Rest Assured, validating complex business logic and integrations.
- Conducted SIT, capability testing, and business use case validations for enterprise-grade applications in banking, marketing, and CRM domains.
- Validated file transfers and server-side processing using Unix, PuTTY, WinSCP, and conducted data validations using SQL on Oracle.
- Managed test execution and reporting using JIRA, Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, TestPlans), and created documentation on Confluence and X-Ray cards.
- Integrated automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Azure pipelines , Maven, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, SourceTree, and GIT, ensuring seamless deployment and test feedback loops.
- Performed UI validation testing using Applitools for visual accuracy across browsers.
- Developed test suites in VSTS, Eclipse, and IntelliJ, aligning automation efforts with development cycles.
- Contributed to Adobe Campaign and Unica Interact Server testing, validating multi-channel campaign delivery and CRM functionality.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices, contributing to team skill development and knowledge sharing.
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts for web and API testing using tools like Selenium and Rest Assured.
- Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and manual testers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Built and executed regression, smoke, and end-to-end test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrated automated tests with tools like Git, and Azure DevOps for continuous testing and reporting.
- Identified, logged, and tracked defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution through coordination with development teams.
- Contributed to framework enhancements, test optimization, and regular refactoring for improved performance and scalability.
- Developed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium and TestNG frameworks.
Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2018
- Completed comprehensive training in Java, SQL, manual testing, and automation frameworks, laying a strong foundation in the software testing lifecycle.
- Gained hands-on experience in test case design, execution, and defect reporting, aligned with business requirements and functional specifications.
- Assisted in creating and executing test cases for web-based applications, ensuring alignment with acceptance criteria.
- Developed basic automation scripts using Java and Selenium, contributing to the early stages of test automation within the team.
- Performed functional, smoke, and regression testing to validate new features and ensure application stability.
Education
B.Tech. - Information Technology
Anna University
Chennai01-2010
Higher secondary Education - Computer Science
DRBCCCH School
Tiruvallur01-2006
High School Education - Math
DRBCCCH School
Tiruvallur01-2004
Skills
- Expertise in AI-driven test automation
- Quality metrics analysis
- Test case design using AI tools
- Test planning
- Database testing
- Requirements analysis
- Automation scripting
- Root-cause analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Defect monitoring
- Scrum methodology
- Test data generation
- API performance testing
Certification
GH-300: GitHub Copilot certification has been completed.
LANGUAGE
English
Tamil
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, Books, Watching & Playing Cricket
Awards
- Awarded with "Insta Award" for flawless deliverable in critical project assignments.
- Recognized with "Innovation champ" title for contributing to the pilot automation project/POC.
- Received "R&R" Rewards and recognition award for successful completion of CSR project.
- Won DSE TRIBE level award for Process Improvement Ideation from AUS Leading bank client
Timeline
Associate Consultant
TCS
09.2021 - Current
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2021
Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2018
B.Tech. - Information Technology
Anna University
Higher secondary Education - Computer Science
DRBCCCH School
High School Education - Math
DRBCCCH School