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Nagarjuna Y

Summary

With 13+ years of experience as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), I specialize in designing and developing scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API-based applications. I use tools like Playwright, Selenium, Appium, and Cypress to create end-to-end test solutions that integrate seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines (or Docker). My expertise in REST Assured allows me to build comprehensive API testing frameworks that ensure smooth integration and high-quality service delivery. My focus on automation has led to improved test coverage, faster execution times, and higher software quality, ensuring more reliable releases with every cycle. I bring strong backend development experience, particularly in Java, Spring Boot, and Rest Assured, where I’ve designed API testing frameworks and optimized test suites for highly scalable, low-latency services. I’m also experienced in cloud technologies, including AWS, and have worked extensively on database testing across SQL based systems. My technical expertise spans both front-end and back-end testing, ensuring smooth integration and performance across the entire software stack, from APIs to databases. Also, have a proven track record of mentoring engineers at all levels and driving a quality-first mindset across teams. By optimizing test coverage and debugging techniques, I help enhance software reliability. Additionally, I design monitoring, alert systems, and runbooks to proactively mitigate issues, ensuring high availability and minimal customer impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal SDET | Test Automation Architect | Quality Engineering Manager

International Finance Corporation
02.2023 - Current
  • Architected a scalable test automation framework using Selenium-BDD, Rest Assured, and Java, covering UI, API, and backend testing
  • Reduced production defects by 60% through test observability, monitoring
  • Optimized CI/CD test execution by integrating Jenkins, Docker, and microservices testing, improving release efficiency by 40%
  • Built and led a high-performing automation team, aligning quality strategies with engineering best practices.

Principal SDET | Strategy Consultant

Talk Talk Telecom
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Designed and implemented test automation (Java) for Salesforce CRM, billing systems, and telecom OSS/BSS applications
  • Developed API automation frameworks using RestAssured and Pact contract testing, integrated with AWS cloud environments
  • Reduced test cycle time by 35% through optimization of regression testing in Jenkins and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery with minimal risk

Lead SDET | Strategy Consultant

Wall Street Journal
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Built robust API and backend automation frameworks for market data feeds, transaction processing, and Salesforce CRM using Java and Playwright
  • Implemented test dashboards with Grafana & ELK Stack, enabling real-time defect tracking and risk-based test execution
  • Reduced test execution time by 45% by optimizing CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps and Kubernetes
  • Led the testing strategy for digital content delivery, ensuring high performance, scalability, and minimal downtime

Lead SDET | Strategy Consultant

LexisNexis
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Developed enterprise-wide test automation frameworks for Salesforce CRM, Siebel, and legal analytics platforms
  • Automated contract analytics workflows using Cypress, Selenium, and Java, reducing manual efforts by 60%
  • Led performance testing initiatives with JMeter, ensuring scalability and high availability for high-traffic legal platforms
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to define testing requirements and improve product quality

Senior SDET

New York Times
05.2013 - 02.2016

Automation

Baker Hughes
09.2011 - 04.2013
  • Developed test automation for digital publishing and media workflows, significantly improving content delivery efficiency
  • Automated editorial workflows using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java, reducing manual testing time by 70%
  • Spearheaded CI/CD test automation for React-based content delivery systems, accelerating deployment cycles
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing processes and quality assurance practices
  • Built test automation frameworks for oilfield asset monitoring and predictive maintenance using Java, Selenium, and TestNG
  • Developed API validation frameworks with RestAssured and SOAP UI, supporting real-time wellbore data processing
  • Optimized test performance by leveraging Dockerized test environments and AWS cloud execution
  • Ensured the reliability and scalability of testing frameworks for real-time data processing in critical environments

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University
06.2011

Intermediate - Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Intermediate Junior College

Skills

  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Mobile testing
  • End-to-end testing
  • Security orchestration, automation, and response
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Software debugging
  • Exploratory testing
  • Innovation strategy
  • Behavior-driven development
  • Software development life cycle
  • Test automation strategy
  • Defect tracking and reporting
  • Test strategy
  • Technical architecture design

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Principal SDET | Test Automation Architect | Quality Engineering Manager

International Finance Corporation
02.2023 - Current

Principal SDET | Strategy Consultant

Talk Talk Telecom
08.2022 - 01.2023

Lead SDET | Strategy Consultant

Wall Street Journal
01.2020 - 07.2022

Lead SDET | Strategy Consultant

LexisNexis
03.2016 - 12.2019

Senior SDET

New York Times
05.2013 - 02.2016

Automation

Baker Hughes
09.2011 - 04.2013

Intermediate - Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Intermediate Junior College

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University
Nagarjuna Y