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Nancy Chugh

Nancy Chugh

Gurgaon

Summary

Results-driven Quality Engineering professional with 8+ years of progressive experience in automation and functional testing across web and mobile platforms. Proven expertise in designing robust automation frameworks, managing QA strategies, and integrating testing solutions with CI/CD pipelines. Adept at ensuring software quality across UI, API, and DB layers using tools such as Selenium, Java, Rest Assured, Jenkins, and Git. Skilled in mentoring teams, driving testing innovation, and delivering reliable, high-quality software solutions in Agile and DevOps environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior SDET

EPAM Systems
03.2022 - Current
  • Spearhead QA strategy for enterprise-level applications, overseeing end-to-end test planning, test design, execution, and defect management.
  • Developed a modular and scalable automation framework for UI, API, and database testing using Selenium, Rest Assured, and Java 8.
  • Implemented automation for regression and integration testing, reducing manual efforts by 40% and improving delivery speed.
  • Led a team of 5+ QA engineers, mentored junior testers, reviewed test code, and ensured adherence to QA standards and best practices.
  • Integrated Jenkins and GitHub Actions for continuous test execution, enabling faster feedback and reducing testing cycles.
  • Collaborated closely with Software Development Managers, product owners, and DevOps teams to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintained regression test suites, implemented best practices, and contributed to QA innovation initiatives across projects.

Associate Staff Engineer, Quality Assurance

Nagarro
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Led test automation development for new feature releases, enhancements, and maintenance using Selenium and Rest Assured with Java.
  • Developed and maintained BDD frameworks integrated with Jenkins, enabling automated test runs post-deployment.
  • Built cross-browser test grids using Docker and Selenium Grid; significantly improved test coverage and execution time.
  • Conducted database and API validations for complex transactional applications to ensure backend data integrity.
  • Played a key role in defining estimation, planning, and execution of QA tasks during sprints; ensured alignment with Agile deliverables.
  • Delivered detailed status reports with test metrics, risk assessments, and quality indicators to project stakeholders.
  • Performed performance testing using JMeter for specific modules.

Test Automation Engineer

Globant Technologies
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Designed and implemented automation test scripts using TestNG and Cucumber for a commercial insurance web platform.
  • Integrated test suites into Jenkins pipelines for nightly runs and post-deployment validation.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, sprint demos, and retrospectives to ensure test readiness and risk coverage.

Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd.
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Created test frameworks and automated functional and regression test cases for B2B applications.
  • Performed API and DB validations to ensure data consistency across distributed systems.
  • Collaborated with developers and QA leads for effective triage, root cause analysis, and test data preparation.

Education

B.Tech - Kurukshetra University
06.2015

HSC - Central Board of Secondary Education
03.2011

Skills

  • Automation Tools: Selenium, Rest Assured, Postman
  • Languages: Java (8)
  • Frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber (BDD), Page Object Model (POM)
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab
  • Databases: MySQL
  • DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Git
  • Management Tools: JIRA
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Shift-Left Testing, BDD

Accomplishments

  • Best Automation Framework Developer at EPAM Systems for improving test execution speed by 30% .
  • Key contributor in automating 500+ test cases , reducing manual efforts by 40% .
  • Led knowledge-sharing sessions on SOLID principles , Rest Assured , and Playwright .
  • Star Performer at Nagarro for exceptional Agile project QA delivery.

Languages

English
Hindi

Projects

1. Healthcare Platform Automation FrameworkEPAM Systems (Mar 2022 – Present)
  • Designed and implemented a robust test automation framework using Selenium with Java 8 and Rest Assured for UI and API validations.
  • Developed and maintained reusable utility wrappers based on SOLID principles to improve framework scalability and maintainability.
  • Ensured delivery against Quality Engineering goals by automating key workflows, reducing manual testing efforts by 40%.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins to automate regression and smoke testing.
  • Created containerized test environments using Docker for stable, parallel execution across multiple environments.
  • Collaborated with developers, project managers, and product owners in Agile ceremonies to align QA efforts with sprint goals.
2. Inventory and Order Management SystemEPAM Systems (Aug 2022 – Present)
  • Developed an integrated automation framework for end-to-end UI and API testing using Selenium (Java 8) and Rest Assured.
  • Automated complex test scenarios like inventory search, order placement, and invoice generation to ensure product reliability.
  • Integrated Postman collections for API endpoint validations and regression tests.
  • Maintained CI pipelines with GitHub Actions, significantly reducing feedback cycle time and improving defect detection.
  • Ensured delivery of high-quality software solutions using a predictable testing process and collaborated with dev teams to identify risks early.
3. Online Roadshow Distribution PlatformNagarro (July 2019 – Nov 2021)
  • Built and enhanced a test automation framework using Selenium (Java) and Rest Assured, supporting both frontend and backend coverage.
  • Introduced modular design patterns and containerized grid execution with Docker to scale and speed up test runs.
  • Integrated JMeter to validate performance metrics for key services.
  • Participated in test strategy creation, test planning, and metrics reporting; led regression testing efforts and coordinated defect triage with cross-functional teams.
  • Delivered clear QA metrics and quality indicators to project stakeholders to support risk-based decision-making.
4. Insurance Workflow AutomationGlobant Technologies (July 2018 – July 2019)
  • Developed an integrated test framework combining Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Rest Assured for Web and API layers.
  • Automated end-to-end test flows for quote generation, policy binding, and claim processing to improve test coverage and application quality.
  • Configured CI pipelines in Jenkins for automated nightly and pre-release test executions.
  • Worked closely with developers and business analysts to ensure alignment on acceptance criteria and quality expectations.

Timeline

Senior SDET

EPAM Systems
03.2022 - Current

Associate Staff Engineer, Quality Assurance

Nagarro
07.2019 - 11.2021

Test Automation Engineer

Globant Technologies
07.2018 - 07.2019

Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd.
03.2016 - 06.2018

HSC - Central Board of Secondary Education

B.Tech - Kurukshetra University
Nancy Chugh