Natasha Arella
Secunderbad
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing automation solutions and implementing test strategies. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, defect-free software in Agile environments. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills contribute to enhanced team performance and successful project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Value Labs LLP Solutions
Hyderabad
01.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end automation testing across multiple web and backend systems, taking full ownership of test design, script development, execution, and maintenance.
- Developed robust automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, enabling comprehensive regression coverage, and reducing manual effort by over 80%.
- Written and optimized custom Java-based automation scripts for complex business workflows, improving accuracy, scalability, and maintainability of the automation suite.
- Executed full regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and UAT cycles, ensuring high-quality, defect-free releases in fast-paced Agile sprints.
- Designed and executed API testing scenarios using Postman and Rest Assured, validating endpoints, request/response payloads, and end-to-end service reliability.
- Integrated automation frameworks with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution and early defect detection during build cycles.
- Monitored application health and debugging insights using Splunk, proactively identifying performance issues and root causes.
- Managed test cases and execution cycles through TestRail, maintaining traceability between test coverage and user stories.
- Logged, tracked, and validated defects in JIRA, collaborating with development teams to prioritize and resolve issues efficiently.
- Created and maintained detailed QA documentation, including automation strategies, regression reports, test metrics, and execution summaries, ensuring audit readiness and process transparency.
- Published Confluence pages for test status, automation progress, and quality dashboards to facilitate stakeholder visibility.
- Ensured cross-browser and compatibility testing across multiple environments, delivering a consistent user experience.
- Actively contributed to framework enhancements, introducing reusable components, modular utilities, and parameterization for scalability and maintainability.
QA Automation Test Analyst
Vrize India Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Designed, executed, and maintained comprehensive functional, regression, smoke, and integration test suites to ensure the stability and quality of complex web and backend systems.
- Developed and automated end-to-end test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java, significantly reducing manual testing time and improving release efficiency.
- Performed API testing using Postman and Rest Assured, validating request/response structures, status codes, and data integrity across microservices.
- Conducted backend validations using MS SQL Server and MongoDB, verifying business logic and data consistency between API responses and database entries.
- Collaborated with developers and product teams to analyze impacted modules, reproduce defects, and validate bug fixes prior to production releases.
- Monitored application performance and logs via Splunk, identifying bottlenecks and validating system reliability under load.
- Managed test case design, execution, and tracking through TestRail, ensuring complete test coverage and traceability to business requirements.
- Utilized JIRA for defect tracking and sprint management, maintaining seamless communication between QA, Dev, and Product teams.
- Authored and maintained detailed QA documentation, including test plans, test strategies, defect reports, and release validation summaries.
- Created and updated technical Confluence pages for test results, QA metrics, and process documentation to support transparency and continuous improvement.
- Supported UAT cycles, collaborated with stakeholders for acceptance testing, and ensured delivery of bug-free releases under tight deadlines.
- Integrated automation testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, improving build validation and deployment confidence.
- Demonstrated versatility across multiple environments, performing cross-browser, compatibility, and integration testing to ensure consistent user experiences.
Software Test Engineer
Amazon Development Center PVT LTD
Hyderabad
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Executed manual functional, regression, and integration testing across eCommerce modules to ensure optimal order management workflows.
- Created and maintained test cases for order processes, including creation, modification, payment, and delivery validation.
- Verified UI components and checkout flows for accuracy and consistency on web and mobile platforms.
- Conducted end-to-end order testing, validating cart operations, payment gateways, and tracking functionalities.
- Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
- Validated database entries and backend updates to maintain synchronization of order and customer data.
- Maintained comprehensive test documentation, enhancing release readiness and product quality.
- Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, facilitating high-quality software delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
St.Peter's Engineering College
Hyderabad05-2019
Skills
- Testing Types: Functional, Sanity, Regression, Smoke, Compatibility, Integration, and UAT Testing
- Automation & Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Rest Assured, Postman
- Continuous Integration / Deployment (CI/CD): Jenkins – automated build validation and test execution
- API & Backend Validation: Scalar, Postman, Rest Assured, MongoDB
- Defect Tracking & Project Management: JIRA – defect logging, tracking, and sprint management
- Monitoring & Log Analysis: Splunk – system monitoring, debugging, and performance analysis
- Test Management & Reporting: TestRail – test case creation, execution tracking, and coverage metrics
- Programming & Scripting Languages: Java, Python, C, HTML
- Databases: MS SQL Server, MongoDB – backend data validation and integrity checks
- Documentation & Collaboration: Confluence – test documentation, QA metrics, and process tracking
- Methodologies: Agile / Scrum – sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release readiness
Accomplishments
- Bagged Two Quarter awards for the Outstanding Individual and Team performance during the Year 2019 & 2020 in Amazon Development Centre Ltd ● Recognized as Shining Star Consecutively for 3 Quarters in VRIZE INDIA PVT LTD.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Value Labs LLP Solutions
01.2025 - Current
QA Automation Test Analyst
Vrize India Private Limited
03.2022 - 12.2024
Software Test Engineer
Amazon Development Center PVT LTD
05.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
St.Peter's Engineering College