Nidhi Ojha
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Automation Testing, API Testing, Performance Testing, and AI-assisted QA Engineering across FinTech, SaaS, Payroll, and Product-based applications. Expertise in Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, Postman, JMeter, K6, TestNG, CI/CD support, and Agile methodologies. Proven track record in leading QA teams, building scalable automation frameworks, improving release quality, reducing testing effort, and accelerating defect resolution using AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Claude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software QA Engineer
Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)
Noida
02.2024 - Current
- Leading end-to-end QA activities including functional, regression, integration, API, and mobile application testing.
- Managing a QA team of 5 engineers and driving automation initiatives for new features and enhancements.
- Performing API testing using Postman and load testing using Grafana K6 to validate system scalability and reliability.
- Improved testing efficiency by enhancing automation coverage and streamlining defect reporting processes.
- Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and support teams to identify root causes and resolve production issues.
- Leveraging ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Claude for test case generation, debugging, automation scripting, documentation, and productivity improvement.
- Conducting code reviews, stakeholder demos, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.
- Key Project: Immedis: Provides a consolidated view of global payroll, improves process efficiency, and ensures data security and compliance across 150+ countries.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
To The New
Noida
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Created and executed automated test suites for scalable applications.
- Guided onsite and offshore teams on QA standards and best practices.
- Developed automation strategies and execution plans.
- Key Project: CloudKeeper: Comprehensive AWS Cost Optimization and FinOps solution delivering instant and guaranteed savings on AWS billing.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Pine Labs
Noida
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Designed and executed functional, integration, UI/UX, API, performance, and security test cases for FinTech applications.
- Conducted load and stress testing using JMeter to validate high transaction volume handling.
- Ensured secure handling of financial transactions and compliance with PCI DSS standards.
- Automated regression test scenarios to improve release quality and reduce manual testing efforts.
- Led QA activities, mentored junior engineers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams for faster delivery cycles.
- Key Project: Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): Partnership between MasterCard, Pine Labs, and issuers like DBS Bank and HSBC enabling customers to pay via interest-free installments.
Lead QA
Oodles Technologies
Gurgaon
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed QA activities for multiple projects and sprint planning.
- Performed API testing using Postman and created detailed test plans.
- Coordinated with development teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Key Projects: Konfer: Online platform connecting organizations with UK research, experts, funding, and equipment.
- Herdsy: Remote livestock monitoring solution using SIGFOX for tracking cow activity and location.
- Fetch Exchange: Cryptocurrency exchange platform for buying and selling digital assets online.
Software Test Engineer
Magic Software
Noida
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted regression testing and optimized manual test cases.
- Key Project: HMH Into Math Program: Interactive K-12 mathematics curriculum platform designed for Florida State Schools in the United States.
Education
Professional Certificate in Product Management - Product Management
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Evanston12-2025
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Lucknow01-2017
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid
- Core Java, C#
- TestNG, NUnit
- REST Assured, RestSharp
- REST APIs, Postman
- JMeter, BlazeMeter, Grafana K6
- MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Queries
- Git, CI/CD Support, Jenkins
- Jira, Zephyr, Agile, SDLC, STLC
- Generative AI Tools: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude
Accomplishments
- Star Performer of the Quarter – UKG
- Star Performer & Spotlight Award – Pine Labs
- Star Performer of the Quarter – Oodles Technologies
Timeline
Lead Software QA Engineer
Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)
02.2024 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
To The New
08.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Pine Labs
06.2021 - 08.2023
Lead QA
Oodles Technologies
10.2018 - 06.2021
Software Test Engineer
Magic Software
04.2018 - 10.2018
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Professional Certificate in Product Management - Product Management
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management