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Nikhil S
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Nikhil S

QA Engineer II
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

  • QA Engineer with extensive experience in full life cycle of software design, including requirement definition, proof of concept, prototyping, testing, deployment and maintenance. Focused on creating collaborative environment between engineering team and Product support team to implement system/product level changes to benefit the end user.
  • Solution-oriented fast learner able to pick up new skills, technologies often in high pressure situations and willingness to take ownership of the product.
  • Have acted both as QA engineer and Business Associate and am comfortable in leading a team or acting as an individual contributor.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Engineer II

Labcorp
Banglore
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented test cases for software applications to guarantee quality.
  • Conducted functional, regression, and performance testing to validate software functionality.
  • Participated in agile ceremonies to provide input on testing strategies and timelines.
  • Trained junior QA engineers on best practices and testing methodologies within the team.
  • Maintained system documentation including test plans and test cases according to industry best practices.
  • Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations.
  • Led root cause analysis initiatives for product failures, significantly reducing defect rates.
  • Documented, triaged, and managed defects in software and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.

Application Associate

Aureole Technologies Private limited
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Hands-on experience on all phases of SDLC, STLC and Defect life cycle.
  • Attend daily stand up meetings and perform day to day activities as part of Agile software development model(SCRUM).
  • Proficient in documenting User stories, Test scenarios, Test cases and Traceability matrix from business and technical/functional specifications which meet customer expectations.
  • Hands-on experience in supporting the business team in handling Customer requirements, documentation and explaining the same to Internal team.
  • Thorough hands-on experience in performing User Acceptance testing(UAT), Regression testing, Ad hoc testing, GUI testing, Functional testing, Integration testing, Smoke testing and compatibility testing.
  • Expertise in performing Peer review process.
  • Logged defects in application during test cycles using JIRA.
  • Contributed to the Core Application team by addressing various production issues and handling customer interactions.
  • Multi-tasked within the testing team, business team, and release team.
  • Strong knowledge on Object Oriented Programming concepts (OOPS).
  • Relevant experience in coding in Java/JavScript.
  • Strong knowledge in performing API testing using POSTMAN.
  • Familiar with BDD using Cucumber framework and TDD using TestNG.
  • Good knowledge in Selenium Automation using Selenium WebDriver for automating Web based applications preferably for Cross-Browser testing.
  • Basic knowledge on Containerization, Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD Pipeline.

Education

Engineering -

Sapthagiri College of Engineering
Bengaluru
01.2020

12th -

Vidyamandir Pre-Independent University
Bengaluru
01.2016

10th -

Soundarya High School
Bengaluru
01.2014

Skills

  • Manual testing
  • Java/JavaScript
  • Oracle SQL
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • POSTMAN
  • Cucumber
  • TestNG
  • Playwright

Languages

  • Kannda
  • Hindi
  • English, Proficient
  • Kannda, Proficient
  • Hindi, Proficient

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Salary Range

₹1300000/yr - ₹3000000/yr

Timeline

QA Engineer II

Labcorp
04.2023 - Current

Application Associate

Aureole Technologies Private limited
04.2021 - 04.2023

Engineering -

Sapthagiri College of Engineering

12th -

Vidyamandir Pre-Independent University

10th -

Soundarya High School
Nikhil SQA Engineer II