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Noyonika Saksena
QA Test Lead
Ghaziabad
Summary
Forward-focused QA Lead, with expertise in implementing project methodologies like Agile/Scrum Methodology (Scrum, Kanban) by driving sprint planning, product roadmap strategy, and backlog optimization, possess broad technical knowledge of application design, architecture and application integration. Leveraged data-driven insights to accelerate decision making; mastered Jenkins, AWS, Azure, and SAP Hybris platforms, with advanced expertise in API and web testing (REST, SOAP), consistently prioritizing and delivering high-impact, customer-centric solutions. Implemented a multi-tier Software Test Strategy which included end-to-end functional, API-level and championed the change in perception of software testing to being integral to the SDLC, went on to reduce development costs while improving product quality. People Leader, who has successfully led and motivated various software & Quality Assurance (QA) engineering teams within the product line; showcased excellence in delivering multiple software releases on time and within budget.
Quality assurance professional with strong background in leading teams and ensuring high standards. Skilled in process optimization, problem-solving, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently delivering results. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Quality Team lead
Accenture
Noida
02.2018 - Current
- Leading a team of 30 Quality Engineers to drive software project quality by planning test strategies, defining project scope, setting timelines, allocating QA resources, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring comprehensive test documentation for on-time, high-quality delivery
- Collaborated with: Clients & Stakeholders while keeping them informed of progress/issues in order to manage expectation on all requirements & deliverables
- Product Owner in backlog management and continuous delivery of features
- Actively participated in review meetings with the client & team to discuss about the progress of projects as well as for identifying gaps and suggesting effective solutions for the same
- Managing the QA team to deliver high quality software applications; establishing, implementing & improving QA infrastructure; test procedures, process, and quality standards in accordance with overall development and product releases
- Improving software quality and reducing defects via introduction of defect and requirements management tools, requirement gathering and testing best practices, root cause analysis, and via creation of standardized tools, processes and methodologies
Senior Software Tester
Acidaaes Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Executed comprehensive validation of functionality and user experience within the BFSI domain; delivered end-to-end testing for critical modules while utilizing SQL to perform in-depth analysis, ensuring the integrity and optimal performance of the CRM system
- Developed innovative testing practices and streamlined processes with development activities to reduce testing redundancy & risks and gained efficiency across the projects
Senior Software Tester
Voxiva India
Noida
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed, maintained, tested, and delivered solutions with a strong focus on delivery management to optimize customer satisfaction, ensure process compliance, and uphold software quality within mobile health applications and related digital services
- Managing software testing lifecycle involving requirement analysis, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance and documentation
- Collaborated with developers, discussed technical problems, reported bugs, and supported in rectifying issues
Tester
IndiaMart
Noida
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Established Standard Test Processes and Deliverables (including defect management & quality management reporting) within the gated process to streamline testing and support automation & manual testing efforts
- Enhanced and standardized software defect lifecycle management processes that helped to reduce downtime from bug detection to resolution within an estimated gain in time
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science Engineering
YIET
Yamunanagar08.2012
Skills
Product Lifecycle Management
Software Quality Assurance
Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Product Roadmap & Backlog Mgmt
Software Testing Lifecycle
Project Management
Client & Stakeholder Management
Test Automation & Continuous Integration
Team Building & Leadership
Enterprise Test Strategy & Architecture
API & Integration Testing (REST/SOAP)
Microservices & Distributed Systems Validation
CI/CD & DevOps Integration (Jenkins)
Cloud Validation (AWS, Azure environments)
Performance & Load Testing (JMeter)
Data & SQL Validation
SAP Hybris E-commerce Integrations
Risk-Based & Shift-Left Testing
Test Automation Framework Design
Release Governance & Production Validation
SLO/SLA Monitoring & Quality Metrics
Leading 30 QA Engineers Across Programs
JIRA
Confluence
ASANA
HPQC
ALM
Selenium
Telerik
JMeter (Performance)
Test Rigor (AI)
Browserstack
Postman
Swagger
Accomplishments
- Implemented Agile Scrum Methodology throughout the organization to improve communications between Engineering, Product Management, and Business; obtained great business value within short turnaround and improved sprint velocity by 25% and reduced sprint cycle time by 15%
- Displayed excellence in leading the successful launch of a key product feature from a QA perspective, driving a 15% increase in user engagement; collaborated closely with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure quality and seamless delivery
- Streamlined QA and testing processes through automation and integration of DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Selenium, Jira), resulting in a 30% faster defect resolution cycle
- Essayed a stellar role at IndiaMART in ensuring the quality & functionality of India’s largest B2B online marketplace, executing comprehensive manual and automated testing across critical features including Payment Gateway and Web Services, ensuring a seamless experience for 100+ million buyers and 8 million suppliers
Affiliations
1. Scrum Alliance
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Agile leadership and sprint governance.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
3. PMI (Project Management Institute) (If PMI-Agile certification is through PMI)Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
(Only include if officially issued by PMI.)
Project Management in IT Certification
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Interests
Software
TECHNOLOGY STACK Automation & Testing: Selenium, REST Assured, Postman, SoapUI, JMeter, BrowserStack CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3-based environments), Azure Data: SQL, Data Integrity Validation Tools: Jira, Confluence, ALM, HPQC E-commerce: SAP Hybris (WCMS, HMC, CMS Cockpit, ImpEx, CronJobs)
Timeline
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
01-2026
Completed JIRA user training
03-2025
Project management in IT From ISB
02-2025
Scrum Agile PMI-agile certified
01-2025
Certified ScrumMaster CSM
09-2024
Practitioner StarAgile
01-2024
Certified Scrum Product Owner
01-2023
Quality Team lead
Accenture
02.2018 - Current
Senior Software Tester
Acidaaes Solution Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Software Tester
Voxiva India
08.2015 - 11.2016
Tester
IndiaMart
12.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science Engineering
YIET
Significant Awards
Bagged the North Star Award at Accenture in 2024, Received the Pinnacle Award at Accenture in 2024, Honored with the Star of the Month Award by Accenture in 2023, Recognized with the Ace Award by Accenture in 2019 and again in 2021, Earned the Pillar of Success Award from IndiaMART in 2013