Parijat Pathak
Senior Software Engineer
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with 8+ years driving high-quality, bug-free releases through strong project leadership and client management. Skilled across Automation (Python), Functional, Manual, Database, Regression, and System Integration testing. Proactive and detail-oriented, consistently delivering timely, impactful solutions with minimal supervision by anticipating business requirements and aligning testing efforts accordingly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer In Test
Bank Of America
11.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded reporting application enhancements, managing over 157 reports and validating data across 20+ REST API endpoints, improving data accuracy and visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
- Executed comprehensive testing strategies including functional, regression, integration, performance, and database testing to ensure adherence to requirements and delivery of high-quality software.
- Developed and maintained Agile documentation using Jira and qTest, enabling clear visibility and traceability across testing pipelines.
- Led a team of 4 QA analysts, overseeing testing workflows and ensuring sprint goals and quality standards were met.
- Designed and implemented a performance testing framework, producing data processing and memory utilization graphs, resulting in 6+ hours of effort saved per sprint.
- Automated 67+ report comparisons using Python , leading to a 30% reduction in regression testing time and improving release cycle efficiency.
SDET Engineer
Testvagrant
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Led end-to-end testing for Order Management System (OMS) and Seller Portal, ensuring seamless integration and optimal user experience for Tata-Cliq
- Spearheaded QA efforts for onboarding third-party logistics partners (ShadowFax, ShipRocket, XpressBees), managing test documentation, execution, and client demos.
- Designed and executed API testing for regression and integration using Postman and Python; collaborated on automation solutions to streamline test cycles.
- Played a key role in the Tata Neu platform onboarding, contributing to the QA strategy, test plan creation, and initial test framework setup.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to identify, track, and resolve issues, improving system stability, and reducing release cycle times.
Application Development Associate
Accenture
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Contributed to the Testing of core modules including UMR-IA (Independent Amount), PB Reg (Prime Brokerage Regulatory), and LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio) applications.
- Designed and implemented a before-and-after comparison reporting tool for UMR-IA, reducing manual data validation efforts by approximately 60% across test environments and batch runs.
- Developed comprehensive test scenarios and scripts to validate critical functionalities, and performed regression testing pre-deployment to ensure release stability.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure accurate business logic implementation, and smooth production rollouts.
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Tested key modules such as UMR-A (Independent Amount) and TMS (The Margin System), focusing on margin account components.
- Conducted end-to-end testing including functional, regression, component, system integration, and automation testing to ensure application stability.
- Managed test plans and sign-off documents, outlining detailed test scenarios, strategies, and timelines across multiple testing phases.
- Designed and implemented a risk comparison report, enhancing defect detection in the calculator component, improving test coverage, and reducing regression time by 50%.
- Built a front-end automation prototype using TestComplete to evaluate potential risks, limitations, and feasibility for broader automation integration.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
K J Somaiya Institute of Technology
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Scripting And Database : Python, SQL, Sandra
Testing Tools & API : Selenium, Test Complete, Postman, Rest Assured, SOAP API
Project Management Tools : Jira, QTest , Octane
Version Control : Git , Bitbucket
Reporting & Analytics Tools : Power BI, Microsoft Excel
Testing Models and Documentation : Agile , Waterfall, Test Documentations
Testing Strategies : Functional , Regression, Integration , System , Performance and Database Testing
Accomplishments
- Established an automation process for impact analysis that reduced regression testing time by one day and decreased manual validation efforts by 80%.
- Implementing charts for Data analysis with memory and CPU utilization graphs saves 8+ hrs of every sprint cycle.
Timeline
Software Engineer In Test
Bank Of America
11.2022 - Current
SDET Engineer
Testvagrant
03.2021 - 11.2022
Application Development Associate
Accenture
11.2018 - 03.2021
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
07.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
K J Somaiya Institute of Technology
04.2001 -