Pavan Kalyan Poguru
Hyderabad
Summary
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 5.8 years of hands-on
experience in UI and API automation testing. Proficient in Python and Java
programming, with a strong background in developing robust test automation
frameworks. Solid experience with Playwright and Selenium for UI automation, and
Requests and Karate API for API automation. Skilled in integrating automated tests
into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and experienced with version control using Git. In- depth understanding of Agile methodologies and database testing, with a keen eye
for detail and quality. Experience:
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
CGI
Hyderabad
08.2025 - Current
- Integrated Karate automation tests into CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to automate test execution on every build, ensuring immediate visibility into API health.
- Implemented comprehensive API test automation suites using the Karate Framework (BDD syntax), resulting in faster feedback loops and improved test coverage for critical microservices.
- Leveraged Karate to conduct functional, performance (with Gatling), security testing, and mock external dependencies, significantly enhancing application quality.
- Developed utilities and data-driven testing strategies in Karate using JavaScript/Java interoperability to manage complex test data, handle token-based authentication, and validate diverse JSON/XML responses.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
TCS
Hyderabad
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Built and maintained the Playwright framework for UI automation, significantly increasing test coverage and reducing manual efforts by 40%.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated regression cycles, analyzing test failures across environments (SIT, UAT) to ensure consistent quality.
- Configured and managed Jenkins jobs, including creating custom plugins, to meet specific project requirements and facilitate continuous integration.
- Designed and developed an automation framework using Karate API for testing API endpoints and performed database testing on MariaDB.
- Developed and enhanced automation utilities to streamline repetitive tasks, leading to improved team productivity and test efficiency.
- Conducted API load testing using JMeter to assess performance under various TPS conditions, identifying performance bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
- Mentored junior team members on automation framework development and testing best practices, ensuring quicker project milestone achievements.
Automation and Production Support Engineer
TCS
Hyderabad
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Automated data cleanup and repetitive tasks using Python scripting, reducing manual effort and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough manual and automated testing of order management systems and integrations, ensuring high-quality releases.
- Implemented configuration changes and resolved production issues in collaboration with clients and development teams in an Agile environment.
- Utilized SQL for database testing and report generation, analyzing and resolving production data inconsistencies.
- Investigated and monitored production issues using logs, providing preliminary solutions or escalating to relevant teams.
- Used JIRA for issue tracking, bug reporting, and project management, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of production issues.
- Provided insights on Denmark's market trends
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad, India01-2020
Skills
- Selenium
- Automation frameworks
- Manual Testing
- Python
- Java
- Jenkins
- Git
- Requests
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- MariaDB
- Agile (Scrum)
- JIRA
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
CGI
08.2025 - Current
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
TCS
08.2022 - 08.2025
Automation and Production Support Engineer
TCS
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology