PRADEEP KUMAR S

Software QA Engineer with nearly 3 years of experience specializing in manual, API, and automation testing, defect tracking, cross-browser testing, and performance validation within Agile environments. Proficient in automating test executions using Robot Framework and Selenium. Aiming to deliver high-quality solutions, enhance product reliability, and continuously grow in dynamic workspaces.

Functional: Manual Testing (JIRA), API Testing (Postman, Swagger), Automation (Selenium, Robot Framework)

Non-Functional: Performance (JMeter), CrossBrowser (BrowserStack), Email (Mailtrap), Serverless (AWS Lambda), Monitoring (Dynatrace), Caching (Redis)

US Federal and State Tax Filing System:

• Performed end-to-end manual testing for web-based tax filing applications ensuring functionality and compliance with US federal and state regulations.
• Prepared test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on project requirements and functional specifications.
• Performed functional, regression, and system integration testing to ensure the stability of the tax filing workflows. Identified, reported, and tracked defects using JIRA ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Conducted API testing using Postman to validate request/response accuracy, error handling, and data integrity.
• Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure alignment on project requirements and deliverables.
• Supported cross-browser and mobile testing using BrowserStack to guarantee platform compatibility.,
• Assisted in test automation efforts using Robot Framework and Selenium WebDriver.
• Executed performance testing using JMeter to verify system stability, response time, and load handling under various scenarios.
• Monitored server performance with Dynatrace and EKS, identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are used to identify root causes and improve quality.
• Proactive in resolving issues and driving continuous process improvements.
• Effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced Agile environments.
  Adaptable and quick learner, continuously upskilling to meet evolving technology demands.
• Proactive in resolving issues and driving continuous process improvements.
• Excellent communication enabling effective stakeholder collaboration and team coordination.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing to support junior team members.

• SPAN Sparkler Award for continuously delivering outstanding performance for three consecutive months, recognized for sustained excellence and consistent contribution.
• SPOT Award for in-depth client issue analysis, quickly diagnosing critical defects, and providing timely, effective, and scalable solutions that improved system reliability and enhanced client satisfaction.
• SPOT Award for conducting comprehensive performance testing, identifying severe system bottlenecks, and implementing corrective measures that significantly improved system stability and responsiveness.

• English
• Tamil

• Listening Music
• Learning New Technologies
• Playing Cricket