RAHUL NAVGIRE

Seasoned Automation Test Lead with 14+ years of experience in building, enhancing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks across Web, Mobile, and API applications . Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver , BDD frameworks (Cucumber) , and Java , with a deep focus on improving test efficiency and reliability.

Hands-on experience driving automation strategy in Banking (Core) and US Healthcare Insurance domains. Proven ability to lead automation teams, integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines , and ensure high-quality software delivery through shift-left and test-first approaches. Adept in framework architecture, test optimization, and automation best practices .

• Team Leadership: Led and mentored QA teams of 20+ members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture through regular coaching, support, and performance reviews.
• Test Strategy & Planning: Designed and implemented scalable test strategies ensuring end-to-end coverage, resulting in a 20% reduction in post-release defects and improved release quality.
• Automation Framework Development: Built and maintained robust automation frameworks for Web, API, and Mobile platforms using Selenium, Appium, and TestNG, aligned with Agile delivery goals.
• CI/CD Integration: Implemented CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven to automate test execution and accelerate delivery cycles.
• Defect Management: Oversaw complete defect lifecycle from identification to closure, facilitated regular defect triage meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and on-time delivery.
• Process Improvement & Tool Adoption: Identified and implemented tools and frameworks to reduce manual effort, tracked QA metrics, and enforced quality standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Agile Methodologies: Actively participated in sprint planning, functional/technical reviews, and Agile ceremonies within Scrum and SAFe environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Mobile App Testing: Conducted extensive testing of Android and iOS applications including functional, UI/UX, and device compatibility validation.
• Comprehensive Testing Expertise: Planned and executed functional, system, regression, and smoke testing activities across web and mobile platforms to ensure robust application behavior.
• Test Design & Documentation: Developed detailed test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices based on functional and design specifications ensuring full requirement coverage.

• JAVA
• Selenium
• Cucumber
• BDD
• Rest Assured
• CICD
• TESTNG
• POSTMAN

• Defined test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project goals.
• Led QA teams across manual and automation testing in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Managed end-to-end test cycles: functional, regression, integration, and UAT.
• Coordinated with stakeholders for test planning, risk management, and status reporting.
• Oversaw automation frameworks and CI/CD integration using tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and Git.
• Ensured defect tracking, triaging, and root cause analysis for quality delivery.
• Managed QA resource allocation, budgeting, and tool license optimization.
• Collaborated with external vendors and offshore teams for outsourced QA delivery.
• Drove continuous improvement, process standardization, and shift-left testing initiatives.
• Experience as Business Analyst