RAJU VADDE
Test Specialist
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Test Specialist with extensive experience at Coforge Ltd., specializing in automation frameworks and CI/CD integration. Proficient in Java and Selenium, delivering quality assurance through strategic collaboration and defect management. Skilled in utilizing monitoring tools such as Kafka to enhance system performance and implement effective testing solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Test Specialist
Coforge Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2021 - Current
- Led automation initiatives for ACMS, facilitating Visa to MasterCard migration.
- Developed and maintained TAAS framework for API/UI automation.
- Built reusable components utilizing NitroAPI and NitroWebcage.
- Integrated automation execution with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
- Utilized Kafka and Kibana for real-time monitoring of system performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and development teams to oversee SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
Team Lead – QA
ITC Infotech
Bangalore
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Directed QA strategy for enterprise testing solutions in BFS/E-commerce projects
- Reviewed test scripts, managed defect lifecycle, and ensured sprint deliverables
- Created test plans and supported automation regression cycles
- Conducted weekly stakeholder sync-ups for QA status and risk assessment
Senior QA Engineer
Xoriant Solutions
Bangalore
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed reusable automation functions using Selenium and TestNG
- Automated SOAP and REST API tests via Postman and Rest Assured
- Collaborated with BAs and Devs for sprint planning and design reviews
- Automated comparison cycles and reused test artifacts for future executions
- Project: NLP (ServiceNow – ITSM Platform)
Automation Test Analyst
UST Global
Bangalore
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed test scripts and maintained OATS framework for global order systems.
- Managed test cycles in MTM while conducting backend testing with Oracle DB.
- Mentored team members and facilitated collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Executed regression scripts remotely to ensure timely quality assurance sign-offs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
JNTU
Hyderabad01.2010
Skills
- Java and Selenium
- Test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG)
- API testing (Postman, Rest Assured)
- Performance testing (JMeter)
- Version control (GitHub, GitLab, SVN)
- Automation frameworks (BDD, Cucumber)
- UI automation strategies
- Continuous integration (Jenkins)
- Project management tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- Database management (Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server)
- Build tools (Maven, ANT)
- Agile methodologies (Scrum)
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Defect lifecycle management
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Monitoring tools (Kibana, Kafka)
Certification
- SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master, 10/01/23
- Certified Java Developer – Core & Advanced Java
- Scrum & XP (SAFe Practitioner), 07/01/15
Current Role
Test Specialist / Test Manager
Timeline
Test Specialist
Coforge Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
Team Lead – QA
ITC Infotech
11.2019 - 10.2021
Senior QA Engineer
Xoriant Solutions
10.2018 - 10.2019
Automation Test Analyst
UST Global
09.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
JNTU
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