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SADIYA AFRIN

Bangalore

Summary

Quality Assurance professional with over 12 years of experience in API, Web Services, Manual, and Functional Testing. Expertise in testing REST and SOAP services utilizing Postman, SOAPUI, and REST Assured. Proven leadership in managing QA teams for Banking systems, consistently delivering high-quality software. ISTQB certified with exceptional analytical skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Test Consultant and Scrum Master

Worldline Global Solution (WGS)
Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
  • Designed and executed comprehensive API test cases for SEPA payment systems using SOAPUI and Postman.
  • Performed in-depth testing of REST and SOAP web services to ensure compliance with ISO 20022 standards.
  • Developed detailed API testing documentation including test scenarios, expected responses, and validation criteria.
  • Conducted database testing using SQL Developer to validate data integrity and transaction processing.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify, document, and resolve API integration issues.
  • Validated API responses against business requirements, technical specifications, and schema definitions (e.g., JSON, XML).
  • Utilized JIRA to document and track defects, providing detailed steps for reproducing issues and expected behaviors.
  • Maintained product backlogs, ensuring that items are well defined and prioritized based on business value.
  • Supported the development team in understanding user stories, acceptance criteria and definition of done.
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retrospectives and Reviews.
  • Coached stakeholders on their roles in the Scrum process and how to best support the team's success.
  • Created dashboards using various tools such as JIRA, Confluence to track project progress and milestones.
  • Provided guidance to Product Owners regarding Agile principles and best practices for managing product backlogs.
  • Conducted demos of completed work at the end of each sprint cycle.
  • Tracked metrics related to sprint performance and identified areas of improvement for future sprints.
  • Assisted with release planning and coordinated efforts between multiple teams working on related projects.

ASSISTANT CONSULTANT

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
03.2013 - 07.2023
  • Led API testing initiatives for a user rights management application, creating and executing REST API test cases.
  • Developed complex SQL queries for database verification and thorough API response validation.
  • Utilized SOAPUI and Postman for comprehensive API testing, covering positive, negative, and boundary scenarios.
  • Authored and maintained detailed API test documentation including request/response samples and validation criteria.
  • Conducted API performance and security testing to ensure robust application delivery.
  • Managed the defect triage process, providing detailed technical feedback and guidance to development teams.
  • Implemented API test automation frameworks to significantly improve testing efficiency.
  • Project: AURA – Application Based User Rights and Administration - Credit Suisse AG Bank | August 2021 – July 2023

Onsite Test Manager/Test Lead

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Directed API and web service testing efforts for critical identity management systems.
  • Leveraged Swagger for API documentation analysis and efficient test case design.
  • Executed extensive testing of REST APIs using Postman, rigorously validating.
  • Designed and implemented complex SQL queries to verify database integrity and ensure seamless API data synchronization.
  • Mentored and trained team members on advanced API testing methodologies and industry best practices.
  • Developed a comprehensive API test strategy and robust test plans meticulously aligned with stringent business requirements.
  • Project: Global Identity Management - Credit Suisse AG Bank | Jan 2019 – July 2021

Test Lead (Onshore & Offshore)

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • Spearheaded functional and API testing initiatives for retail banking applications, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
  • Proficiently performed both SOAP and REST API testing using SOAPUI and Postman, identifying and resolving key issues.
  • Created and executed rigorous database tests to meticulously verify API data integrity.
  • Developed comprehensive and detailed test scenarios for API validation and effective error handling.
  • Managed the defect lifecycle effectively, conducting thorough root cause analysis to drive improvements in software quality.
  • Project: Sainsbury's Bank UK (Retail Banking) | Mar 2013 – Dec 2018

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology
Kolkata
01.2012

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Syamaprasad Institute of Technology & Management
Kolkata
01.2009

Skills

  • Postman and SOAPUI
  • REST-Assured and Swagger
  • SQL and queries
  • Scrum Master
  • Web services (REST/SOAP)
  • Functional and regression testing
  • Integration and end-to-end testing
  • Data validation techniques
  • ETL testing processes
  • JIRA and HP ALM
  • HP Octane and Confluence
  • Agile methodologies
  • Scrum framework
  • Waterfall model
  • SDLC and STLC practices
  • Test planning and cases
  • API test scenarios
  • Requirements traceability matrix (RTM)
  • Defect reporting strategies
  • HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP protocols
  • SEPA Direct Debit and Credit Transfer

Certification

  • ISTQB Certification: Foundation Level, 12/01/14
  • Scrum Master Accredited Certification, International Scrum Institute, 11/01/16
  • Scrum Team Member Accredited Certification, International Scrum Institute, 11/01/16

Professional Development

  • Advanced API Testing Techniques and Strategies - Self-Study
  • Latest Industry Trends in API Security Testing and Performance Optimization - Continuous Learning

Timeline

Senior Test Consultant and Scrum Master

Worldline Global Solution (WGS)
07.2023 - Current

Onsite Test Manager/Test Lead

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2019 - 07.2021

ASSISTANT CONSULTANT

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2013 - 07.2023

Test Lead (Onshore & Offshore)

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2013 - 12.2018

Master of Computer Applications -

Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Syamaprasad Institute of Technology & Management

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