Sai Susmitha

Proactive and detail-oriented QA Engineer with 2.5 years of hands-on experience in manual testing of Web and Mobile applications, along with performance and load testing. Skilled in designing test plans, executing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring complete end-to-end validation of systems. Strong expertise in QA methodologies, API testing, and database verification, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams to improve product quality. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic engineering team by ensuring robust, reliable, and high-quality software delivery.

• Strong expertise in testing Web and Mobile applications.
• Hands-on experience in API testing and Load testing.
• Proficient in Manual Testing including Functional, Integration, System, Regression, and Sanity Testing.
• Solid understanding of database concepts with experience in writing SQL queries.
• Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodology and its core fundamentals.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical, test, and release documentation.
• Skilled in creating Test Data, writing effective Test Cases, understanding Use Cases, and executing Test Cases efficiently.
• Sound knowledge of QA best practices and standard testing methodologies.
• Provided training and onboarding support for new joiners.
• Experienced in conducting daily sync-up meetings and providing timely status updates.

Leading key quality initiatives as a QA Engineer – II at BHANIX Investment India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, a position I have held since August 2023.

• Strong knowledge of API Testing using Postman and Hoppscotch.
• Skilled in analyzing Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and identifying comprehensive test scenarios.
• Extensive experience in writing and executing Test Cases.
• Hands-on experience in Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and Migration Testing.
• Solid understanding of the Bug Life Cycle with practical usage of JIRA for defect tracking.
• Good working knowledge of SQL for validating backend data.
• Tools: JIRA (Defect Tracking)
• Databases: SQLyog
• Familiar with checking data in AWS queues.
• Basic knowledge of Bash commands, JMETER (for load testing), and Hoppscotch (API testing).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Familiar with Scrum fundamentals, including sprints, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Experienced in working in Agile/Scrum teams, contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery.

Project Overview:
CASHe is a leading Indian digital lending platform offering instant personal loans, credit lines, and BNPL services, primarily targeting young salaried professionals who may have limited traditional credit history. The platform uses an AI-based Social Loan Quotient (SLQ) scoring model to assess creditworthiness by analyzing alternative data such as income, career information, and digital behavior.

The platform supports loan amounts ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹400,000 with flexible tenures of  90, 180, 270, and 360 days. CASHe’s social mission is to provide financial inclusiveness to underserved and unserved working millennials, unlocking their economic potential and delivering financial benefits at scale.

Company Overview:
Bhanix Finance and Investment Limited is a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India specializing in retail and short-term personal loans, operating through CASHe. Its lending partners include NACL, VCPL, LENBOX, APOLLO, and 13KARAT.

• Provided daily and weekly status reports to the Project Lead, highlighting test progress, risks, and key observations.
• Prepared and executed test cases across multiple test sets based on business and functional requirements, managing defects from identification to resolution.
• Created and maintained a Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) in JIRA to ensure complete coverage.
• Performed various types of testing including Regression, Functional, System, UI, Browser Compatibility, and Integration Testing.
• Identified project issues, risks, and recommended process improvements.
• Conducted database integrity testing using SQL queries to validate backend data.
• Collaborated with the development team to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Worked in a cross-functional environment across multiple projects.
• Gained exposure to API Testing using Postman and Hoppscotch, and Performance/Load Testing to ensure system stability.
• Documented all test artefacts , including test plans, cases, and results, maintaining high-quality technical documentation.
• Participated in release cycles and performed post-production release testing to ensure deployment quality.
• Validated production data and sent daily production reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured smooth transition of builds from QA to production by performing thorough checks and validations.

• Mobile Applications: Android, iOS
• Web Journey / Web Applications
• GPay Integration
• Checkout Platforms
• Partner Platforms
• Third-Party Integrations

• Testing : JMeter, Postman, Hoppscotch
• Databases: SQLyog , MongoDB
• Project / Defect Tracking: JIRA
• Cloud / Other Tools: AWS, MobaStream

• Agile Fundamentals : Including Scrum and Kanban
• Business Analysis Modelling Skills & Techniques
• Technical Writing
• Business English and Communication Courses
• SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle SDLC

• Spot Award (October 2024): Recognized for demonstrating exceptional commitment, quickly resolving high-priority defects, and contributing valuable improvements to the product.
• Spot Award (March 2025): Honoured for driving high-quality deliverables, ensuring seamless testing cycles, and playing a key role in meeting project deadlines with excellence.

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) - Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology, 2023
• Intermediate (12th Grade) – Sri Chaitanya Junior College
• High School (10th Grade) – Akshara International School

• Name: Susmitha Rowthula
• Father’s Name: Naga Bhaskar
• Date of Birth: 11 th August 2001
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Single
• Languages Known: English, Telugu , Hindi , Kannada

• I hereby certify that the details furnished in this resume are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.