Hi, I’m
Soniya Panwar
Test Automation Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Senior Test Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in automation and manual testing across the credit card domain, mainframe systems, and open-source technologies. Delivered over 1500 test cases and built regression suites that increased coverage by 35% and reduced manual efforts by 40% using Robot Framework with Python. Proven success in testing card lifecycle, POS, and B2B/B2C applications. Known for strong collaboration, adaptability, and ownership in high-pressure environments, with expertise in test scripting, automation strategy, and defect tracking using JIRA to drive quality delivery under tight deadlines.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
TSYS (Total System Services)
SDET ANALYST II
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Automated and validated card lifecycle functionalities using the Robot Framework, enhancing overall test coverage by 35%.
- Designed and executed over 150 functional and regression test cases, with complete requirement traceability.
- Performed manual and automation testing on mainframe-based card management systems, reducing UAT defects by 25%.
- Developed and maintained regression suites for card screens, cutting retesting time by 30%.
- Logged and tracked over 100 defects in JIRA, improving defect closure efficiency by 20%.
- Contributed to credit card modernization initiatives, and collaborated with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
- Guided junior testers by sharing best practices in automation scripting and test planning.
NEC Technologies
Senior Member Technical Staff (QA Engineer)
07.2016 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Automated deployment and configuration activities using Ansible, reducing environment setup time by 40%.
- Developed regression suites for Zabbix and Ansible using Robot Framework and Python, and automated Bacula validation through shell scripting.
- Designed and executed detailed test plans, ensuring complete requirement coverage across modules.
- Created and managed over 200 test cases in JIRA, with structured defect logging and tracking.
- Performed functional, integration, and regression testing for POS, B2B, and B2C applications.
- Created training materials and knowledge documents to enhance team understanding of tools and test processes.
- Led initiatives to integrate new technologies and automation practices, improving product quality and client satisfaction.
Webentic Services
Software Test Engineer
07.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Analyzed functional and technical requirement documents to define accurate test coverage, and identify key test scenarios.
- Designed and executed over 150 manual and automated test cases for static and dynamic web applications, improving overall test coverage.
- Developed and optimized automation scripts for API testing using Robot Framework, reducing manual test effort.
- Coordinated with the Test Lead to plan test environments and resource allocation, resulting in a 10% faster test cycle completion.
- Performed functional, regression, and UI testing, ensuring 95% defect-free deliveries before client UAT.
- Logged and tracked over 50 defects in JIRA with accurate severity and priority classification, improving resolution time.
- Prepared daily status reports and defect metrics, enhancing stakeholder visibility and decision-making efficiency.
Education
Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)
B.Tech/B.E. from Computer Science
07-2015
Skills
Python
Robot Framework
Automation testing
Manual testing
Functional Testing
Test automation frameworks
Test case development
Defect tracking
Bug reporting
Certification
- ISTQB Certified
Accomplishments
- Spot Award – Recognized for exceptional performance and quality delivery.
- Bravo++ Award – Honored for outstanding contributions and project success.
- Peer Appreciations – Acknowledged for teamwork and support in achieving team goals.
Websites
Timeline
SDET ANALYST II
TSYS (Total System Services)
08.2020 - Current
Senior Member Technical Staff (QA Engineer)
NEC Technologies
07.2016 - 08.2020
Software Test Engineer
Webentic Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)
B.Tech/B.E. from Computer Science