Viyagula Laxhan

Experienced Software Test Engineer with 2.7 years of hands-on expertise in Automation Testing using Cypress and JavaScript. Adept at designing and implementing robust test frameworks such as BDD (Cucumber), Page Object Model (POM), and Data-Driven Testing. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software through effective automation, functional, and API testing. Proficient in creating reusable test scripts, integrating CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and version control using Git.

Skilled in validating APIs with Postman, performing SQL/MySQL database testing, and managing defect lifecycle using JIRA. A strong team player with experience across various domains including Healthcare, Telecommunications, and e-Commerce, consistently contributing to Agile-Scrum environments to ensure quality and efficiency in the software delivery process.

• Designed, developed, and implemented robust Cypress automation frameworks using JavaScript to automate functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Created custom reusable commands in Cypress to reduce code redundancy and improve test script efficiency.
• Leveraged advanced Cypress features like fixtures, network stubbing (cy.intercept), and test retries for optimizing script reliability and performance.
• Built frameworks like BDD (Cucumber), Page Object Model (POM), and Data-Driven Testing to validate multiple scenarios with dynamic data inputs.
• Analyzed project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.
• Defined a robust automation test plan, including scope, tools, environments, and test data strategies, to meet project goals efficiently.
• Executed automated test cases using Cypress to validate application functionalities, user interface elements, and cross-browser compatibility across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
• Conducted parallel execution of tests using Cypress Dashboard to optimize test run time and
accelerate feedback cycles.
• Captured test execution logs, recorded screenshots/videos of failures, and performed detailed analysis to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
• Generated detailed test execution reports using tools like Mochawesome and shared insights with stakeholders to ensure transparency.
• Performed end-to-end API testing using tools like Postman and automated API validations with Cypress to ensure back-end integrity and performance.
• Developed API automation scripts for faster, reliable validation of REST APIs and monitored response accuracy.
• Integrated Cypress automation test suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing in build and deployment processes.
• Configured automated test triggers in pipelines to ensure test execution during every code commit, build, or release.
• Monitored test execution results in CI tools and collaborated with DevOps teams to resolve pipeline failures effectively.
• Identified and reported software defects during automation runs and logged them in JIRA with detailed steps to reproduce, priority levels, and screenshots/videos.
• Worked closely with developers to analyze root causes of defects and verified bug fixes through regression testing.
• Conducted database testing using SQL/MySQL to validate backend data integrity, data retrieval accuracy, and database operations.
• Wrote complex queries to verify database updates, transactions, and stored procedures aligned with test cases.
• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives to stay aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, manual testers, product owners, and business analysts, to resolve testing challenges and ensure product quality.
• Ensured test execution across multiple browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) and devices to validate compatibility and responsiveness.
• Performed viewport testing to verify UI elements and functionalities across mobile, tablet, and desktop resolutions.
• Used Git for version control, ensuring test scripts were well-organized and properly maintained in repositories.
• Performed code reviews and optimized scripts to eliminate flaky tests, improve execution speed, and ensure consistent test results.
• Stayed updated with the latest Cypress features, JavaScript advancements, and testing best practices to improve automation capabilities.
• Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored junior team members to promote Cypress test automation.
• Researched and integrated new tools and plugins to enhance the efficiency of automation testing workflows.
• Documented test plans, test scripts, execution results, and defect reports to provide clear insights into test progress and coverage.
• Generated dashboards and reports to share test metrics, including pass/fail rates, execution trends and defect statistics with stakeholders.
• Prepared traceability matrices to ensure complete coverage of requirements.

• Cypress Testing Certification
• JavaScript for Automation

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Place : Chennai

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