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Yatheesh  S

Yatheesh S

Summary

Senior QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in UI and API test automation. Expertise in Playwright, Python, Pytest, Postman API Testing, BDD frameworks, test framework development, CI/CD integration, and Agile methodologies. Experienced in designing scalable automation solutions, implementing Page Object Model (POM), performing regression testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Analyst

Shadowfax Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current

Shadowfax is India's fastest-growing end-to-end, fully integrated logistics provider, with a robust distribution network covering over 2,500 cities and 18,000+ PIN codes.

Shadowfax E-commerce Portal: Developed and maintained UI automation test scripts using Playwright with Python and Pytest, automating critical e-commerce workflows such as order creation, shipment tracking, and delivery management. Designed and executed automated regression suites, improving test coverage and reducing manual testing effort. Collaborated with developers and product teams to identify, report, and resolve defects, ensuring high-quality releases.

Test Automation Framework: Contributed to the enhancement and maintenance of the Playwright automation framework using Page Object Model (POM), reusable utilities, fixtures, and data-driven testing approaches. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.

Shadowfax Rider App: Performed functional, regression, and exploratory testing of rider application features. Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide meaningful feedback. Identified, documented, and tracked defects through resolution while collaborating closely with developers and product managers.

Shadowfax Tracker Portal: Conducted comprehensive testing of shipment tracking and location update functionalities, ensuring accurate address updates and remark synchronization across systems.

Defect Management and Agile Practices: Managed and tracked defects using Jira, participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and release activities, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies, testing standards, and QA best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with development, product, and business teams to recommend product enhancements, analyze test results, identify process improvements, and ensure successful product delivery.

Test Engineer

CalibreCode Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 12.2023

Nature Made : Contributed to quality assurance activities for Nature Made®, a leading nutritional supplements brand, ensuring the reliability and quality of web-based applications supporting healthcare and wellness products.

Web Automation Testing: Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium with Python, covering critical business workflows and validating application functionality across multiple releases.

Functional and Regression Testing: Designed, executed, and maintained functional and regression test suites to ensure new features met business requirements and existing functionality remained stable after enhancements.

Test Case Design and Execution: Analyzed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases for in-sprint and regression testing activities.

Defect Management: Identified, documented, prioritized, and tracked software defects using defect management tools, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

Release Validation: Performed end-to-end testing, smoke testing, and regression testing before production deployments to ensure application stability and product quality.

Post-Production Support: Validated post-production enhancements, bug fixes, and system updates, ensuring successful implementation without impacting existing functionality.

Test Reporting and Analysis: Evaluated test execution results, analyzed defects, prepared test reports, and provided quality metrics to support release decisions and continuous process improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
01-2020

Skills

Automation Testing

  • Playwright
  • UI Automation
  • API Automation
  • Unit Test

Programming

  • Python
  • Javascript(basic knowledge)

Testing Frameworks

  • Pytest
  • BDD

API Testing

  • Postman

CI/CD

  • GitHub
  • Pull Requests
  • Code Reviews
  • Jenkins

Manual Testing

  • Test Design & Execution
  • SDLC & STLC
  • Defect Management
  • Database Testing

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cricket
  • Chess
  • Badminton

Timeline

Quality Analyst

Shadowfax Technologies
01.2024 - Current

Test Engineer

CalibreCode Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering -

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Yatheesh S