YOGESH SAI KUMAR DONDAPATI
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Senior Lead Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing scalable automation frameworks for mobile, web, and backend systems. Expertise in Appium, Selenium, WebDriverIO, Playwright, Java, and Kotlin, along with hands-on experience in GenAI-assisted engineering. Developed AI-powered automation frameworks and maintainable platforms that enhance software quality and accelerate delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Virtusa
Hyderabad
11.2025 - Current
- Architected and implemented an AI-powered test automation framework using Playwright and Gemini.
- Developed and deployed an AI-based Evaluation Agent for content evaluation using Gemini and Cloud Run, enabling automated validation of generated content.
- Designed and developed scalable UI and backend automation frameworks, enhancing testing efficiency for enterprise applications.
- Designed and implemented dashboards for automation agent health monitoring and execution insights.
- Leveraged Vertex AI, BigQuery and Cloud Run to build cloud-native automation workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to establish reusable automation standards, resulting in improved delivery quality.
- Project: Google Value Creation
SDET
Align Technologies
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Built mobile automation frameworks using Kotlin & Appium, integrated CI pipelines and automated GTM event validation.
- Integrated test automation within CI/CD pipeline to streamline deployment processes.
- Employed Browserstack and Lambdatest for comprehensive test execution, ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and ensure reliability.
- Executed test cases and reported defects throughout testing lifecycle to maintain high standards.
Senior Technical Member
ADP
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Automated Android,iOS and Web applications using Appium, Selenium and WebDriverIO while developing reusable framework components.
- Mentored junior developers on coding best practices and project methodologies, fostering their professional growth.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
- Led training sessions to enhance staff knowledge of emerging technologies and tools, improving overall team competency.
- Identified and proposed improvements for existing systems and processes, contributing to enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Performed code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
SDET / Senior Automation Engineer
Qapitol QA
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Automated build verification tests using Jenkins CI tool to validate successful deployments.
- Delivered mobile automation for consumer applications utilizing WireMock for enhanced testing accuracy.
- Integrated continuous testing processes within Agile development cycles, improving release quality.
- Analyzed product requirements to develop a comprehensive system test plan.
- Reported software defects and tracked issues using established bug tracking systems.
- Created detailed bug reports and tracked them through the development process until resolution.
- Investigated user-reported issues in production environment through log file analysis to identify root causes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to software QA tools and technologies.
Software Engineer
Mphasis
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions addressing user needs.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.
- Developed keyword-driven automation using UFT, HP Mobile Center and Appium.
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans to identify and resolve software vulnerabilities and bugs.
- Employed integrated development environments (IDEs).
- Managed source code across multiple projects using version control tools to ensure consistency and collaboration.
- Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, changes, challenges.
Education
B.E/B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
K L University
Vaddeswaram05-2016
Skills
- Playwright
- Appium
- Selenium
- WebDriverIO
- Kotlin
- Java
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Google Cloud Platform
- Vertex AI
- BigQuery
- Cloud Run
- Gemini
- Jenkins
- Bamboo
- Git
- Bitbucket
- Test automation
- Quality assurance
- API
- Backend
- GraphQL
- Mobile
- Web
- WireMock
- BDD
- System debugging
- Teamwork
Core Skills
Appium, Selenium, Playwright, WebDriverIO, UFT, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, VBScript, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Gemini, Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, Bitbucket, Mobile, Web, API, Backend, GraphQL, WireMock, BDD
Timeline
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Virtusa
11.2025 - Current
SDET
Align Technologies
03.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Technical Member
ADP
02.2021 - 03.2024
SDET / Senior Automation Engineer
Qapitol QA
12.2019 - 02.2021
Software Engineer
Mphasis
04.2017 - 12.2019
B.E/B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
K L University