YUG ARORA
Senior QA Engineer
Noida
Summary
Senior Software QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in API Automation, Backend Validation, Performance Testing, and test automation framework development. Skilled in Java, REST Assured, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Apache JMeter, Linux, SQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and GraphQL. Experienced in testing enterprise microservices APIs and search platforms, supporting CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting production issues using Kibana, Grafana, and New Relic, and leveraging AI tools like Claude Code and ChatGPT to enhance automation and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA Engineer
Times Internet Ltd.
Noida, India
04.2019 - Current
- Independently led end-to-end QA delivery for multiple high-impact products, including Graph APIs, Elasticsearch (B2B and B2C), Internal Analytics Tool, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and SSO, driving manual, API automation, and performance testing across the complete software development lifecycle.
- Architected and maintained a scalable API automation framework using Java, REST Assured, and TestNG, automating over 450 REST APIs across internal CMS, microservices, and Elasticsearch services, significantly reducing manual regression effort.
- Reduced API testing cycle time by 35% through automated data validation, schema validation, reusable test components, and CI/CD-integrated test execution, improving release quality and test coverage.
- Integrated AI-assisted development tools (Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex) into daily QA workflows to accelerate debugging, automate API test development, enhance framework maintenance, and improve productivity across manual, automation, and regression testing.
- Developed a Selenium WebDriver UI automation framework for the internal CMS application, and automated functional validation for the internal analytics tool using Java and TestNG, enhancing regression efficiency and test coverage.
- Led end-to-end QA delivery for high-impact products, including Graph APIs, Elasticsearch (B2B and B2C), Internal Analytics Tool, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and SSO, overseeing manual, API automation, and performance testing throughout software development lifecycle.
- Validated database performance for Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Cassandra through load and concurrency tests during version upgrades, analyzing throughput, latency, and system stability to confirm production readiness.
- Evaluated new testing tools, like Playwright, and recommended solutions that aligned with company objectives and budget constraints for improved testing processes.
Game Tester
Creatiosoft Solutions
Noida
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Executed functional, regression, and usability testing for Poker and Teen Patti applications across Android, iOS, and Web to enhance user satisfaction.
- Conducted rigorous testing on gaming applications, identifying bugs to improve overall performance and gameplay experience.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans assessing game functionality and user experience to ensure high-quality releases.
Associate QA Engineer
Imentor Knowledge Services
Noida
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Executed functional, regression, sanity, and smoke testing for Windows WPF and UWP applications, enhancing application quality and stability.
- Designed, reviewed, and executed detailed manual test cases aligned with business requirements and functional specifications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects using JIRA to enhance product reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and improve release processes.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
YMCA University of Science And Technology
Faridabad, India06-2017
Skills
API Testing
API Automation
Selenium UI Automation
Java
TestNG
Postman
Accomplishments
Recognized as Best Employee and received 7 performance awards at Times Internet for outstanding contributions, technical excellence, and consistent delivery across QA automation and performance testing initiatives.
Timeline
Senior QA Engineer
Times Internet Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
Game Tester
Creatiosoft Solutions
02.2018 - 04.2018
Associate QA Engineer
Imentor Knowledge Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
B.Tech - Information Technology
YMCA University of Science And Technology