Automation Test Engineer/ SDET - AOI (Department of State – Secret Clearance)
Experience
September 27, 2022 – Present
- Implemented Selenium WebDriver for automated regression testing and web application QA, leveraging advanced locator strategies and wait mechanisms.
- Applied STLC and SDLC methodologies, including Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall, to optimize testing processes.
- Utilized Scrum framework for iterative development, participating in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Technical Skills
- Leveraged Java features, Selenium WebDriver API, and TestNG annotations for robust test automation frameworks.
- Implemented Page Object Model (POM) design pattern with Page Factory for maintainable scripts.
- Read and debug code to identify and resolve issues in automated test scripts.
Project Management
- Managed test automation projects using Agile methodologies and JIRA for tracking.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated testing processes.
- Led team training sessions on automation best practices.
Quality Assurance
- Developed comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
- Performed thorough regression testing and smoke testing.
- Created detailed bug reports and tracked resolution.
- Maintained test documentation and testing metrics.
Test Automation Tools
- Utilized Jenkins for continuous integration and automated test execution.
- Implemented version control using Git and GitHub for test code management.
- Integrated test reporting tools like Extent Reports and Allure.
- Used Docker containers for consistent test environments.
API Testing
- Performed REST API testing using RestAssured and Postman.
- Created automated API test suites for regression testing.
- Validated JSON/XML responses and schema validation.
- Implemented authentication and authorization testing.