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Nikhitha Toleti - Lead QA / Automation Engineer

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Location: San Diego, California, USA

Relocation: open for Relocation anyhere in USA

Visa: GC

SUMMARY: With over 9 years as a Senior QA Automation Engineer, I specialize in development and API testing. I am skilled in creating automation frameworks with Selenium WebDriver, Java, Robot Framework, and Appium. My expertise includes SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum. I design and execute test plans and cases for various testing types and use tools like Selenium, Appium, UFT, SOAP UI, SOA Test, Leapwork, and ACCELQ. I have experience with JUnit, TestNG, NUnit, and Robot Framework test suites, and I perform web services testing with Postman, SOAP UI, and Rest Assured. I am proficient in SQL for complex database queries, and familiar with build tools like TestNG, Jenkins, Ant, Maven, and defect tracking tools like ALM and Jira. Additionally, I validate email and marketing automation workflows using Salesforce Marketing Cloud. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Languages: JAVA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, C#, VBScript, Python, SQL, Groovy Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, QTP (QuickTest Professional), UFT (Unified Functional Testing) Web Service Tools: Apache JMeter, Postman, Soap UI, Rest Assured, Parasoft SOA Test Frameworks: Data Driven Framework, Keyword Driven Framework, Page Object Model (POM), Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and SpecFlow, TestNG, JUnit, NUnit Defect Tracking Tools: Jira, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) Project Management Tools: MS Team Foundation Service (TFS), Jenkins, Git, Maven, Ant, Bamboo, Visual Studio and Kubernetes Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Server, Aurora, Oracle, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Voice AI Tools: Murf AI, ElevenLab Other Skills: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, Agile and Scrum methodologies, continuous integration, and version control. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Raymond James Bank - Petersburg, FL Lead QA Automation Engineer May 2023 Present Lead all stages of the testing life cycle and SDLC using Agile and Scrum methodologies; champion Test-Driven Development (TDD). Led Tosca test automation strategy, mentoring QA team and reducing post-release defects by 30%. Develop and optimize Text-to-Speech (TTS) modules and oversee manual testing (smoke, sanity, regression). Design and implement advanced automated test cases with Tosca, Selenium WebDriver, Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Cucumber, and Robot Framework; drive data-driven and cross-browser testing strategies. Create and manage comprehensive test plans and cases in TFS; validate data integrity with MySQL 8, Aurora, Oracle, and Azure SQL Server. Leverage Hadoop, Hive, and Pyspark for big data analytics; engineer robust ETL processes for efficient data integration. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS services (SQS, S3, SNS, Step Functions), TeamCity, and Azure DevOps; implement serverless testing solutions with AWS Lambda. Architect and manage Docker containers for reliable test environments; orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes and optimize performance testing and indexing with Elastic Search. Oversee development of web applications with PHP; enforce version control with GIT; utilize Jenkins for seamless continuous integration. Validated HTTP/SIP headers and payloads to ensure correct data transmission and protocol adherence. Execute performance testing with JMeter; validate REST APIs and services using Postman, JavaScript, Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Robot Framework. Direct testing and validation of Teller and POS systems, PLC, and Aloha Software products; produce marketing materials using tools like Seismic. Lead defect management with JIRA; design and execute complex test scenarios including UAT and RXClaim. Drive the development of high-performance applications using C/C++; utilize PL/SQL for sophisticated query processing. Implement visual test automation with Leapwork and end-to-end testing with Cypress; spearhead RPA solutions with UiPath and Voice AI tools like Murf AI and ElevenLab. Advocate for Agile practices; continuously refine test plans based on evolving requirements; actively lead Sprint meetings and collaboration efforts. Best Buy - San Francisco, CA QA Automation Engineer Feb 2022 - April 2023 Developed comprehensive UI and API automation testing strategies using Java 11, OpenJDK 17, JavaScript, Cucumber, SoapUI, Robot Framework, Appium, Selenium 4, Playwright, and Protractor. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align testing with project requirements and quality goals. Designed and maintained UI automation frameworks and API automation scripts using Selenium, Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Robot Framework. Applied big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Pyspark) for data-driven testing; engineered ETL processes for data management. Integrated TTS technology and conducted performance testing of voice AI tools for quality assurance. Performed SIP protocol testing to verify call setup, teardown, and error handling processes Developed automated test scripts for Aloha POS systems; utilized Splunk for real-time log analysis and configured PLC systems for automation. Utilized PL/SQL for advanced query development and TestRail for test management; managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Leveraged AWS S3 for test data storage and Docker containers for consistent test environments; executed manual regression testing and documented results. Integrated PHP with MySQL for dynamic applications; used ACCELQ for test coverage and GIT for version control. Developed performance testing scripts with JMeter; generated detailed reports using Tosca. Created marketing materials with Seismic; collaborated on defect identification and resolution using JIRA. Participated in Agile development (sprints, stand-ups, reviews); enhanced test automation with Cypress and streamlined deployments with Azure DevOps. Included UAT and RXClaim system validations; implemented real-time systems and embedded software in C/C++. Contributed to transitioning to a new PIM system, ensuring integration and comprehensive testing. Collins Aerospace - Atlanta, GA QA Engineer July 2020 Jan 2022 Reviewed business documents and conducted manual testing to ensure product alignment with user requirements. Used ADO for data manipulation and integration, supporting data-driven testing. Ensured compliance with standards for Aloha POS systems and applied C++ programming for modular code. Performed data analysis for early issue detection and collaborated with BA and dev teams for test planning. Validated integration of Murf AI and ElevenLab and integrated Tosca with CI/CD pipelines. Developed custom PLC logic, managed marketing documentation, and enhanced testing with Cypress, Appium, Cucumber, and JIRA. Implemented RESTful APIs in PHP and developed API automation tests using Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Cucumber. Wrote test scripts in Java 11, Python, and JavaScript; performed performance testing with JMeter. Created Splunk dashboards, used Leapwork for visual test automation, and managed Docker containers. Tracked defects with VersionOne, QTest, and JIRA, and utilized AWS services for test automation and artifact management. Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, performed UAT Testing, and validated marketing automation with Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Implemented multi-language TTS solutions and developed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GIT. Reve Core - Franklin, TN QA Automation Engineer Jan 2019 - June 2020 Led creation of test plans, managed team tasks, and conducted meetings for effective communication. Enhanced test automation with Cypress and optimized CI/CD using Azure DevOps. Applied Agile Methodology throughout SDLC phases and collaborated with team members in Daily Stand-Up Meetings. Integrated Java 11 and OpenJDK 17 for robust automation and developed API test automation using Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Cucumber. Designed BDD-based frameworks with Cucumber and Java, and engineered UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver. Conducted cross-browser testing and validated Spring Boot-based Microservices. Used AS400 for transaction processing and MySQL 8 for back-end validation. Maintained PLC systems and validated RXClaim functionalities. Designed and developed robust automated test cases using Tosca for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing, ensuring high coverage and reliability. Managed Docker containers and implemented CI/CD pipelines with TeamCity and AWS services. Leveraged AWS CloudWatch and Elastic Search for monitoring and performance analysis. Developed serverless solutions with AWS Lambda and applied various test techniques (e.g., Smoke, Functional, Regression). Tracked defects and managed test cases using Jira, and coordinated Plan Management and enrollment-related tests with MCOs and insurance carriers. Kaseya - Scottsdale, AZ Quality Automation Engineer April 2017 - Jan 2019 Participated in Agile/Scrum processes, including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for effective team collaboration. Automated defect reporting and tracking within Tosca, ensuring comprehensive logging and swift resolution of identified issues during testing cycles. Leveraged Salesforce Marketing Cloud for data-driven customer journey testing and implemented ACCELQ to streamline test automation. Analyzed requirements with the QA team and developed comprehensive test plans. Developed and maintained a Test Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Page Object Model, and created BDD scenarios with Cucumber and SoapUI. Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines with Git, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps, and used Docker for consistent test environments. Configured Splunk alerts for critical issue notifications, monitored tests with AWS CloudWatch, and managed artifacts with AWS S3. Developed cross-browser test cases and backend validation using SQL and MySQL 8, and utilized AWS services for workflow management. Developed automated test cases for HTTP protocol validation, ensuring accurate request-response cycles. Improved automation practices with Cypress and implemented CI/CD workflows with TeamCity, while leveraging Elastic Search and AWS Lambda for scalable solutions. Actively contributed to Sprint meetings and performed regression testing to ensure application stability. Cadence Bank - Austin, TX QA Analyst/Tester Sept 2015 March 2017 Enhanced test automation using Cypress for UI testing and optimized CI/CD workflows with Azure DevOps. Conducted manual testing for Teller and POS systems, ensuring integration and functionality. Collaborated with project stakeholders to drive deliverables and document requirements. Managed test data, executed tests, and tracked defects using JIRA. Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with AWS, Jenkins, and Chef. Developed automation scripts with Java 11, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber for comprehensive testing. Maintained test plans, procedures, and Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTMs). Integrated AWS services (S3, Lambda, SQS) and Docker containers for test environments. Developed backend test scripts and schemas with Python, and participated in Agile practices. Executed cross-browser testing using Tosca to ensure consistent user experience and functionality across different browsers and platforms. EDUCATION: Bachelor in computer science, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, India (2011 2015) Masters in Computer Science and Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, TX (2015-2016) Keywords: cprogramm cplusplus csharp continuous integration continuous deployment quality analyst business analyst artificial intelligence user interface access management sthree trade national microsoft procedural language Arizona California Florida Georgia Tennessee Texas