Vijayashree Suriyanarayanan

I am a motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in test automation, API testing, and quality engineering. I am passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and implementing efficient testing strategies that improve product quality and accelerate software delivery. My experience includes working with modern automation tools and integrating testing processes within Agile and CI/CD environments.

One of my key achievements was designing and implementing a test automation framework from scratch, which significantly improved the testing lifecycle. The framework increased the testing team’s efficiency by 70%, improved test accuracy by 60%, and reduced test maintenance costs by 55%. By focusing on modular design, reusable components, and best automation practices, I helped create a maintainable and scalable automation solution that supports long-term project needs.

I have hands-on experience with UI automation using Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber BDD, and Playwright, developing stable and reliable automation scripts for web applications. I am skilled in writing optimized XPath locators and handling dynamic web elements, ensuring consistent automation even for complex and frequently changing user interfaces. To enhance test coverage, I implemented Data-Driven Testing (DDT) using external data sources such as Excel, CSV, and JSON files, enabling dynamic execution of test cases with multiple datasets.

I have also executed parallel and cross-browser testing to ensure application compatibility across multiple browsers while significantly reducing overall test execution time. My experience includes using Maven for build automation and integrating automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, allowing continuous testing as part of the build and deployment process.

In addition to UI testing, I have strong experience in API testing using Postman and Rest Assured. I perform request validation, response verification, and API automation to ensure backend functionality and reliability. These automated API tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and early defect detection.

To improve test result visibility and analysis, I generate comprehensive automation reports using Allure Reports, Extent Reports, and Cucumber Reports, helping teams quickly identify failures and track execution results. I am also proficient in Git and GitHub for source code management, enabling efficient collaboration and version control.

I actively work within Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews while managing tasks and defects using JIRA. I enjoy collaborating with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

I am always eager to learn new technologies, improve automation strategies, and contribute to building reliable, scalable, and high-performing software systems. Currently, I am actively seeking SDET or QA Automation Engineer opportunities where I can apply my automation expertise and continue growing as a quality engineering professional. 🚀