Jahnavi Lakshmi Vardhineedi
Chesterfield
Summary
Results-driven QA Automation Engineer with over 4 years of experience in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance in the financial sector. Adept at designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test plans for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing. Strong expertise in Selenium with Java, Agile methodologies, and test management tools like JIRA. Passionate about ensuring seamless user experiences through rigorous software validation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
Toronto
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Designed and executed functional and automation test strategies for the banking domain.
- Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, improving test efficiency by 40%.
- Led the creation of test cases based on functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
- Executed manual and automated test cases for web and mobile applications, ensuring 100% test coverage.
- Conducted API testing using Postman and REST Assured to validate backend services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to refine user stories and define acceptance criteria.
- Utilized JIRA for defect tracking and test case management, improving defect resolution time by 30%.
- Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enabling automated test execution in the build process.
QA Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
Toronto
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Performed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing for financial applications.
- Developed SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
- Executed test cases in JIRA, and documented defects, reducing production issues by 25%.
- Assisted in test planning, estimations, and requirement analysis for Agile teams.
Java Full Stack Developer
Capgemini
Bangalore
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and maintained web applications using AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
- Integrated APIs and web services using AJAX and Angular.
- Built and optimized database solutions using PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and indexing.
- Developed RESTful APIs and tested them using SOAP UI and Postman.
- Collaborated with QA teams to write test scripts and debug application defects.
Education
Master of Arts - Information Technology And Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO03-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Vishnu Institute of Technology
Bhimavaram05-2019
Skills
- Programming Languages: C, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL
- Frameworks: Spring Boot, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Cucumber, BDD, TestNG, JUnit
- Software Testing: Manual Testing, API Testing, Automation Testing
- Automation Tools: TOSCA, Testsuite, ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium, Cypress
- Test and Defect Management: Jira, HP-ALM, QTest
- Database: SAP, MS SQL Server, DB Visualizer
- Operating Systems: Windows
- Other tools: GitHub, SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Accomplishments
- RISING STAR Award for outstanding performance in H1 2021.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
- Received the INNOVATION Award for implementing new automation strategies in H1 2022.
Certification
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
- Oracle Certified Associate SE 8 Programmer (2019)
- Oracle SQL Database Proficiency – LearnQuest
- Automation Specialist Level 1 & Level 2 – Tricentis Tosca
Timeline
Senior QA Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
06.2020 - 07.2023
QA Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
02.2020 - 07.2023
Java Full Stack Developer
Capgemini
06.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Information Technology And Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Vishnu Institute of Technology
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