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Vijay Durairaj

Chennai,MO

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in automation and the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC). Proven track record in leading teams to develop scalable automation frameworks that ensure comprehensive test coverage and expedite release cycles. Expertise includes designing and implementing standardized testing frameworks using Selenium (Java) and REST Assured, along with robust mobile test automation utilizing Appium to enhance cross-platform validation. Recognized for fostering a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and innovative automation strategies that significantly reduce manual testing efforts while optimizing overall efficiency.

Professional with strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Adept at leading teams, ensuring smooth collaboration, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in test planning, automation, and defect management. Valued for clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and delivering consistent results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Lead

Wipro Limited
01.2020 - Current
  • Leading the development and execution of test plans and test cases for various software applications.
  • Leading the Quality Assurance team with respect to Manual and Automation testing.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, achieving a significant reduction in post-release defects and ensuring high software quality.
  • Developed and enhanced the Selenium automation framework by creating Base and Page Object classes using Java.
  • Authored and executed automated test cases and smoke tests with Java, Selenium and TestNG, integrating workflows with CI/CD pipeline tool like Jenkins.
  • Provided team support to ensure seamless test execution within sprint timelines.
  • Created all test scenarios with Cucumber syntax, implementing step definitions in Java.
  • Collaborated closely with product owners and developers to automate test cases based on JIRA acceptance criteria.
  • Created a reusable component to handle the failure during automation scripts execution.
  • Validated API responses, status codes, headers, and payloads against expected results.
  • Implemented and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins and Maven.
  • Working on developing dynamic test scripts using AI-based element recognition, improving reliability across frequent UI updates
  • Co-ordinate with project team and external business users for gathering the new business requirements.
  • Oversaw entire application functionality from requirements gathering, development, automation scripts, to code review.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results and facilitated product demos for clients.
  • Implemented testing solutions using tools like Selenium, Appium, Postman, SoapUI and BDD Cucumber for enhanced coverage.
  • Implemented Cypress to automate the Ui Application.
  • Identified, documented, and tracked defects using tools like RALLY.
  • Led testing efforts for complex applications, ensuring quality and compliance with project requirements.
  • Mentored junior testers, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
  • Streamlined test processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced cycle times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects and drive resolution strategies.

Senior Software Engineer in Test I

Photon Interactive Solutions Private Limited
07.2016 - 01.2020

Analyzed sprint testing requirements and developed detailed test plans and test cases.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to refine requirements and implemented automated regression testing using REST Assured, Selenium, Java, and TestNG.
  • Prepared comprehensive daily reports, including test execution status and defect logs, to ensure clear and consistent progress tracking.
  • Worked with fitness tracking devices such as Fitbit, Garmin fitness bands, Samsung Galaxy Fit and kiosks, validating the accuracy of activity and health data.
  • Created and tested new competitions and wellness challenges within a healthcare application, ensuring correct data synchronization and tracking from fitness devices.
  • Integrated with various mobile devices and verified application responses across different platforms.
  • Configured automated tests to execute reliably and efficiently in CI/CD environments.
  • Experience in managing black box and white box testing.
  • Analyze the Requirements and closely work with the Business Team to get the clarifications addressed.
  • Collaborating with different teams to get clarifications on the requirements and eliminating any ambiguities.
  • Executed mobile tests on Android and iOS platforms using Sauce Labs, ensuring broad coverage.
  • Designed automation scripts using Java with Selenium and Appium for cross-device testing.
  • Set up and maintained local mobile environments for test validation and quick issue reproduction.
  • Participated in defect triage sessions and resolved automation bugs as part of continuous process improvement.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.

QA Engineer

ExpertUs Private Limited
01.2016 - 07.2016

Executed Automated and Manual script for testing Website and Mobile Application.

  • Performed E2E testing, Integration testing, UAT testing and Regression testing
  • Collaborating with developers, product owners and stakeholders in Agile/Scrum environments to ensure timely and quality release.
  • Performed Data validation and backend testing using SQL queries to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Developed extensive regression suites for daily regression.
  • Enhancement of framework was part of the duty.
  • Implemented page object model for better framework performance.
  • Detected issues in various mobile applications including Android, iOS and web-based environments.
  • Reduced product defect rates by creating robust test cases and meticulously executing them.
  • Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing of applications.

QA Engineer

Crown Solutions Private Limited
04.2014 - 10.2015
  • I worked as an automation engineer, scripting automation test cases using Java, selenium.
  • Involved in preparing Test Plan and Test Cases based on business requirements.
  • Automation of all the manual test case was done using Java and Selenium.
  • Worked closely on projects to write test case scenarios.
  • Involved in System, Functional, Regression and Sanity testing.
  • Experienced in testing mobile applications for Android & IOS.
  • Provided detailed QA reports to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Streamlined defect tracking process, significantly reducing time to resolution.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - computer science and Engineering

Anna University
Sri Sairam Engineering Colloge
01.2012

Diploma - computer science and Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
Sri Sairam Polytechnic Colloge
01.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in Windows 11 and Mac OS
  • Skilled in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript development
  • Proficient in automation tools: Selenium, Appium, Cypress
  • Experienced in testing on HeadSpin and comparable platforms
  • Maven project management
  • Proficient in using Jira, Rally, and Confluence for defect management
  • Proficient in version control using GIT and Bitbucket
  • Experience with Agile project management
  • Automated regression testing
  • End-to-end integration assessment
  • Automated testing expertise
  • Mobile application testing
  • Proficient in Scrum methodology

Certification

IS

  • Certified ISTQB Foundational V4, UDMEY

Languages

English
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working

Timeline

Test Lead

Wipro Limited
01.2020 - Current

Senior Software Engineer in Test I

Photon Interactive Solutions Private Limited
07.2016 - 01.2020

QA Engineer

ExpertUs Private Limited
01.2016 - 07.2016

QA Engineer

Crown Solutions Private Limited
04.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - computer science and Engineering

Anna University

Diploma - computer science and Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
Vijay Durairaj