JAY RATHOD

[email protected] • +917600682088 • Ahmedabad, Gujarat

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior QA & Automation Engineer with over 4 years of expertise in manual and automated testing, specializing in scalable Playwright frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integration. Successfully reduced defect rates by 30% and accelerated release cycles by 25% through robust test automation and performance testing strategies for complex web and mobile applications. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving QA strategy, and collaborating with clients to ensure alignment on requirements and deliverables. Committed to enhancing product quality and operational efficiency through innovative testing solutions and proactive communication.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Automation Engineer
12/2024 - Present
Citrusbug
• Designed and implemented a robust Playwright automation framework utilizing Page Object Model and environment-based configurations, reducing test maintenance time by 30%
• Integrated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to automate daily test executions, generating detailed HTML/JSON reports that improved defect detection speed.
• Developed automated email and Discord notification systems for test summary reporting, enhancing team communication and accelerating issue resolution
• Basic Performed performance and load testing using Locust.
• Managed and mentored a team of QA engineers, overseeing task assignments, test case reviews, and daily progress monitoring, resulting in a increase in team productivity
• Spearheaded hiring, technical interviews, onboarding, and hands-on training for new QA members.
• Participate in all initial client kickoff calls as QA Lead, clarifying requirements and defining test strategy.
• Work closely with project managers and development teams to ensure smooth delivery and timely defect resolution.
Software QA Engineer
04/2023 - Present
Tatvasoft
• Testing efforts for a significant web application project, focusing on developing and maintaining robust, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Created a suite of automated tests with Cypress, cutting regression testing time from 8 hours to 2 hours per cycle and enhancing overall software reliability by 40%.
• Worked closely with diverse teams, including developers, product owners, and stakeholders, to understand needs and share clear updates on testing progress.
• Managed test cases efficiently with TestRail to ensure thorough coverage and precise execution for maintaining top software quality.
QA Engineer
04/2021 - 02/2023
IOTTIVE PVT. LTD.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive testing strategies aligned with project requirements, increasing defect detection efficiency.
• Authored and executed over 150 detailed test cases, improving test coverage and reducing post-release defects.
• Led smoke, integration, system, regression, and compatibility testing efforts, ensuring 98% test pass rate across multiple software releases
• Collaborated closely with development teams to prioritize and resolve critical defects, speeding issue resolution time.
• Resolved complex customer technical issues through systematic research and troubleshooting, enhancing customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering
01/2021
GEC Patan

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Automation Testing, API Testing, Web Testing, Mobile Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, UAT Testing, Playwright, Cypress, POM Framework, Hybrid Automation Framework, Locust Load Testing
Soft Skills: Test Strategy Planning, Client Communication, QA Reporting, Team Leadership, Hiring, Training, Mentoring, Collaboration
Tools: Defect Tracking, Agile Methodologies, Test Management Tools
Other: Performance Testing, Automation Engineer, Industry Knowledge: Software Testing

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