Ruchitha Sheggari

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Dallas, Texas.

About

Highly accomplished Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 7+ years of experience, specializing in full-cycle test automation, framework development, and CI/CD integration for complex software systems. Proven expertise in C#, TSQL, and HTML, adept at designing efficient testing strategies, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver robust quality solutions. Drives significant improvements in test coverage, system reliability, and development workflows.

Work

Bank of America

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QA Automation Engineer

Remote, Not Applicable, US

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Summary

Led comprehensive test automation and quality assurance initiatives for critical financial applications, driving robust system stability and efficient development workflows within an Agile environment.

Highlights

Drove Test-Driven Development (TDD) adoption within Agile/Scrum framework, enhancing testing strategies and ensuring alignment with user requirements.

Engineered full-stack automation solutions for the Instinct application, covering front-end UI (Playwright, Selenium), mid-tier APIs, and SQL/Oracle backends, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Constructed robust API automation suites with Karate and REST Assured, ensuring comprehensive validation of RESTful endpoints and compliance with business rules.

Authored Python-based automation scripts and integrated emerging testing tools, significantly enhancing test reliability and mitigating potential risks.

Partnered with development teams to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in backend systems and data workflows, improving defect resolution efficiency and reducing defect rates.

Saligram Systems Inc

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QA Automation Engineer

Not Specified, Not Applicable, US

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Summary

Developed and maintained advanced automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, significantly improving test coverage and release efficiency.

Highlights

Architected a scalable Page Object Model (POM) framework leveraging Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Eclipse, and Maven, enabling comprehensive end-to-end testing strategies.

Configured and optimized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Maven, automating test execution and integrating with build processes to accelerate continuous delivery cycles.

Developed BDD test cases using Cucumber and Gherkin syntax, improving cross-team collaboration and aligning test plans with business requirements.

Executed mobile testing on Android and iOS platforms using Appium and Java, ensuring consistent functionality and UI performance across diverse devices.

Integrated TestNG Listeners and reporting tools (ReportNG, ExtentReports) to generate actionable test reports, providing clear insights for QA leadership and stakeholders.

Kantar Group

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Senior Analyst

Not Specified, Not Applicable, US

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Summary

Designed and implemented advanced data-driven and end-to-end testing solutions, significantly enhancing test coverage and quality across diverse platforms.

Highlights

Executed advanced Data-Driven Testing using Java, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, and Cypress, achieving high test coverage and promoting reusable test design.

Designed and implemented a Hybrid Automation Framework with Page Object Model (POM) in Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver, bolstering functional and regression testing capabilities.

Developed and maintained Cypress E2E tests with TypeScript for Angular-based UIs, accelerating front-end test execution and feedback loops.

Conducted extensive backend and database testing, leveraging complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and business logic across multiple tables.

Integrated automation test suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration and automated reporting for faster and more reliable release cycles.

Education

JNT University

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Bachelor's Computer Sciences

Skills

Programming Languages & Scripting

C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C, SQL, TSQL, HTML5, CSS3, XML, TypeScript, Groovy.

Test Automation Frameworks & Tools

Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, Cucumber, JUnit, Postman, SoapUI, JMeter, QTP/UFT, Karate, REST Assured, Cypress, Rational Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Robot, XDE, Page Object Model (POM).

CI/CD & DevOps

Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Hudson, Cruise Control, uDeploy, Git, Azure DevOps, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda).

Test Management & Methodologies

HP QC/ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), SDLC, Risk Assessment, Test Planning, Test Strategy.

Database & Backend Technologies

SQL, Oracle, DB2, MS Access, MSSQL, JDBC, Data Integrity Validation.

Operating Systems & Environments

UNIX Shell, Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux.

Testing Expertise

Full-Stack Testing, UI Automation, API Testing, Backend Testing, Database Testing, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, System Integration Testing, Data-Driven Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Mobile Testing, Web Services Testing, Defect Management, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving.

Access Control Models

RBAC, ABAC, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Rego.