Deepika Tanna

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About Deepika Tanna

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in test (SDET) with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in building scalable test automation frameworks and driving quality-first engineering practices across web, mobile, API, and backend systems. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between development and QA—ensuring robust software delivery through strategic automation, performance optimization, and CI/CD integration. I thrive on solving complex testing challenges, from architecting hybrid automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Appium) to implementing BDD pipelines (Cucumber/Gherkin) that align technical teams with business requirements. My technical toolkit includes Java, Python, JavaScript, REST Assured, TestNG, and JMeter, which I leverage to design maintainable, flakiness-resistant test suites. A strong advocate for shift-left testing, I’ve successfully reduced regression cycles through parallel execution, smart test orchestration, and framework optimizations. Beyond hands-on automation, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, streamlining QA processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Whether leading the adoption of cutting-edge tools like Playwright, integrating AI into test automation, or troubleshooting cross-browser/device compatibility issues, I focus on delivering tangible impact—faster releases, higher test coverage, and systems built for scalability. My experience spans financial services, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS, where I’ve collaborated with distributed Agile teams to ensure quality at every stage of the SDLC. Key achievements include: Migrating legacy UI test suites to Cypress, improving execution speed. Designing API automation frameworks (Rest Assured) with 90%+ coverage for microservices Building Appium-based mobile frameworks supporting 100+ real devices Embedding performance testing (JMeter) into CI/CD to proactively catch bottlenecks I’m always eager to discuss test automation trends, framework design patterns, or quality metrics that matter. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building resilient systems, DevOps-driven testing, or the future of QA in an AI-augmented world!