Pooja Giri

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About Pooja Giri

Seasoned QA Analyst and Automation Engineer with 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance across diverse industries. Expert in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and BDD tools such as Cucumber and Gherkin. Proficient in REST API testing using industry standard tools including Postman, JMeter, and Swagger, ensuring robust and reliable web services. Demonstrated expertise in all phases of the software testing life cycle, from requirements analysis and test planning to execution and reporting. Strong background in object-oriented programming (OOP) with Core Java, enabling efficient creation and maintenance of test automation scripts. Experienced in various testing types including System Integration, Functional, Performance, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Adept at working in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement. Skilled in CI/CD processes, with experience in integrating automated test cases with version control systems like Bitbucket and GitHub. Proficient in using test management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and ALM for efficient bug tracking, reporting, and collaboration. Experienced in mobile application testing using Appium, ensuring quality across multiple platforms and devices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving complex software defects. Excellent communicator, capable of effectively collaborating with cross functional teams including developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Experienced in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data to ensure thorough coverage of application functionality. Knowledgeable in database testing, using SQL to validate data integrity and verify backend processes. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance.