Rajat Gupta Email & Phone Number

Highly skilled Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over [9 years] of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks, strategies, and processes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products within aggressive timelines. Known for combining technical proficiency with strong leadership abilities to drive innovation and efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle.Key Skills:Test Automation: Proficient in developing robust and scalable test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.Programming Languages: Expertise in languages like Java, Python, or others, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitLab CI to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.Agile Methodologies: Strong advocate of Agile methodologies, with hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum practices and facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams of SDETs and QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Quality Assurance: Extensive knowledge of QA best practices, including test planning, test case design, risk analysis, and defect tracking using tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar.Performance Testing: Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner to analyze and optimize application performance under various load conditions.Professional Experience:Led a team of SDETs in developing a comprehensive test automation framework resulting in a [50%] reduction in manual testing efforts .Implemented CI/CD pipelines, reducing the release cycle time and enhancing the overall software delivery process.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test scenarios, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across multiple platforms and devices.Mentored junior team members, conducting technical training sessions and code reviews to promote skill development and adherence to best practices.Played a key role in driving quality initiatives, participating in design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure testability and reliability from the outset.

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  Uttar Pradesh Technical University

  Information Technology