Senior QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API applications. Skilled in BDD using Cucumber, and tools such as Selenium and Playwright, with strong expertise in functional and regression testing within Agile environments. Experienced in validating complex business workflows, system integrations, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Based in Melbourne with full work rights and available to start immediately.

Amal Wijewardane

Senior QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API applications. Skilled in BDD using Cucumber, and tools such as Selenium and Playwright, with strong expertise in functional and regression testing within Agile environments. Experienced in validating complex business workflows, system integrations, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Based in Melbourne with full work rights and available to start immediately.

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Senior QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API applications. Skilled in BDD using Cucumber, and tools such as Selenium and Playwright, with strong expertise in functional and regression testing within Agile environments. Experienced in validating complex business workflows, system integrations, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Based in Melbourne with full work rights and available to start immediately.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer - Quality Assurance
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Implemented a unified test automation framework using Selenium, Rest Assured, and Appium to support web, mobile, and API testing. Designed, created, and executed end-to-end test suites for every release cycle. Served as the sole QA engineer within a Scrum team, owning the entire testing lifecycle from planning to release sign-off. Maintained a well-balanced test pyramid to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable test execution. Adopted shift-left testing practices to identify defects early and reduce downstream issues. Maintained and executed manual test suites for major releases to ensure comprehensive coverage. Collaborated with and mentored other QA team members to raise quality standards across the product.
Senior QA Engineer
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Proficient in API automation using the Rest Assured framework. Experienced in maintaining regression test suites using Postman. Skilled in automating web applications using Selenium, Java, and Cucumber. Proficient in Agile project management methodologies. Prepared comprehensive test summary reports and test plans. Experienced in using Git for version control.
Quality Assurance Engineer
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Experienced in API automation using Rest Assured; regression testing with Postman; automation of web apps with Selenium, Java, and Cucumber; Agile methodologies; test planning and reporting; Git-based version control.
Software Developer Intern
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Software development internship with exposure to Linux/UNIX-based systems, database basics, and software development practices. Gained experience collaborating with stakeholders across different countries.
QA Engineer at SLT Mobitel Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
CRM Tester; proficient in testing features in fintech applications; tested trading engine functionality for order matching, trade execution, and real-time processing of high-volume market transactions; familiar with GitLab for version control; proficient with Jira/Redmine for defect tracking; Linux/UNIX environments for test execution, log analysis, environment configuration, and troubleshooting.

Education

at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
B.Sc(Hons) Information Technology and Management at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
October 20, 2022 - January 1, 2026
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Certification
December 20, 2024 - January 1, 2026
CTFL - Certified Tester Foundation Level
October 1, 2022 - April 22, 2026
CT-TAE - Test Automation Engineer (Specialist)
December 1, 2024 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment

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