Hi, I'm Amrita Paunikar, an IT postgraduate with a strong background in software quality assurance and three years of automation testing experience in Agile (SAFe) environments. I design and maintain robust automation frameworks, drive end-to-end testing strategies, and ensure reliable software delivery. I also bring experience in manual testing, defect management, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. I previously taught programming, which improved my communication and technical skills. I'm actively seeking opportunities in Automation QA to contribute to continuous improvement and excellence.\n\nIn my recent role at Sky in Livingston, I designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Java, Cucumber (BDD), Selenium, and REST Assured; integrated CI/CD pipelines with Maven and Jenkins; conducted backend data validation with SQL; and led QA initiatives, including Zephyr Scale and defect logging in Jira. I also performed Kafka topic validation manually, and delivered workshops for QA standardization.

Amrita Paunikar

Hi, I'm Amrita Paunikar, an IT postgraduate with a strong background in software quality assurance and three years of automation testing experience in Agile (SAFe) environments. I design and maintain robust automation frameworks, drive end-to-end testing strategies, and ensure reliable software delivery. I also bring experience in manual testing, defect management, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. I previously taught programming, which improved my communication and technical skills. I'm actively seeking opportunities in Automation QA to contribute to continuous improvement and excellence.\n\nIn my recent role at Sky in Livingston, I designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Java, Cucumber (BDD), Selenium, and REST Assured; integrated CI/CD pipelines with Maven and Jenkins; conducted backend data validation with SQL; and led QA initiatives, including Zephyr Scale and defect logging in Jira. I also performed Kafka topic validation manually, and delivered workshops for QA standardization.

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Hi, I’m Amrita Paunikar, an IT postgraduate with a strong background in software quality assurance and three years of automation testing experience in Agile (SAFe) environments. I design and maintain robust automation frameworks, drive end-to-end testing strategies, and ensure reliable software delivery. I also bring experience in manual testing, defect management, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. I previously taught programming, which improved my communication and technical skills. I’m actively seeking opportunities in Automation QA to contribute to continuous improvement and excellence.\n\nIn my recent role at Sky in Livingston, I designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Java, Cucumber (BDD), Selenium, and REST Assured; integrated CI/CD pipelines with Maven and Jenkins; conducted backend data validation with SQL; and led QA initiatives, including Zephyr Scale and defect logging in Jira. I also performed Kafka topic validation manually, and delivered workshops for QA standardization.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Automation Test Engineer at Sky
January 1, 2023 - Present
Actively participated in Program Increment (PI) Planning; broke features into user stories, estimated effort, and refined backlog items. Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts for UI and API testing using Java, Cucumber (BDD), Selenium, and REST Assured; performed backend data validation with SQL; integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Maven and Jenkins; monitored regression runs via ReportPortal and investigated failures; logged defects in Jira and collaborated with developers and product owners to define acceptance criteria.
1st Line Support at Transport for London
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Delivered first and second-line technical support, resolving user issues via calls, emails, and ITSM tools. Escalated unresolved incidents, monitored IT alerts, and maintained IT assets while coordinating with vendors and external suppliers to resolve operational challenges.
Test Analyst at Taritas Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
2016-2017: Test Analyst responsible for QA activities including test design, execution, and defect management, collaborating with development teams to ensure quality in deliverables.
Software Trainer at Shri Ram Institute of Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
2009-2014: Software Trainer delivering programming instruction, mentoring learners, and developing curriculum to improve students’ practical skills and understanding.
Software Engineer at Atos Origin Pvt Ltd, India
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
2005-2009: Software Engineer involved in software development and technical collaboration to deliver quality software solutions.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
SAFe 6.0 Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Software Testing Fundamentals (SQA Certification)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - Java and IntelliJ
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Selenium WebDriver with Java
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
TDD (Test-Driven Development) Training
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services