I am a results-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in test automation strategy, framework architecture, and CI/CD integration across banking and fintech domains. I architect AI-powered scalable test automation frameworks that reduce regression cycles by 45% while maintaining a 98% test pass rate. I bring expertise in Test Automation ROI, STLC & SDLC optimization, and cross-functional leadership to deliver reliable software in high-stakes fintech environments. Proficient in Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, and performance testing. In previous roles, I designed robust automation solutions, mentored junior engineers, and partnered with product and development teams to prevent production defects, improve data quality, and accelerate feedback through CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in Agile settings and am ready for immediate joining in the UAE.

Arjun Iyyappan

I am a results-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in test automation strategy, framework architecture, and CI/CD integration across banking and fintech domains. I architect AI-powered scalable test automation frameworks that reduce regression cycles by 45% while maintaining a 98% test pass rate. I bring expertise in Test Automation ROI, STLC & SDLC optimization, and cross-functional leadership to deliver reliable software in high-stakes fintech environments. Proficient in Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, and performance testing. In previous roles, I designed robust automation solutions, mentored junior engineers, and partnered with product and development teams to prevent production defects, improve data quality, and accelerate feedback through CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in Agile settings and am ready for immediate joining in the UAE.

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I am a results-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in test automation strategy, framework architecture, and CI/CD integration across banking and fintech domains. I architect AI-powered scalable test automation frameworks that reduce regression cycles by 45% while maintaining a 98% test pass rate. I bring expertise in Test Automation ROI, STLC & SDLC optimization, and cross-functional leadership to deliver reliable software in high-stakes fintech environments. Proficient in Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, and performance testing.

In previous roles, I designed robust automation solutions, mentored junior engineers, and partnered with product and development teams to prevent production defects, improve data quality, and accelerate feedback through CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in Agile settings and am ready for immediate joining in the UAE.

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Language

English
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Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
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Work Experience

Senior Associate – QA Automation Engineer at ATOS Syntel Software LLP
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Designed and deployed a scalable Playwright automation framework (POM + BDD) reducing regression test execution time from 8 hours to 4.5 hours (45% reduction) while maintaining 98% pass rate. Built a comprehensive API test suite covering 40+ REST endpoints for card activation, fraud validation, and payment processing; achieved 96% code coverage and eliminated 3 critical production defects pre-release. Architected CI/CD pipeline integration using Azure DevOps, automating daily regression cycles and enabling same-day deployment feedback; reduced build-to-test cycle time by 35%. Led RCA sessions across product & dev teams, identifying test gaps and preventing zero critical production incidents in 18-month tenure. Optimized SQL validation queries for payment reconciliation and transaction logs, improving test data accuracy by 40% and reducing false positives. Executed performance testing using JMeter on payment endpoints under peak load (10k+ concurrent transactions); identified bottleneck
Associate Consultant – QA Automation Engineer at ATOS Syntel Software LLP
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Architected hybrid Selenium test automation framework from scratch using POM design pattern, establishing foundation for 500+ test cases covering card issuance, KYC/KYB onboarding, EMI calculations, and loan workflows. Executed end-to-end functional testing across web & mobile applications (iOS/Android via Testim.io); identified & documented 100+ defects with 92% first-pass fix rate by dev team. Designed & maintained a comprehensive test case repository of 300+ manual test cases with detailed step-by-step procedures and 100% traceability to requirements. Performed cross-browser & device compatibility testing across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Mobile; identified 12 critical browser-specific bugs before release. Built SQL database validation suite for payment processing & transaction reconciliation; identified 5 data integrity issues during testing. Supported UAT phase with stakeholder coordination and business process validation, ensuring zero user-facing defects at go-live. Colla

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Selenium WebDriver Certification (Python)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Testim AI Automation Framework Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Agile & Scrum Foundations Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Selenium WebDriver Certification (Python)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Testim AI Automation Framework Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Agile & Scrum Foundations Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other