Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for the Test Automation Engineer role. With over a decade of experience in manual and automation testing, I have honed my skills in ensuring software quality across diverse platforms. At NATO, I designed and executed automation test suites using Cypress and Selenium, while implementing Agile practices like TDD and BDD. This aligns closely with your emphasis on exploratory testing and automation within the software engineering lifecycle. Additionally, my experience developing test automation within Azure DevOps pipelines at DEFRA demonstrates my ability to maintain CI/CD workflows effectively. Proficient in JavaScript, SQL, and tools like Cypress and Selenium, I am confident in testing complex data, user interfaces, and single-page applications. My ISTQB certification further underscores my commitment to quality assurance excellence. I am eager to bring my technical expertise and collaborative approach to your team, ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout the Agile development process. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can contribute to your goals. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with you. Best regards, Gayathri Thangavelu

Gaya Thri Thanga Velu

Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for the Test Automation Engineer role. With over a decade of experience in manual and automation testing, I have honed my skills in ensuring software quality across diverse platforms. At NATO, I designed and executed automation test suites using Cypress and Selenium, while implementing Agile practices like TDD and BDD. This aligns closely with your emphasis on exploratory testing and automation within the software engineering lifecycle. Additionally, my experience developing test automation within Azure DevOps pipelines at DEFRA demonstrates my ability to maintain CI/CD workflows effectively. Proficient in JavaScript, SQL, and tools like Cypress and Selenium, I am confident in testing complex data, user interfaces, and single-page applications. My ISTQB certification further underscores my commitment to quality assurance excellence. I am eager to bring my technical expertise and collaborative approach to your team, ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout the Agile development process. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can contribute to your goals. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with you. Best regards, Gayathri Thangavelu

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to apply for the Test Automation Engineer role. With over a decade of experience in manual and automation testing, I have honed my skills in ensuring software quality across diverse platforms.

At NATO, I designed and executed automation test suites using Cypress and Selenium, while implementing Agile practices like TDD and BDD. This aligns closely with your emphasis on exploratory testing and automation within the software engineering lifecycle. Additionally, my experience developing test automation within Azure DevOps pipelines at DEFRA demonstrates my ability to maintain CI/CD workflows effectively.

Proficient in JavaScript, SQL, and tools like Cypress and Selenium, I am confident in testing complex data, user interfaces, and single-page applications. My ISTQB certification further underscores my commitment to quality assurance excellence.

I am eager to bring my technical expertise and collaborative approach to your team, ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout the Agile development process. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can contribute to your goals.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with you.

Best regards, Gayathri Thangavelu

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Automation Test Engineer at Defra
June 2, 2025 - Present
Developed automated test scripts using Cypress with TypeScript, aligned with sprint deliverables to ensure quality gates met. Managed automated test suites and executions through Azure DevOps, supporting CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and fast feedback. Conducted accessibility testing as part of WCAG compliance and supported remote stakeholders.
Senior QA Consultant at Pagabo
January 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Developed and implemented a sustainable QA automation roadmap with Playwright and BDD frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term scalability. Introduced Testim for automated testing in a Node.js environment, enabling enhanced test coverage and streamlined test management; standardized QA methodologies using BDD and industry standards to improve test clarity and cross-team collaboration.
Senior Test Consultant at Ofqual
January 2, 2022 - September 2, 2022
Designated automation tests with TestCafe and Cypress. Created test strategies by analyzing business requirements. Conducted manual and regression testing to ensure quality. Aligned progress with stakeholders through effective communication; contributed to project management for timely testing deliverables; applied TDD/BDD methodologies in Agile environments; resolved issues and maintained quality with developer collaboration.
Senior Test Engineer at Sky
January 2, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Led QA activities and implemented automated testing strategies for web and mobile applications; performed acceptance and exploratory testing to maximize coverage; coordinated regression and user acceptance testing; triaged incidents and supported end-user queries; collaborated with engineering teams on root cause analysis.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at Nato
June 2, 2022 - December 2, 2024
Designed and implemented testing frameworks for Node.js-based applications; managed end-to-end automated test suites using Testim and Cypress with Azure DevOps for CI/CD integration; tracked defects, ensured product quality and reliability; validated REST API responses in cloud-based systems and ensured test coverage.
Test Analyst at Cubic-Interactive (Harrogate)
June 2, 2019 - January 2, 2021
Tested web and mobile applications for functionality and cross-platform compatibility; performed UAT support and documented results; developed automated test cases with C# and Selenium WebDriver for efficiency; collaborated with teams to identify and resolve bugs quickly.
Project Support Officer & Administrative Officer at NHS Leeds Community Trust
August 2, 2008 - December 2, 2016
Increased team efficiency by 75%, analyzed data from multiple sources; supported ERP electronic patient records and PAS systems; updated client information in ISOFt databases; prepared project documents, produced task reports, and assisted in program lifecycle and risk management frameworks.
Test Analyst at Leeds NHS / Leeds Community Trust
January 2, 2017 - June 2, 2018
Created detailed Manual Test Cases and Test Scripts from Functional Requirements; tested electronic patient records and hardware; managed test backlog using JIRA; converted test scripts into automation using Gherkin scripts for automated testing; supported Oracle forms and Java applications; produced reports and coordinated with development teams.
Software Tester at Cubic-Interactive / Harrogate
July 2, 2018 - January 2, 2019
T tested web and mobile applications for functionality and cross-platform compatibility; enhanced testing accuracy by implementing a comprehensive manual and automated framework; conducted REST API testing with Postman; automated test cases using C# and Selenium WebDriver; collaborated with teams to identify and resolve issues quickly.

Education

Master's in Bioinformatics at Bharathiar University
January 1, 2007 - January 14, 2026
Project Management at Leeds University
January 1, 2012 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education