Hello, I’m Joseph Cherian, a manual test engineer with 5 years of experience in functional, integration, regression, and API testing across payments and automobile applications. I have a solid understanding of SDLC and STLC, defect lifecycle, and OOP concepts. I also have working knowledge of Python and Java. I’m a collaborative team player who can work independently under tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail. My strengths include test planning and design, defect management, requirements analysis, SQL validation, and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve hands-on experience with Jira, HP ALM, Postman, SQL, and test design techniques like Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning. I’m eager to grow as a Software Test Engineer and contribute to high-quality product delivery.

Joseph Cherian

Hello, I’m Joseph Cherian, a manual test engineer with 5 years of experience in functional, integration, regression, and API testing across payments and automobile applications. I have a solid understanding of SDLC and STLC, defect lifecycle, and OOP concepts. I also have working knowledge of Python and Java. I’m a collaborative team player who can work independently under tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail. My strengths include test planning and design, defect management, requirements analysis, SQL validation, and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve hands-on experience with Jira, HP ALM, Postman, SQL, and test design techniques like Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning. I’m eager to grow as a Software Test Engineer and contribute to high-quality product delivery.

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Hello, I’m Joseph Cherian, a manual test engineer with 5 years of experience in functional, integration, regression, and API testing across payments and automobile applications. I have a solid understanding of SDLC and STLC, defect lifecycle, and OOP concepts. I also have working knowledge of Python and Java. I’m a collaborative team player who can work independently under tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail.

My strengths include test planning and design, defect management, requirements analysis, SQL validation, and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve hands-on experience with Jira, HP ALM, Postman, SQL, and test design techniques like Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning. I’m eager to grow as a Software Test Engineer and contribute to high-quality product delivery.

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Work Experience

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January 1, 2025 - Present
Completed multiple LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses to strengthen technical and analytical skills.
Test Engineer at Fiserv
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Performed manual functional and integration testing across ATM, POS, kiosk, IVR, and online payment channels in the Omni Payments environment. Designed detailed test cases, executed them, logged defects in Jira, and ensured retesting and closure. Performed database testing where necessary. Collaborated with product owners and developers during sprint ceremonies to ensure requirement clarity. Possess knowledge of payment networks and ISO 8583. Wrote and executed Cucumber BDD test cases using Xray; tracked progress and defects via Jira.
Software Engineer II(QA) at MasterCard
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Created and executed manual test cases for Economics & Settlement facilitator applications following SAFe Agile practices. Performed REST API testing using POSTMAN and ran automation scripts using cucumber framework. Raised and tracked defects using Rally; collaborated with developers for fixes and retesting. Supported performance validation using JMeter. Worked on unit testing using JUnit and Mockito. Gained strong domain knowledge in card payments and settlement workflows.
Software Engineer II (QA) at MasterCard
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Created and executed manual test cases for Economics & Settlement Facilitator applications following SAFe Agile practices. Performed REST API testing using POSTMAN in the Nexus architecture and ran automation scripts using Cucumber. Raised and tracked defects using Rally; collaborated with developers for fixes and retesting. Supported performance validation using JMeter. Worked on unit testing using JUnit and Mockito. Gained strong domain knowledge in card payments and settlement workflows.
Software Test Automation Intern (Manual + Automation) at Kansastek
March 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Working as a Test Automation Intern on a HiringTek recruitment platform built on the Model View Controller framework and Microservice architecture. Writing and executing test cases to implement modules such as the candidate module of the AI Recruiter web application using Selenium with Java and Cucumber BDD. Executing the test cases for the various modules in the AI Recruiter web application using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline. Executing Git commands to perform operations on the code in the GitLab repository.
Software Test Engineer at Volvo Group India Private Limited
July 1, 2016 - May 31, 2019
Worked on the MEGA PROJECT and was part of the EBPM team handling VGMS, VEAR, and VGAC. Executed test cases and scripts (Functional, Systems Integration, and Regression Testing). Facilitated end-to-end automation testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java. Performed REST API automation testing using REST Assured. Developed automation scripts in a TDD format using TestNG with different annotations. Identified test scenarios, wrote test cases, and performed regression testing. Involved in test case reviews and maintained testing strategies aligned with project requirements and release timelines. Gained exposure to cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. Executed test cases on multiple platforms/browsers using Docker and Kubernetes. Had Unix/Linux command experience. Achievements include implementing an automation framework and reducing UI manual testing by 25% and saving ~300 hours of testing.

Education

Master of Science in Data Analytics at Dublin City University
September 23, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Engineering at University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
September 10, 2012 - July 31, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other

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