I'm a software QA professional with 14+ years of experience in QA Automation and Manual Testing across web, API, and enterprise applications. I bring deep healthcare domain knowledge (PBM, benefits, eligibility, and claims processing) and have built automation frameworks in Java using Selenium and Playwright, along with comprehensive API testing and backend data validation. I'm passionate about delivering high-quality software, collaborating with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams, and continuously improving testing processes. I enjoy designing scalable test strategies, leading testing efforts in Agile environments, and mentoring teammates to raise quality and efficiency.

Manasa Kattupalli

I'm a software QA professional with 14+ years of experience in QA Automation and Manual Testing across web, API, and enterprise applications. I bring deep healthcare domain knowledge (PBM, benefits, eligibility, and claims processing) and have built automation frameworks in Java using Selenium and Playwright, along with comprehensive API testing and backend data validation. I'm passionate about delivering high-quality software, collaborating with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams, and continuously improving testing processes. I enjoy designing scalable test strategies, leading testing efforts in Agile environments, and mentoring teammates to raise quality and efficiency.

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I’m a software QA professional with 14+ years of experience in QA Automation and Manual Testing across web, API, and enterprise applications. I bring deep healthcare domain knowledge (PBM, benefits, eligibility, and claims processing) and have built automation frameworks in Java using Selenium and Playwright, along with comprehensive API testing and backend data validation.

I’m passionate about delivering high-quality software, collaborating with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams, and continuously improving testing processes. I enjoy designing scalable test strategies, leading testing efforts in Agile environments, and mentoring teammates to raise quality and efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior QA Analyst at CENTENE CORPORATION
October 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for end-to-end testing of Duals and Non-Duals claims processing, including EDI workflows, Payment Integrity, and PISCES. Analyzed requirements, designed test strategies and scenarios for Dual Claims lifecycle, EDI file generation, adjudication, and payment validation. Performed functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing across interconnected applications; validated 837/835 transactions and downstream data integrity; executed complex SQL queries for backend validation; tested integrated services via Postman and SOAP UI; tracked defects in JIRA/Azure DevOps; actively participated in Agile ceremonies and prepared QA metrics for release readiness.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at MoneyGram
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Led test strategy, environment setup, and release management for digital money transfer applications. Designed and developed API automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, TestNG, and Maven; automated REST and SOAP services; implemented data-driven testing with Excel/CSV/JSON/SQL; developed UI automation using Selenium (POM) and Playwright; built BDD frameworks with Cucumber; created end-to-end automation suites; performed DB validation; tested file-based integrations (SFTP); integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git; tracked defects in Jira/Azure DevOps and collaborated in Agile ceremonies.
Automation Tester at EXPRESS SCRIPTS
October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Developed and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver (Java) with TestNG and Maven; conducted API/Web Services testing (REST/SOAP) with Postman/SOAP UI; validated TriZetto Facets modules (Membership, Benefits, Claims, Billing, Provider) and EDI transactions (837/835); performed backend validations via SQL; managed tests in HP ALM/JIRA/qTest; contributed to Agile/Waterfall releases and CI/CD integration with Jenkins/Azure DevOps.
Senior QA Analyst at CVS PHARMACY
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Validated Medicaid Benefits modules, analyzed RxCLAIM adjudication, prepared end-to-end test data for Member/Plan/Pharmacy modules; executed regression and UAT in EZTest; performed SQL validations for claim status, accumulators, and pricing; provided Go-Live support and KT to new resources.
Senior QA Analyst at CIGNA - ESHC - Managed Services
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Partnered with stakeholders to perform end-to-end PBM testing, including formulary management, real-time adjudication, drug pricing, eRx workflows, and COB. Ensured HIPAA and regulatory compliance, led testing for home delivery and specialty programs, and performed backend SQL validations.
Senior QA Analyst at CIGNA – Retail Network Mgmt
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015
Validated end-to-end pharmacy retail network systems, including eRx, prior authorizations, formulary compliance, POS testing, claims adjudication, pricing, and COB. Executed SQL data validations and ensured data integrity across pricing and reimbursement workflows.
Senior QA Analyst at CIGNA – POS Regression
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013
Led pre-testing activities and end-to-end testing of POS pharmacy applications, including real-time adjudication, pricing, copay calculations, and COB; performed SIT and regression testing; validated data with SQL and ensured regulatory compliance.
QA Analyst at CIGNA – HIPAA Compounds
March 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Independent verification of system requirements; created and updated test cases; performed mainframe processing for claims; tracked defects and maintained RTM; ensured testing standards and methodologies; collaborated with UAT and development teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics at Sree Kavitha Engineering College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

ISTQB – CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level)
September 1, 2011 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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