Hi, I’m Priyanka Jannu, ISTQB certified Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in manual testing and test automation. I’ve worked in fintech and core banking web applications, and I’m proficient in Selenium, Playwright automation, BDD with Cucumber, functional and API testing. I have a strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and CI/CD, and I am fluent in English with working proficiency in German. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, QA, and business analysts—to clarify requirements, validate scenarios, and deliver high-quality software while maintaining governance, security, and privacy standards. I’m always looking to expand automation coverage and optimize testing processes.

Priyanka Jannu

Hi, I’m Priyanka Jannu, ISTQB certified Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in manual testing and test automation. I’ve worked in fintech and core banking web applications, and I’m proficient in Selenium, Playwright automation, BDD with Cucumber, functional and API testing. I have a strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and CI/CD, and I am fluent in English with working proficiency in German. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, QA, and business analysts—to clarify requirements, validate scenarios, and deliver high-quality software while maintaining governance, security, and privacy standards. I’m always looking to expand automation coverage and optimize testing processes.

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Hi, I’m Priyanka Jannu, ISTQB certified Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in manual testing and test automation. I’ve worked in fintech and core banking web applications, and I’m proficient in Selenium, Playwright automation, BDD with Cucumber, functional and API testing. I have a strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and CI/CD, and I am fluent in English with working proficiency in German.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, QA, and business analysts—to clarify requirements, validate scenarios, and deliver high-quality software while maintaining governance, security, and privacy standards. I’m always looking to expand automation coverage and optimize testing processes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Software Test Engineer at Lancesoft
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Validated end-to-end transaction flows between customers and banking systems; verified cash payments and fund movements between systems. Demonstrated strong knowledge of QA methodologies, Agile/Scrum, SDLC/STLC, and developed positive/negative/boundary test scenarios. Managed test closures, releases, defect tracking, and reporting.
Senior Software Test Engineer at Synechron
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023
Performed Functional, Integration, E2E, API, and Regression testing on web and mobile financial services apps in SIT/UAT. Led Core Banking module testing (Accounts, Deposits, Lending, Payments, Statements, SWIFT). Executed end-to-end testing for Fiserv Core Retail Banking, including onboarding, payments, cards, instant loans, digital wallet, tokens, transfers, BNPL products. Built and maintained automated tests for APIs using Cucumber/Selenium and supported CI/CD.
Senior Software Engineer in Test at Lancesoft
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led end-to-end system testing for an eCommerce web application, mentoring 3 junior test engineers to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Managed test planning, defect tracking, release documentation, and test reviews. Collaborated with business, development, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
Senior Software Engineer in Test at Synechron
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023
Proficient in functional, end-to-end (E2E), API, regression, UAT, and integration testing across web, mobile web, and mobile applications. Led E2E testing across 18 integrated systems, coordinating with 30 cross-functional teams to ensure UAT readiness. Specialized in mobile application testing using Sauce Labs and BrowserStack for cross-browser/device/platform testing on iOS and Android. Hands-on with HP ALM and JIRA for requirement tracking, backlog management, release tracking, and defect lifecycle. Conducted team meetings and defect triage to ensure timely resolution and delivery alignment.
Senior Software Engineer at Synechron
February 1, 2018 - November 30, 2023
Proficient in functional testing, end-to-end (E2E) testing, API testing, regression testing, UAT testing, and integration testing across web browsers, mobile web browsers, and mobile applications. Facilitated E2E testing across 18 integrated systems, coordinating with 30 cross-functional teams. Specialized in mobile application testing using Sauce Labs and BrowserStack for cross-browser, cross-device, and cross-platform testing on iOS and Android. Experienced in API testing using Postman and Swagger, and validating HTML, XML, and JSON payloads. Managed the complete test lifecycle including requirements analysis, estimation, detailed test planning, test scenario creation, test case review, test execution, documentation, release management, defect tracking, and root cause analysis. Hands-on experience with HP ALM and JIRA for requirement tracking, backlog management, defect management, release tracking, and task assignment. Conducted team meetings, internal stand-up calls, and managed de
Senior Software Test Engineer - LanceSoft (client - Target Corporation) at LanceSoft (client - Target Corporation)
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led end-to-end system testing for an eCommerce web application, mentoring and coordinating a team of 3 junior test engineers to ensure timely and high-quality releases. Managed project reporting, resource coordination, test review processes, defect tracking, release documentation, and creation of test scenarios and test cases. Collaborated closely with business teams, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Senior Software Engineer - Synechron (client - Synchrony) at Synechron (client - Synchrony)
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023
Conducted functional, integration, system, and UAT testing for enterprise-scale transaction processing systems over 5+ years, ensuring stability across long-running programs. Owned execution and maintenance of 800+ test cases across functional, integration, regression, and SIT environments. Built and maintained Selenium and Rest Assured automation frameworks in Java with Cucumber (BDD), achieving ~86% regression coverage and CI/CD integration. Supported 6 major waterfall releases and 70+ agile releases, providing risk-based go/no-go quality recommendations. Identified and managed 40+ critical, 120+ major, and 1,000+ minor defects, leading defect triage, reporting, and release documentation. Primary resource on 7 projects and supported 8 additional projects during critical or high-priority situations. Tested high-volume financial systems with core banking, payment gateways, GL, and reporting services. Acted as quality owner, driving test strategy, execution planning, and stakeholder com
Senior Software Test Engineer at LanceSoft (Remote)
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Designed, implemented and managed test frameworks, posting around 150+ card transactions daily across multiple customer accounts. Achieved 72% test automation coverage, reducing 30+ hours of manual effort with CI/CD Pipelines configuration. Experienced with HTTP/HTTPS methods and JSON request/response validation for API testing, ensuring accurate data exchange, status code verification, authentication handling, and backend integration validation across banking applications. Managed test documentation and project tracking activities, including DSR, WSR, and release documentation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Developers, QA, and Business Analysts.
Senior Software Engineer at Synchrony Bank
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023
Led end-to-end testing for payment workflows, including ISO 20022 messages in SWIFT CBPR+, SEPA, RTP, and P2P, ensuring accurate settlement and clearing across multiple channels. Built and maintained automated tests for Instant Payment Rails (SEPA Instant, RTP) and REST APIs using Selenium/Java, Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, Playwright, and Rest Assured. Validated BNPL product lifecycles, including EMV processing, interest logic, delinquency, and digital wallet integrations. Managed defect lifecycle using JIRA and HP ALM, supporting 6 waterfall and 70+ agile releases. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and ensure governance, security, and privacy.

Education

B.Tech at Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications at Visvesvaraya Technological University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications at Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications at Visvesvaraya Technological University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2026 - May 14, 2026
German language certification (A1.1, A1.2 & A2.1)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail