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I’m Tharindra Perera, a Senior QA Engineer with 15 years of experience delivering high-quality software across e-commerce, healthcare, banking, mobile, and retail domains. I specialize in manual testing, test design, and defect management, complemented by hands-on experience in test automation and CI/CD workflows. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust test strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring others to raise the bar on quality while maintaining speed to market.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior QA Engineer at Kyan Ltd., UK
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026Led QA strategy and defined testing processes across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Designed and executed manual tests (functional, exploratory, and accessibility), analyzed results, and conducted initial defect investigations. Raised and tracked defects in Jira and Azure DevOps through to closure. Contributed to test plans and reports, collaborating with development and product teams. Implemented test automation (Python, Ghost Inspector) and leveraged AI tools to enhance coverage. Mentored junior QA engineers and promoted best practices.
Senior QA Engineer at Babylon Health (eMed), UK
March 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021QA for AI chatbot systems with cross-platform testing (mobile and web). Backend testing using Docker CLI; automation with Python, YAML, and Azure DevOps; UI automation using Cypress & Jenkins. Collaborated with data scientists and engineers to validate AI-driven responses, and maintained test plans and dashboards. Mentored junior QAs to improve testing effectiveness.
Senior QA Engineer at Sana Commerce Colombo, Sri Lanka
November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019QA planning and strategy; functional, regression, and UAT testing; performance testing using JMeter. Automation using Selenium; mentored junior testers and supported release readiness by ensuring quality gates were met.
QA Engineer at Zone 24x7 Colombo, Sri Lanka
September 1, 2014 - October 31, 2017End-to-end testing and QA planning; API and UI automation; performance testing; comprehensive defect analysis and reporting; mentoring junior team members to improve testing practices.
Associate QA Engineer at Navantis (Data Vault) IT Colombo, Sri Lanka
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2014QA lead on CRM projects; test planning and execution; mobile testing (iOS & Android); automation using Coded UI; backend/API testing; performance testing; contributed to quality improvement and team growth.
Education
MBA at Postgraduate Institute of Management Sri Lanka
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019BSc (Hons) Information Technology at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
ISTQB CTFL
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026ISTQB CTFL-AT
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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