Test Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, test framework development and CI/CD integration. Proficient in Selenium, Playwright, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, TestNG, Postman and Rest Assured. Skilled in designing robust automation framework for web, mobile and API testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Hiren Patel

Test Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, test framework development and CI/CD integration. Proficient in Selenium, Playwright, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, TestNG, Postman and Rest Assured. Skilled in designing robust automation framework for web, mobile and API testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.

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Test Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, test framework development and CI/CD integration. Proficient in Selenium, Playwright, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, TestNG, Postman and Rest Assured. Skilled in designing robust automation framework for web, mobile and API testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Medable
April 1, 2021 - Present
Led end-to-end test automation in an Agile/Scrum environment (remote). Collaborated with product owners, developers, and QA to define feature scope, assess technical constraints, and plan robust test strategies. Implemented automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Java, and TypeScript to improve coverage across web, mobile, and API layers. Developed and maintained Page Object Model-based test suites, integrated API validation with Postman and Rest Assured, and utilized TestNG for execution. Automated cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, WebKit) and established a CI/CD workflow with GitHub Actions to automate builds, tests, and deployments. Reduced release cycle time by 30% through automation and CI practices. Conducted iOS/Android testing for platform compatibility and user experience consistency. Integrated AI-assisted test case generation (using Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to broaden edge-case coverage and accelerate script development.
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Worked in a SAFe Agile environment, actively participating in PI planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure continual alignment with project goals. Created test plans, test strategies, and traceability matrices to ensure coverage of specifications. Defined functional and regression test scopes for major releases and hotfixes. Implemented a Page Object Model automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, and TestNG. Executed SQL-driven data validation and API testing with Postman and Rest Assured. Participated in internal/external reviews of feature specs, test scenarios, and test cases to ensure accuracy. Logged defects in JIRA and led retrospectives for process improvements. Coordinated UAT activities with clients to validate functionality and business readiness. Verified connected medical sensors for device integration to ensure regulatory compliance.
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Ernst & Young (EY)
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Tested applications in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Performed diverse testing types—Smoke, Functional, System Integration, and Regression—to ensure end-to-end product quality. Participated in technical and use-case reviews to gain a thorough understanding of application functionality and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Reviewed and refined test scenarios and test cases to address new and modified system requirements. Identified automation test cases and automated regression tests using HP UFT (QTP). Created, updated, and tracked User Stories, Tasks, and Defects using Rally (Agile Central) for efficient project and QA lifecycle management.
QA Analyst at AT&T
February 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016
Developed test scenarios and test cases based on user stories and Application Interface Design (AID). Performed Smoke, UI, Functional, Integration, and Regression testing. Examined and validated application log files using Splunk. Logged defects in HP ALM, prioritized issues, and collaborated with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Medable
April 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated in Agile Scrum teams to achieve project milestones through focused sprint planning and iterative testing. Analyzed system requirements and developed detailed test plans, scenarios, and test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of business and technical needs. Executed various testing types—Functional, Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, End-to-End, and API—across web and mobile platforms. Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, enhancing test coverage and reducing manual effort. Designed and implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to automate build tests and deployment workflows. Built robust end-to-end UI automation frameworks using Playwright with JavaScript, improving test coverage across critical user flows. Automated cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, WebKit) using Playwright, ensuring consistent behavior across environments. Implemented Page Object Model design pattern to enhance t
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Ernst & Young
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Worked in SAFe Agile environment representing QA across PI planning, sprint planning, sprint refinement, sprint review, and daily stand-ups, ensuring continuous alignment with project goals. Created test plan, test strategy, and traceability matrix to ensure all specifications were tested. Responsible for defining scope of functional and regression testing for major releases and hotfixes. Created Test Automation (Page Object Model) framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, TestNG. Conducted collaborative sessions with product owners, developers, and QA engineers to evaluate feature scope, impacted areas, and technical constraints, aiding effective test strategy planning. Participated in internal and external reviews for functional specifications, test scenarios, and test case designs to ensure completeness and accuracy. Created and executed complex SQL queries to verify data integrity, transformations, and performance across database systems. Identified and reported defects i

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications at Punjabi Technical University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Applications at Punjab Technical University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

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Software & Internet, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality