I am a highly motivated and self-organized Quality Assurance Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Automation Testing, Functional testing, and backend testing. My goal is to enhance testing efficiency through collaboration with multi-functional delivery teams. I have a proven track record in creating Test Frameworks from scratch and conducting UAT sessions. I am passionate about delivering high-quality products and ensuring a great user experience.

SHARATH PACHVA

I am a highly motivated and self-organized Quality Assurance Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Automation Testing, Functional testing, and backend testing. My goal is to enhance testing efficiency through collaboration with multi-functional delivery teams. I have a proven track record in creating Test Frameworks from scratch and conducting UAT sessions. I am passionate about delivering high-quality products and ensuring a great user experience.

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I am a highly motivated and self-organized Quality Assurance Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Automation Testing, Functional testing, and backend testing. My goal is to enhance testing efficiency through collaboration with multi-functional delivery teams. I have a proven track record in creating Test Frameworks from scratch and conducting UAT sessions. I am passionate about delivering high-quality products and ensuring a great user experience.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber/Selenium to conduct smoke testing and regression testing; automated test cases as part of feature testing; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; automated web applications using Cypress, Playwright (TypeScript); conducted UAT sessions; involved in DevOps process; performed regression testing, retesting and ad-hoc testing; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
April 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Playwright (Python) and Cypress (JavaScript) for smoke and regression testing; manual API testing with Postman; automated APIs using Rest Assured and JUnit 5; test case preparation with 100% coverage using Use Case & Execution in Jira; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Nimble Approach
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Built framework from scratch; automated test scripts using Cypress for smoke and regression testing; automated tests using Playwright (TypeScript); worked with Cypress (JavaScript); automated APIs using Rest Assured; version control with GIT.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, NHS
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber/Selenium to conduct smoke and regression testing; automated test cases as part of feature testing; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; conducted UAT sessions; involved in DevOps; performed regression testing, retesting and ad-hoc testing; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at HSBC
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Senior QA Automation Tester role focusing on automation strategies, regression testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
QA Lead/Lead Automation Tester at Finastra
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Led automation initiatives, developed test strategies and mentored automation teams across projects.
Test Analyst at Blood and Transplant, NHS
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Performed manual and automated testing activities within NHS projects, contributing to QA processes and defect management.
Test Analyst at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
April 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Contributed to QA activities within NHS projects, including test case design and execution.
Test Analyst at Network Rail
September 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Involved in test analysis and execution for railway projects, ensuring quality assurance across releases.
QA Engineer at Flexera Software LLC
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Performed automation and manual testing activities for software products, contributing to QA process improvements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to conduct Smoke and Regression testing; automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual process; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; automated web applications using Cypress (JavaScript) and Playwright (TypeScript); conducted UAT sessions for end users; involved in DevOps processes; performed various testing types including regression, retesting, and adhoc testing; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
April 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Playwright (Python) and Cypress (JavaScript) for Smoke and Regression testing; manual API testing with Postman; automated APIs using Rest Assured, JUnit 5, and Postman; performed regression, retesting, and ad-hoc testing; created test cases with 100% coverage using Use Cases & Execution in Jira; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Nimble Approach
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Built framework from scratch; automated tests using Cypress for Smoke and Regression; automated tests with Playwright (TypeScript); worked on Cypress with JavaScript; automated APIs using Rest Assured; version control with Git.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, NHS
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium for Smoke and Regression; automated feature tests to reduce manual effort; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; conducted UAT sessions; involved in DevOps; performed regression, retesting, and adhoc testing; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at HSBC
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Senior QA Automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber; automation across web and enterprise applications; contributed to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines; collaboration with stakeholders to ensure quality across multiple releases.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Finastra
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Led automation initiatives across financial services; designed and implemented test strategies, automated test scripts, and ensured high test coverage; used Jira for test case execution and traceability.
Test Analyst at Blood and Transplant NHS
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts with Cucumber Selenium; UAT; DevOps involvement; regression, retesting, and adhoc testing; liaised with client to gather requirements.
Test Analyst at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
April 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Selenium/Cucumber; UAT; DevOps involvement; regression, retesting, and adhoc testing; liaised with client to gather requirements.
Test Analyst at Network Rail
September 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
QA automation activities; collaborated with delivery teams; supported testing across projects.
QA Engineer at Flexera Software LLC
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Automation tests; test script development; coordination with cross-functional teams.
Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber, Selenium to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual effort. Automated desktop applications using C# with Appium. Automated Web applications using Cypress (JavaScript) and Playwright (TypeScript). Conducted UAT sessions for end users. Involved in DevOps processes. Performed Regression, Retesting and Ad-hoc testing. Liaised with clients to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
April 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Playwright (Python) and Cypress (JavaScript) to conduct Smoke and Regression testing. Manually tested APIs with Postman; automated APIs using Rest Assured, JUnit 5, and Postman. Involved in Regression, Retesting and Ad-hoc testing. Achieved 100% test coverage with Use Case & Execution in Jira. Liaised with clients to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Nimble Approach
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Built framework from scratch. Automated test scripts using Cypress to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated tests using Playwright (TypeScript). Worked with Cypress (JavaScript). Automated APIs using Rest Assured. Version control with Git.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, NHS
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual process. Automated desktop application using C# with Appium. Conducted UAT sessions for End users. Involved in DevOps process. Involved in different kinds of testing like Regression testing, Retesting and Adhoc testing. Liaised with clients to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at HSBC
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual process. Honed automation of desktop apps with C#. Liaised with stakeholders and supported DevOps activities.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Finastra
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Automated Test scripts using a mix of Playwright, Cypress and API automation tools. Built end-to-end automated tests for financial software; collaborated with cross-functional teams and contributed to test coverage and CI/CD workflows.
Test Analyst at Blood and Transplant, NHS
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Automated Test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual process. Automated desktop application using C# with Appium. Conducted UAT sessions for End users. Involved in DevOps process. Involved in different kinds of testing like Regression testing, Retesting and Adhoc testing. Liaised with Clients to understand requirements.
Test Analyst at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
April 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Automated Test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to conduct Smoke testing and Regression testing. Automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual process. Automated desktop application using C# with Appium. Conducted UAT sessions for End users. Involved in DevOps process. Involved in different kinds of testing like Regression testing, Retesting and Adhoc testing. Liaised with Clients to understand requirements.
Test Analyst at Network Rail
September 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Automated test activities across multiple projects; contributed to test planning, execution and reporting; participated in DevOps practices and collaboration with stakeholders.
QA Engineer at Flexera Software LLC
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Manual and automated testing activities; contributed to test case design, automation scripting and defect management; collaborated with development and product teams.
Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium to perform smoke and regression testing; automated test cases as part of feature testing to reduce manual effort; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; automated web applications using Cypress, Playwright and TypeScript; conducted UAT sessions for end users; involved in DevOps processes; performed regression, retesting, and ad-hoc testing; liaised with clients to gather requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
April 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Playwright (Python) and Cypress (JavaScript) for smoke and regression testing; manual API testing with Postman; automated APIs using Rest Assured, JUnit 5; covered regression, retesting, and ad-hoc testing; created test cases with 100% coverage using Use Case & Execution in Jira; liaised with clients to clarify requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Nimble Approach
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Built framework from scratch; automated tests using Cypress for smoke and regression testing; automated tests using Playwright (TypeScript) and JavaScript; automated APIs using Rest Assured; worked with Git for version control.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, NHS
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium for smoke and regression testing; automated test cases as part of feature testing; automated desktop application using C# with Appium; conducted UAT sessions; involved in DevOps processes; performed regression, retesting, and ad-hoc testing; liaised with clients to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Automated smoke and regression tests using Cucumber Selenium; automated feature testing to reduce manual effort; desktop application automation in C# with Appium; web automation with Cypress and Playwright (TypeScript); conducted UAT sessions; involved in DevOps processes; performed regression, retesting, and adhoc testing; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
April 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Playwright (Python) and Cypress (JavaScript) for smoke and regression; manual API testing with Postman; automated APIs using Rest Assured with JUnit 5; test case design with 100% coverage using Use Case & Execution in Jira; liaised with client to understand requirements.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Nimble Approach
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Built framework from scratch; automated tests using Cypress for smoke and regression; automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript; worked with Git for version control.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, NHS
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts using Cucumber Selenium for smoke and regression; automated feature testing to reduce manual effort; desktop application automation in C# with Appium; conducted UAT; involved in DevOps; performed regression, retesting and adhoc testing; liaised with client.
Senior QA Automation Tester at HSBC
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts; contributed to test automation strategy and framework improvements; collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive quality and efficiency.
QA Lead/Lead Automation Tester at Finastra
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Led automation testing efforts; built and maintained automation frameworks; mentored automation testers; aligned testing activities with business priorities; delivered high-coverage test suites.
Test Analyst at Blood and Transplant, NHS
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Performed test analysis across applications; participated in automation and manual testing; supported UAT and go-live activities; collaborated with stakeholders to ensure quality.
Test Analyst at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
April 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Participated in test analysis and execution; contributed to test planning and UAT; supported ongoing validation efforts within NHS projects.
Test Analyst at Network Rail
September 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Performed test analysis and executed test cases; contributed to overall quality assurance activities within railway sector projects.
QA Engineer at Flexera Software LLC
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Automated test scripts; contributed to test automation framework; collaborated with development and product teams to ensure quality.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Moodys
May 1, 2025 - Present
Automated Test scripts using Playwright TypeScript and Cypress using JavaScript for Smoke testing and Regression testing. Also, tested APIs manually using Postman and automated API testing using Rest Assured.
Senior QA Automation Tester at RJAH Trust, NHS
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Automated Test scripts using Cucumber Selenium and automated feature testing to reduce manual processes. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Senior QA Automation Tester at Siemens Energy
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Automated test scripts using Playwright Python and Cypress for Smoke testing and Regression testing. Involved in various testing types and prepared test cases with 100% test coverage using Jira.

Education

M.sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.Sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.Sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.sc Mobile Communication at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government