I am a detail-oriented Test Engineer with 6 years of experience in manual and test automation, specializing in web, API, and mobile testing. I design, implement, and execute test automation scripts and test plans to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of software applications, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I am seeking to contribute my skills in a dynamic software development environment. I recently expanded my automation toolkit with Playwright, and in prior roles at Total Coach, Open Net NZ Software, and Planit Testing I collaborated with developers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver high-quality releases and drive improvements in QA processes.

Neeraja Maddala

I am a detail-oriented Test Engineer with 6 years of experience in manual and test automation, specializing in web, API, and mobile testing. I design, implement, and execute test automation scripts and test plans to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of software applications, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I am seeking to contribute my skills in a dynamic software development environment. I recently expanded my automation toolkit with Playwright, and in prior roles at Total Coach, Open Net NZ Software, and Planit Testing I collaborated with developers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver high-quality releases and drive improvements in QA processes.

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I am a detail-oriented Test Engineer with 6 years of experience in manual and test automation, specializing in web, API, and mobile testing. I design, implement, and execute test automation scripts and test plans to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of software applications, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I am seeking to contribute my skills in a dynamic software development environment. I recently expanded my automation toolkit with Playwright, and in prior roles at Total Coach, Open Net NZ Software, and Planit Testing I collaborated with developers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver high-quality releases and drive improvements in QA processes.

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Language

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Work Experience

Intermediate Software Tester at Total Coach
September 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025
Designed and executed test cases for Registration, Dashboard, Managing/Booking Lessons, including payments and scheduling; performed regression and end-to-end testing of the mobile app; developed automation scripts using Appium with Java; used Postman to verify API requests/responses; collaborated with developers, product managers, and UX designers to understand feature requirements and deliver a bug-free app experience; participated in release testing and beta testing; leveraged Jira and the X-ray plugin for test management and reporting; developed test automation scripts in Playwright using TypeScript for the Total Coach web app.
QA Analyst at Open Net NZ Software
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Responsible for quality deliverables for Consumer Insurance (Home, Motor, Contents). Develop and execute the test automation scripts in Playwright with Java; API testing using Postman; involved in all stages of testing in Agile methodology; gathering and managing environment Dev/QA/UAT test data; identify defects and discuss with developers to resolve; support UAT testing signoffs and release activities.
Test Engineer at Planit Testing
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Performed E2E testing of Web, API and Mobile experiences across multiple clients, including Alliance Group Limited. Prepared Test Plans and Exit Reports. Wrote/executed/reviewed test scenarios and test cases. Managed Dev/QA/UAT environments and data. Built Test Automation using Selenium with Java in IntelliJ; implemented Cucumber BDD; executed regression tests via Jenkins; API testing with Postman; wrote SQL queries for test data validation; supported UAT signoffs and release activities.
Intern QA Analyst at Open Net NZ Software
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Contributed to healthcare technology project for patient appointment bookings; participated in Agile ceremonies; prepared Test Plans/Exit Reports; wrote and executed test scenarios for Web and Mobile; developed and executed Selenium-based automation; performed device coverage and accessibility testing for Android/iOS; engaged in regression/sanity testing; API testing using Postman.
QA at Nansy’s Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
March 31, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Understand and analyze business requirements; perform functional/UI testing; execute tests; develop test automation using Selenium with C# in Visual Studio; maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects; identify defects and coordinate with developers to resolve them within sprints; manage project delivery, escalations, and weekly status updates with stakeholders; client interaction for requirement gathering and onshore/offshore coordination.
Test Engineer at Alliance Group Limited
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023
Performed end-to-end testing of Web, API, and Mobile; device coverage and backward compatibility testing for Android and iOS; prepared Test Plan/Exit Report; wrote/executed/reviewed Test Scenarios and Test Cases; managed environment data; created automation scripts using Selenium with Java in IntelliJ; designed Test automation scenarios with Cucumber BDD; regression/sanity testing using Jenkins; API testing with Postman; SQL validation; supported UAT Signoffs and release activities.
Intern QA Analyst at Open Net NZ Software
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Involved in healthcare technology project for in-patients appointments booking module; participated in Agile ceremonies; prepared Test Plan/Exit Report; wrote/executed Test Scenarios and Test Cases for Web and Mobile; developed and executed Selenium-based automation; device coverage and backward compatibility testing; gathered and managed test data; API testing with Postman; data layer and accessibility testing; supported UAT and release activities.
QA at Nansy’s Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Understanding requirements; functional/UI testing; test execution; Selenium-based automation using C# in Visual Studio; maintained Traceability Matrix between requirements and test cases; coordinated defects with developers; prepared Test Plan and Exit Report; stakeholder communication and onshore/offshore coordination.
Career Break
January 1, 2025 - Present
Taking time for personal and family responsibilities while upskilling in Playwright automation testing and managing a small food business.
Intermediate Software Tester (Mobile Testing) at Total Coach
September 1, 2024 - December 24, 2024
Designed and executed test cases for Registration, Dashboard, Managing/Booking Lessons, including payments and scheduling, and video analysis. Conducted regression and end-to-end testing for a seamless user experience. Developed automation scripts using Selenium with Java; verified API requests/responses with Postman; collaborated with developers, product managers, and UX designers. Tracked defects via Jira/X-ray and supported release/testing cycles.
Test Engineer at Planit Testing
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023
Client: Alliance Group Limited. Performed end-to-end testing of Web, API and Mobile; prepared Test Plan and Exit reports; wrote/executed/reviewed test scenarios and test cases; developed Selenium with Java automation; implemented Cucumber BDD; conducted regression/sanity testing with Jenkins; API testing with Postman; supported UAT signoffs and releases; executed SQL queries for test data validation.
Test Engineer at Planit Testing
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023
Client: Fonterra. Executed Playwright automation scripts, prepared test automation scenarios with Cucumber BDD; identified element selectors (XPath/CSS); API testing with Postman; configured Jenkins for test automation; participated in all Agile ceremonies; prepared Test Plan/Exit reports; managed environment test data; regression/sanity testing; UAT support; SQL queries for data validation.
Test Engineer at Planit Testing
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023
Client: Classic Builders. Attended Agile ceremonies; prepared Test Plan/Exit reports; wrote/executed/reviewed test scenarios and cases for Web and Mobile; device coverage and backward compatibility tests for Android/iOS; managed Dev/QA/UAT test data; regression/sanity testing; UAT support; executed Test Automation Scripts in Visual Studio; SQL data checks.
QA at Nansy's Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Understand/Analyse business requirements; perform functional/UI testing; execute tests; develop test automation using Selenium with C# in Visual Studio; create Traceability Matrix; coordinate defects with developers; prepare Test Plan/Exit Report; manage project delivery and stakeholder communications.

Education

B.Com (Computers) at Andhra University
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
B.Com (Computers) at Andhra University
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
B.Com (Computers) at Andhra University
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
ISQI Certified Agile Essential (CAE) Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
ISQI Certified Agile Essential (CAE) Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
ISQI Certified Agile Essential (CAE) Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Agriculture & Mining