Hi, I'm Priyanka Kadam. I am a results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience building robust automation frameworks for web and API testing. I enjoy turning complex testing challenges into reliable automated checks using Cypress, Playwright, and BDD, and I thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.\n\nIn my roles, I've led migrations to modern test tooling, implemented end-to-end strategies, and partnered with developers to ensure high-quality releases. I am passionate about continuous improvement, quality metrics, and delivering QA outcomes that accelerate product delivery.

Priyanka Kadam

Hi, I'm Priyanka Kadam. I am a results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience building robust automation frameworks for web and API testing. I enjoy turning complex testing challenges into reliable automated checks using Cypress, Playwright, and BDD, and I thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.\n\nIn my roles, I've led migrations to modern test tooling, implemented end-to-end strategies, and partnered with developers to ensure high-quality releases. I am passionate about continuous improvement, quality metrics, and delivering QA outcomes that accelerate product delivery.

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Hi, I’m Priyanka Kadam. I am a results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience building robust automation frameworks for web and API testing. I enjoy turning complex testing challenges into reliable automated checks using Cypress, Playwright, and BDD, and I thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.\n\nIn my roles, I’ve led migrations to modern test tooling, implemented end-to-end strategies, and partnered with developers to ensure high-quality releases. I am passionate about continuous improvement, quality metrics, and delivering QA outcomes that accelerate product delivery.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Software Engineer in Test at Fidelity Investments (Dexian DISYS)
July 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Implemented test automation framework in an enterprise Monorepo to validate REST API services and UI using TypeScript Playwright with component harness. Migrated existing Cypress scripts to a Playwright BDD framework, improving efficiency and reducing execution time. Conducted functional and backend testing (API via Insomnia), DB testing (AQТ), and automation. Prepared and executed test cases in Xray, tracked defects in JIRA, and supported end-to-end release activities including test data preparation and Jenkins-based automation execution. Collaborated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provided QA sign-off.
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test at Physicians Interactive India Pvt Ltd (WebMD affiliate)
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Developed and maintained Cypress-based automation framework for end-to-end testing of a Microservices-based Customer Data Platform (CDP) project. Implemented API automation using Newman to extend test coverage. Migrated pre-existing automation framework to newer Cypress versions. Performed functional backend testing including API testing (Postman), DB testing and Elasticsearch queries; formed testing processes and strategies for the CDP web application.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Physicians Interactive India Pvt Ltd (WebMD affiliate)
July 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Initiated and established automation framework from scratch using Cypress, becoming a pioneer of Cypress within the organization. Built a single automation framework supporting responsiveness and multi-platform testing. Identified and reported defects using JIRA and Testrail. Wrote and executed test automation scripts in PHP+BDD (Behat) using Gherkin to define features for projects.
System Tester at Tata Consultancy Services
September 1, 2015 - July 31, 2019
Analyzed test data and prepared/executed test cases per requirements. Automated sanity and functionality checks using Selenium WebDriver. Identified Drupal errors on upgraded sites and maintained status. Involved in functional and regression testing for healthcare professional websites; produced daily status reports and functionality coverage reports. Handled production deployments and debugging post-production issues.
Software Engineer in Test at Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC, DBA Dexian DISYS Client – Fidelity Investments
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Implemented a test automation framework in an enterprise Monorepo to validate REST API services and UI using TypeScript Playwright with component harness; migrated existing Cypress scripts to a new Playwright BDD framework, improving efficiency and reducing execution time. Conducted functional and backend testing (API via Insomnia, DB testing via AQT). Led testing processes and strategy for a web-based Fidelity application. Prepared and executed test cases into Xray, tracked bugs in JIRA, and spearheaded production releases with end-to-end testing, test data preparation, and Jenkins automation. Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to discuss progress and blockers.
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test at Physicians Interactive India Pvt Ltd, an affiliate of WebMD
April 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed and maintained Cypress automation framework for end-to-end testing of a Microservices-based Customer Data Platform (CDP). Implemented API testing with Newman, migrated pre-existing automation frameworks to newer Cypress versions, and performed backend testing (API via POSTMAN, DB tests, Elasticsearch queries). Defined testing processes and strategies for the CDP web application.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Physicians Interactive India Pvt Ltd, an affiliate of WebMD
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Initiated and established automation framework from scratch using Cypress; built a unified framework to test across multiple platforms; identified and reported defects via JIRA and TestRail; authored and executed test automation scripts in PHP+BDD (Behat) with Gherkin; contributed to quality across CDP projects.

Education

Bachelor of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015
Bachelor of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation level
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment