I’m Nidhi Singla, ISTQB Certified QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience across functional, non-functional, automation, and integration testing for web, mobile, and payroll systems. I have a proven track record in test planning, writing and executing tests, defect management, and ensuring compliance and quality throughout the software lifecycle. I’m proficient in guiding teams on defect resolution, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement. I enjoy integrating QA processes into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with SMEs and developers, and leveraging cloud-based architectures (AWS) to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Nidhi Singla

I’m Nidhi Singla, ISTQB Certified QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience across functional, non-functional, automation, and integration testing for web, mobile, and payroll systems. I have a proven track record in test planning, writing and executing tests, defect management, and ensuring compliance and quality throughout the software lifecycle. I’m proficient in guiding teams on defect resolution, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement. I enjoy integrating QA processes into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with SMEs and developers, and leveraging cloud-based architectures (AWS) to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Available to hire

I’m Nidhi Singla, ISTQB Certified QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience across functional, non-functional, automation, and integration testing for web, mobile, and payroll systems. I have a proven track record in test planning, writing and executing tests, defect management, and ensuring compliance and quality throughout the software lifecycle.

I’m proficient in guiding teams on defect resolution, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement. I enjoy integrating QA processes into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with SMEs and developers, and leveraging cloud-based architectures (AWS) to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
June 1, 2025 - Present
Client: Sydney Waters. Led integration transformation testing for The Integration Transformation Project (ITP); identified application flows, validated services, authored and executed functional and non-functional tests for integration layers; collaborated with SMEs and developers to resolve defects; created baseline test documents, captured payload mappings, and executed end-to-end validation across source-to-target systems.
Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions (Hays account after transition to Cognizant)
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Completed casual loading project for payslip changes in Hays online application and DBit payroll. Designed and implemented end-to-end automation scripts using Playwright with JavaScript for internal Hays applications; led defect management and triage; integrated with Azure DevOps and Git for versioning; validated end-to-end payroll runs and tax compliance.
IT System Tester at Hays Specialist Recruitment
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2024
Supported QA for in-house applications, interfaces, and websites across Finance and Payroll divisions; prepared test cases and functional test plans; participated in data center moves, server migrations, and RPA testing/migrations (Automation Anywhere and Power Automate); contributed to issue reporting and release readiness.
Payroll Officer/Analyst (Mpaybill) at Randstad, Sydney
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
End-to-end payroll processing for up to 500 employees weekly; processed timesheets; maintained master data integrity; ensured process compliance and accurate award interpretation.
Quality Analyst (Contract) at Braintech Solutions, India
March 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Involved in API testing using Rest-Assured; prepared and executed test cases; tracked defects in Jira; mentored junior team members; performed Sanity, Retesting, and Regression; tested mobile applications across Android and iOS.
Sr Software Tester at 10C India Internet Pvt Ltd
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Tester for WeChat mobile messenger integration; performed Sanity, Retesting, and Regression; tracked bugs via TAPD; contributed to payment gateway integration testing; mentored new team members.
Sr Software Tester at Ibibo Web Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
Tester for ONEPAY mobile recharging application; authored and executed test cases; conducted Sanity, Retesting, and Regression; tested payment gateway integration; mentored team members.
Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Completed casual loading project for payslip changes in Hays online application and DBit payroll; led defect management; designed and implemented end-to-end test automation scripts using Playwright with JavaScript; automated critical workflows; prepared test plans and executed tests; collaborated with 3rd party DBit and SMEs; validated end-to-end pay runs, tax compliance, and award interpretation; created baseline/test documents and attached evidence in HP ALM.
IT System Tester at Hays
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Systems testing for in-house applications, interfaces, and websites supporting Finance and Payroll operations in Australia and NZ; hands-on experience with payroll implementations, time and attendance, and awards mapping; prepared test cases, business functional test plans, and supported business testing; involved in data centre moves, server migrations, disaster recovery, and RPA testing/migrations (Automation Anywhere to Power Automate).
Payroll Officer at Randstad
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
End-to-end payroll processing for up to 500 employees weekly; weekly timesheet processing; maintained master data integrity; ensured process compliance and award interpretation.
Quality Analyst at Braintech Solutions
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Involved in API testing using REST Assured; prepared and executed test cases; tracked defects; coordinated with team members throughout the lifecycle; understood business requirements and ensured accurate implementation.

Education

B.Tech (CSE) at Punjab Technical University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Diploma (CSE) at P.S.B.T.E, Chandigarh, India
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
B. Tech (CSE) at Punjab Technical University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Diploma (CSE) at P.S.B.T.E, Chandigarh, India
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Tosca TS1
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Tosca TS2
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Tosca TS1
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Tosca TS2
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Hire a QA Engineer

We have the best qa engineer experts on Twine. Hire a qa engineer in Sydney today.