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I am a Senior Quality Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC). I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Java and Python, validating scalable microservices, and managing containerized test environments in Kubernetes and GCP for FinTech and WFM domains. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and tech leads to define robust test plans, drive shift-left testing, and lead Quality Engineering teams to deliver reliable software.…I am a Senior Quality Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC). I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Java and Python, validating scalable microservices, and managing containerized test environments in Kubernetes and GCP for FinTech and WFM domains. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and tech leads to define robust test plans, drive shift-left testing, and lead Quality Engineering teams to deliver reliable software.

Prema Bhalerao

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I am a Senior Quality Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC). I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Java and Python, validating scalable microservices, and managing containerized test environments in Kubernetes and GCP for FinTech and WFM domains. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and tech leads to define robust test plans, drive shift-left testing, and lead Quality Engineering teams to deliver reliable software.…I am a Senior Quality Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC). I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Java and Python, validating scalable microservices, and managing containerized test environments in Kubernetes and GCP for FinTech and WFM domains. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and tech leads to define robust test plans, drive shift-left testing, and lead Quality Engineering teams to deliver reliable software.

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I am a Senior Quality Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC). I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Java and Python, validating scalable microservices, and managing containerized test environments in Kubernetes and GCP for FinTech and WFM domains. I enjoy collaborating with product managers and tech leads to define robust test plans, drive shift-left testing, and lead Quality Engineering teams to deliver reliable software.

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Senior Quality Engineer (SDET) at UKG Inc.

March 1, 2022 - Present

Automation Framework Development: Engineered a scalable automation suite using Java, Selenium, and TestNG, reducing manual regression testing time by 60% for high-concurrency payroll engines. Microservices Validation: Architected end-to-end testing strategies for Spring Boot microservices, utilizing REST Assured and Kafka listeners to validate asynchronous message streaming. Infrastructure & Quality: Managed containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes within GCP; implemented automated health check scripts to ensure 99.99% environment availability. Database Testing: Engineered complex SQL and MongoDB validation scripts to verify data integrity and optimized query performance for high-volume WFM reporting. Cross-Functional Strategy: Spearheaded Quality Requirement Analysis in collaboration with PMs and Tech Leads to define robust Test Plans and System Design specifications.

Senior Quality Engineer at Cognizant (Client: American Express)

October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022

Full-Stack Automation: Owned the quality lifecycle for a real-time customer chat platform, developing automated UI tests with Selenium and Node.js to support millions of global users. Security & Compliance Testing: Executed rigorous security audits and encryption protocol validations (OAuth2) to ensure 100% compliance with PCI-DSS standards for credit card data. Load & Performance Testing: Utilized JMeter to simulate peak traffic conditions, identifying performance bottlenecks and ensuring platform stability for global transactions. Continuous Integration: Integrated automated Selenium scripts into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling 'Shift-Left' testing and reducing production defects by 30%. Leadership: Led the Testing and Quality Engineering teams toward project success, maintaining a zero-error production environment through rigorous post-release support.

Java/QA Developer at Syntel / JPMorgan Chase

October 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012

API & Middleware Testing: Integrated MQ Series and SOAP Web Services validation, ensuring secure and accurate data exchange between legacy banking systems and modern front-ends. Root Cause Analysis: Identified and resolved memory leaks in WebSphere Application Servers, utilizing performance monitoring tools to improve response times by 15%.

Software Engineer in Test at ABM Knowledgeware Ltd

May 1, 2004 - April 1, 2006

Functional Testing: Developed automated web modules for the ABM CARE™ grievance system, facilitating real-time status monitoring and time-bound redressal workflows. Documentation: Prepared comprehensive Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and Test Cases tailored for public sector scalability.