I’m a Senior Software Test Engineer with 10+ years of experience in automation, API, and performance testing. I’ve built Cucumber (BDD) frameworks and champion TDD and shift-left practices within CI/CD environments to deliver reliable and scalable software. I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy collaborating with product owners and developers to refine requirements, drive quality, and mentor teammates. In my current role at Discover Financial Services I lead end-to-end testing, support UAT, and help deploy services on OpenShift within robust CI/CD pipelines.

Pinky Denman

I’m a Senior Software Test Engineer with 10+ years of experience in automation, API, and performance testing. I’ve built Cucumber (BDD) frameworks and champion TDD and shift-left practices within CI/CD environments to deliver reliable and scalable software. I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy collaborating with product owners and developers to refine requirements, drive quality, and mentor teammates. In my current role at Discover Financial Services I lead end-to-end testing, support UAT, and help deploy services on OpenShift within robust CI/CD pipelines.

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I’m a Senior Software Test Engineer with 10+ years of experience in automation, API, and performance testing. I’ve built Cucumber (BDD) frameworks and champion TDD and shift-left practices within CI/CD environments to deliver reliable and scalable software.

I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy collaborating with product owners and developers to refine requirements, drive quality, and mentor teammates. In my current role at Discover Financial Services I lead end-to-end testing, support UAT, and help deploy services on OpenShift within robust CI/CD pipelines.

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Language

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Work Experience

Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services
January 1, 2020 - Present
Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Build API automation frameworks using Cucumber (BDD, Gherkin). Implement TDD using JUnit and Mockito. Perform performance testing using Gatling. Develop UI automation using Playwright. Lead end-to-end testing and support UAT activities. Deploy and validate applications on OpenShift within CI/CD pipelines. Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated test suites. Conduct code reviews and collaborate with stakeholders. Act as Scrum Master and facilitate Agile ceremonies. Refine user stories with stakeholders and define acceptance criteria. Ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.
SDET at Cubic Transportation Systems
June 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Developed API automation frameworks. Implemented TDD practices using JUnit. Integrated automated tests into CI pipelines. Wrote test scripts for embedded software, generating SNMP messages and testing them.
UAT Analyst at TalkTalk Plc
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
Led UAT testing and validated requirements with stakeholders. Collaborated with cross-functional teams across locations. Tested and validated billing systems using CDR. Created test strategies and reports. Performed root cause analysis and defect resolution. Supported UAT environments.
Senior Test Analyst at Tech Mahindra
August 1, 2010 - April 30, 2016
Led end-to-end testing across onsite and offshore teams. Managed test execution for CRM and billing systems. Authored and reviewed test scripts and strategies. Estimated test complexity with stakeholders. Managed defect lifecycle and reporting. Designed test strategies and ensured traceability.

Education

Master’s in Software Engineering at BITS Pilani
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
BSc Information Technology at Pillai College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services