Shailesh Sharma
Dublin,Leinster
Summary
Senior QA Automation Architect and Technical Lead experienced in software testing and automation in web, mobile, and gaming domains. Achieved 60-65% automation coverage and improved execution time by 60% while enhancing reliability by 30% through development of scalable automation frameworks and leadership of Selenium-to-Playwright migration. Focused on driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration among stakeholders within Agile/Scrum environments.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Sr Tech Lead QA Automation
Boyle Sports
Louth, Ireland
2021.06 - Current
- Led the strategic migration from Selenium to Playwright, reducing test execution time by 60% and improving test reliability by 30%, while modernizing the overall automation architecture.
- Architected and implemented a modular, scalable TypeScript + Playwright automation framework, establishing reusable components, standardized design patterns, and maintainable automation practices.
- Achieved 60–65% automation coverage across web, mobile, and gaming applications, enhancing regression efficiency and bolstering release confidence.
- Developed and maintained end-to-end automated test suites for web and mobile applications, improving test coverage and execution efficiency while ensuring regression stability.
- Optimized regression testing through automation, reducing manual effort and accelerating the overall regression cycle.
- Designed and developed automation frameworks from the ground up using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Git, ExtentReports, and Spark Reports.
- Developed automation solutions across multiple technology stacks, including C#, .NET, Python, Java, TypeScript, Selenium, and Playwright.
- Evaluated and introduced Playwright-based automation practices to improve locator stability, execution performance, parallelization, and overall test maintainability.
- Led Proof of Concepts (POCs) for modern automation technologies, including Microsoft Playwright for web UI automation and Sikuli image recognition for testing legacy gaming applications.
- Integrated TestRail into the QA workflow for structured test case management, execution tracking, traceability, and test reporting.
- Oversaw complete defect lifecycle using Jira and Team Foundation Server (TFS), collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely defect resolution and enhance quality outcomes.
- Performed peer code reviews to enforce coding standards, design principles, automation best practices, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
- Mentored and coached QA engineers on automation architecture, framework usage, coding standards, design patterns, and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to define automation strategies, improve quality processes, and support reliable delivery across release cycles.
QA Lead
Zenius Learning Platform
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Led QA team to develop automation test suite using Selenium, Cucumber BDD, hybrid framework, Junit, and Page object model, enhancing testing efficiency.
- Managed team of 15 QA professionals, fostering collaboration and driving quality assurance initiatives.
- Utilised TestNg framework for executing test scripts, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
QA Lead
Airtel Payments Bank
Gurgaon
2016.08 - 2019.01
- Managed a team of 12 QA professionals, focusing on delivering quality software products through structured testing processes.
- Agile Execution: Oversaw daily QA activities in an Agile environment, covering functional, sanity, system, and regression testing across both Android and iOS apps.
- Release Ownership: Managed end-to-end testing, UAT, and security signoffs for main Customer App, serving as final checkpoint before production release approval.
- Led end-to-end testing for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) product, successfully securing official certifications in collaboration with the NPCI team
- UPI Certification: Collaborated with NPCI team to conduct testing and secure certification for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) product.
- Automation Delivery: Built out a mobile automation suite for the Android app using Cucumber BDD and the Page Object Model (POM) to make the test framework easier to maintain.
- Extensive experience in mobile application testing (Android & iOS), spanning Functional, Sanity, System, Regression, and Retesting methodologies.
- Traffic & API Analysis: Conducted API testing with Postman and utilised proxy tools like Charles, Fiddler, and MITM to log HTTP/S traffic, debug system errors, and ensure data security.
- Experience in SQL queries, Putty, and JIRA as a defect management tool
Senior Software Test Engineer
Unify Technologies
Gurgaon
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Developed test cases, performed string translations, and analysed memory leaks in HIKE app to optimise user experience.
- Tested instant messaging app HIKE for functionality and performance.
- Conducted compatibility testing across web, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.
- Worked as an Individual contributor in an Agile methodology-based software development cycle.
Senior Software Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
Noida
2014.03 - 2015.04
- Conducted upgrade, migration, smoke, sanity, and regression testing to validate software stability and functionality after changes.
- Tested mobile and web applications for Windows, iOS, and Android platforms, ensuring compatibility and performance across multiple devices.
- Utilised Jira for creating and executing test cases across various modules, ensuring thorough coverage and bug tracking.
- Gained understanding of client-server application architecture and functionality.
Software Engineer
Infosys Limited
Pune
2012.12 - 2014.01
- Tested web and mobile applications (web, native, hybrid) to ensure functionality and user experience.
- Logged software defects in HP-QC to enhance application quality and facilitate timely resolutions.
- Executed data migration from legacy systems to SAP using AS 400, Rumba, and SAP NetWeaver, ensuring data integrity throughout the process.
Software Engineer
Breit Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2011.01 - 2012.08
- Worked through all the project life cycle SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), starting from high-level design to system/integration testing.
- Participated in various development and review teams for SDS (System detail specifications), TSD (Technical specification documents), coding, test cases/test plans, unit testing, system testing, and integration testing.
- Executed smoke, functional, compatibility, and user interface testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Acquired practical knowledge of testing tools, including Selenium and QC, enhancing testing capabilities.
- Created test log documents and analysed test results to identify issues and support quality assurance processes.
- Verification of fixed bugs and subsequently closing them if they passed the test case.
- Logged defects into Bugzilla for efficient issue management.
Education
Masters - Big Data Analytics and Management
Griffith College Dublin
Dublin 2019.02 - 2020.07
Diploma - Software Testing
Mindscripts Technologies
Pune, IndiaBachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Mindscripts Technologies
Pune IndiaSkills
- Software architecture
- Test Automation Strategy
- Analytical problem solving
- Process improvement
- Emerging technologies
- Adaptability
- Ownership & Accountability: Take end-to-end ownership of deliverables, consistently following through on commitments and maintaining high standards of quality
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Effective under pressure
Technical Skills
- Automation & Testing: Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Web & Mobile Automation, API Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Black-Box Testing
- Programming Languages: TypeScript, Java, C#, .NET, Python
- Frameworks & Design Patterns: TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, Reqnroll/Cucumber, BDD, Page Object Model (POM)
- CI/CD & DevOps: Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Maven
- Test Management & Defect Tracking: Jira, TestRail, Team Foundation Server (TFS)
- Reporting: ExtentReports, Spark Reports, Allure
- Cloud & AI Testing: BrowserStack, BrowserStack AI, Low-Code/No-Code Testing
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Test Strategy, Test Planning
- Architecture & Leadership: Automation Framework Architecture, POC Development, Code Reviews, Technical Mentoring, Automation Strategy
Timeline
Sr Tech Lead QA Automation
Boyle Sports
2021.06 - Current
QA Lead
Zenius Learning Platform
2021.01 - 2021.06
Masters - Big Data Analytics and Management
Griffith College Dublin
2019.02 - 2020.07
QA Lead
Airtel Payments Bank
2016.08 - 2019.01
Senior Software Test Engineer
Unify Technologies
2015.09 - 2016.08
Senior Software Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
2014.03 - 2015.04
Software Engineer
Infosys Limited
2012.12 - 2014.01
Software Engineer
Breit Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.08
Diploma - Software Testing
Mindscripts Technologies
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Mindscripts Technologies