Basil S Thomas

Qa Automation Engineer @CIBC

Developed testing methods for both positive and negative testing as needed for the project. Performed Functional, Integration, Smoke, Sanity, and Regression testing using Selenium for new builds and changes.Used JIRA for managing test cases, reporting bugs, and tracking issues. Wrote SQL queries to check data mapping and integrity. Implemented parallel testing with Selenium GRID across different environments.Combined Data-Driven and Behavior-Driven Development in a hybrid framework, using TestNG with Selenium WebDriver for batch tests. Utilized web debugging tools and created XPath and CSS expressions for finding dynamic web elements.Used Apache POI for Data-Driven Testing, and tested REST web services with Postman and automated them with RESTAssured, checking JSON data, status codes, and response times.Participated in SCRUM and sprint meetings, provided weekly updates to the Project Manager, and addressed quality and deadline issues. Maintained detailed documentation of recurring defects and their solutions, with input from stakeholders and developers.Participated in walkthroughs, inspections, reviews, and user group meetings to ensure quality, working with Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and Developers.