Pankaj
Software Development Engineer in Test @Global It Geeks
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WORK HISTORY
Software Development Engineer in Test @Global It Geeks
London, GB
Delivering end-to-end test automation for a web-based certification and assessment platform (ExamNinja), supporting continuous delivery across Agile sprint cycles- Designed and maintained a scalable UI automation framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG following Page Object Model (POM) architecture, achieving 80%+ automated regression coverage- Led Playwright-based automation for critical user journeys, reducing manual regression effort by approximately 60% across key application workflows- Developed BDD automation test suites using Cucumber and Gherkin, improving test readability and enabling non-technical stakeholders to review acceptance criteria directly- Built and maintained REST API automation using Rest Assured and Postman, validating backend services, authentication flows, JWT token handling, and payload structures across 50+ API endpoints- Integrated automated test suites into Jenkins and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing on every pull request and reducing deployment validation time by 40%- Performed cross-browser and cross-environment testing using Selenium Grid, ensuring compatibility across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari- Validated microservices and distributed system components in containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting cloud deployments on AWS- Leveraged AI-assisted tools including GitHub Copilot to accelerate automation script development, cutting average script creation time by 30%- Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives — contributing to test strategy, test planning, and defect triage in JIRA. Tech Stack: Java · Selenium WebDriver · Playwright · TestNG · Cucumber (BDD) · Gherkin · Rest Assured · Postman · Jenkins · GitHub Actions · Docker · AWS · JIRA · Git · Page Object Model · Agile/Scrum
EDUCATION
Adarsh Public High School, India
High School Diploma, Mathematics, English, Science, and Communication Skills.
Vardhman Mahavir Kota University
A Levels in IT, Computer Systems, Configurations, IT, Computer Systems
The University of Law
MSc Cybersecurity Management, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Jaipur National University
BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Mathematics
ABOUT PANKAJ
Results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5+ years of experience building robust, scalable automation frameworks that accelerate release cycles and raise software quality across web and API-based applications.Specialising in end-to-end test automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Cypress, with deep expertise in REST API testing via Rest Assured and Postman. Proficient in BDD methodologies using Cucumber and Gherkin, enabling business-readable test coverage and stronger QA-development collaboration.Experienced in integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, supporting continuous delivery and faster deployment validation. Skilled in shift-left testing practices within Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, test strategy, and defect lifecycle management using JIRA and Azure DevOps.Cloud and infrastructure exposure includes Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure with hands on experience validating microservices and distributed systems in containerised environments. MSc in Cybersecurity Management further strengthens expertise in testing authentication flows, API security validation, and data integrity across cloud platforms. Core Technical Skills- UI Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress (Java, TypeScript)- API Testing: Rest Assured, Postman- BDD Frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin- CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Git- Cloud & Containers: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes- Test Management: JIRA, Agile/Scrum, Test Planning, Test Strategy- AI-Assisted Testing: GitHub Copilot Certifications- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 — Feb 2026- Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Based in Coventry, UK. Open to hybrid and remote Automation Test Engineer, SDET, and QA Automation roles across the UK — including London, Manchester, and across United kingdom. Eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
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