Payal Choudhary

About Payal Choudhary

I am a passionate Python Automation Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience architecting and implementing cutting-edge test automation frameworks that drive software quality across Agile teams. My expertise centers on leveraging Python and PyTest to build scalable, maintainable, and extensible automated test solutions, tailored for dynamic microservices and cloud-native environments. Test Framework Design: Developed custom automation frameworks from the ground up, optimizing execution, reporting, and scalability for fast-evolving products. Strengths include modular architecture, reusable test components, parameterization, and robust error handling. Comprehensive API & Integration Testing: Adept at designing and automating RESTful API test suites, employing advanced techniques such as contract testing, data-driven validation, and negative testing to maximize coverage and reliability. CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Skilled in embedding automation into Jenkins pipelines and working with Docker and Kubernetes to enable truly continuous, scalable testing workflows. Resilience & Performance: Experienced with performance benchmarking using JMeter, implementing chaos testing for distributed systems, and validating system stability under load. Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on with Splunk, system logs, and custom reporting to drive rapid root-cause analysis and improve test transparency. Cloud & Microservices Expertise: Deployed and maintained automated tests within AWS, Kafka, and Kubernetes ecosystems to validate multi-environment consistency and reliability.I work with Agile/Scrum teams, collaborating across development, QA, and DevOps to embed quality at every stage.Collaboration is at the heart of my work — I partner closely with developers, QA, and DevOps to ensure quality is embedded from development through deployment.My goal: To push the boundaries of automation by building frameworks that deliver rapid feedback, catch complex defects, and support sustainable engineering at scale.

Experience

1. Project Engineer

   Wipro

   May 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Client: Xperi Inc.• Automated a large portion of critical regression and functional test cases using PyTest, streamlining test execution and significantly reducing QA cycle times.• Built a custom mock server using Flask to mimic complex API behaviors, enabling faster test cycles and reducing reliance on unstable environments.• Performed in-depth API validation, uncovering several high-impact issues involving response delays and inconsistent data payloads.• Led system-level testing for multiple features, validating interactions across backend services, APIs, and integration layers.• Conducted performance testing using JMeter, uncovering bottlenecks and contributing to key backend optimisations.• Set up and maintained Jenkins-based CI pipelines with embedded test automation, ensuring stable builds and early defect detection. • Leveraged Splunk and system logs for efficient monitoring and debugging, helping reduce turnaround time during critical release phases.• Experimented with fault injection and chaos scenarios to assess system behavior under stress and failure conditions.• Worked in Agile/Scrum teams with active involvement in sprint ceremonies and close collaboration with developers and product owners.• Managed and optimised test environments using tools like Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, and Kafka, ensuring smooth test execution across distributed systems.

Education

• Heritage Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2018 — 2022