Sainikhil Mamidala

About Sainikhil Mamidala

I am a QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in building scalable automation frameworks, API testing, and integrating quality engineering into modern DevOps environments.I have strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber (BDD), and REST Assured, with hands-on experience designing end-to-end test automation solutions for enterprise applications. I have successfully implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps, enabling continuous testing and faster, more reliable releases.My experience includes working with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. I am passionate about driving automation-first and shift-left testing practices to improve software quality, reduce manual effort, and accelerate delivery cycles.I have also worked extensively on API testing, microservices validation, and database validation using SQL, ensuring data integrity and system reliability across distributed systems. Key Skills:• Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber (BDD), TestNG• API Testing (REST Assured, Postman, Microservices)• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)• Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform (IaC)• AWS & Cloud-Based Testing• SQL & Database Validation• Agile, DevOps, Shift-Left TestingI enjoy solving complex quality challenges, optimizing automation frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.I am currently open to opportunities as a QA Automation Engineer / SDET / Software Test Engineer.Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can build robust automation frameworks and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Experience

1. Qa Automation Engineer

   State Farm

   Aug 2025 — Present · IL, US

   Led the design and evolution of a scalable test automation strategy for UI and API layers, leveraging Selenium, Java, Cucumber (BDD), and REST Assured to improve coverage and long-term maintainability.Championed automation-first and shift-left practices, embedding quality early in the SDLC and reducing defect leakage into later stages.Owned integration of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), enabling continuous validation and faster, more reliable releases.Drove quality engineering for microservices architecture in Docker and Kubernetes environments, ensuring stability across distributed systems.Delivered significant efficiency gains by reducing manual testing effort by 70%+, accelerating feedback loops and increasing deployment confidence.Defined and implemented scalable test environments using Terraform across AWS and Azure, improving consistency and minimizing environment-related issues.Collaborated closely with DevOps teams to support modern deployment strategies (including blue-green deployments) and strengthen release validation processes.Enhanced system observability by integrating monitoring and logging solutions (Splunk, ELK, Grafana), enabling faster debugging and root cause analysis.Provided technical guidance and contributed to best practices in test design, automation frameworks, and CI/CD adoption across the team.Ensured high-quality delivery of critical insurance domain workflows, improving end-user experience and reducing production defects.

Education

• Amrita vishwa vidyapeetham, Bangalore

  Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

• Lewis University

  Master's degree, Computer Science