Santhosh Kumaran S

About Santhosh Kumaran S

SDET Consultant with strong foundation in ensuring software quality through a blend of Java Automation, API, Rest Assured, Security and Accessibility testing. My passion lies in developing reliable, efficient testing frameworks and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality applications.I’ve worked on projects in the banking and retail industries, developing robust Selenium Java automation frameworks with Cucumber and TestNG. I streamline workflows using tools like Git, Jenkins, and Maven to support seamless CI/CD pipelines. My testing strategies cover everything from UI automation to backend validation through API testing with REST Assured and Postman.I have extensive experience in: API Testing: Validating backend services and automating API checks with REST Assured and Postman. Security Testing: Using tools like OWASP ZAP for DAST and SonarQube for SAST to identify vulnerabilities early. Accessibility Testing: Ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines using tools like JAWS, NVDA, and Colour Contrast Analyzer. Test Data Management: Creating comprehensive and realistic test scenarios.I thrive in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaboration, continuous improvement, and mentoring team members are integral to my work style.My goal is to continue evolving as an Automation Specialist, exploring advanced tools and practices like AI-driven testing and enhancing CI/CD efficiency. I am passionate about learning new technologies, solving complex challenges, and driving software quality to new heights.Let\'s connect and collaborate on building seamless, secure, and accessible software solutions!

Experience

1. Consultant

   Deloitte

   Jun 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• SRV BOYS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, RASIPURAM

  High school

• PSG College of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Automobile Engineering

  2016 — 2020