Suriya Bhagavan
Software Development Engineer in Test Iii @Barclays
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WORK HISTORY
Software Development Engineer in Test Iii @Barclays
Manchester, GB
Led a team of SDETs and QA engineers, designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web applications. • Developed and implemented a hybrid test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured, and Java, resulting in a 50% reduction in testing time. • Achieved a remarkable 50% reduction in testing time and saved $450 every month through the efficient utilization of the hybrid framework. • Executed automated test scripts for front-end and back-end systems using Selenium, Rest Assured, and Java.• Integrated test automation into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing and deployment.• Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, maintainability, and scalability of test automation code.
EDUCATION
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management
SKILLS
ABOUT SURIYA BHAGAVAN
Senior SDET & Test Architect | 14+ Years | Java | Selenium | Playwright | REST Assured | CI/CD | Banking & FintechI\'m a Test Architect and Senior SDET with 14+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade automation frameworks across web, API, and cloud platforms — specialising in banking and regulated environments in the UK and India.I don\'t just write tests. I design the frameworks, lead the teams, and embed quality into every stage of the delivery lifecycle.What I bring to the table: Framework Architecture — Designed and delivered hybrid automation frameworks (Selenium, Rest Assured, Java) achieving 85% test coverage and in annual infrastructure cost savings across distributed infrastructure. CI/CD Integration — Integrated full automation suites into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, cutting release cycles by 50% and enabling continuous quality assurance. Team Leadership — Led and mentored a team of 12 SDETs, driving a 75% reduction in testing time and improving overall code quality by 88%. Measurable Outcomes — 95% average test passing rate. 75% increase in code coverage. 20% reduction in critical defect escape rate. Domain Expertise — Deep experience in banking, payment processing systems, and regulated environments. Currently based in Manchester, UK delivering for a major UK retail banking programme.Tech Stack:Java | Selenium WebDriver | Playwright | Rest Assured | TestNG | Cucumber (BDD)| Jenkins | GitLab CI/CD | Docker | Postman | Jira | SQLCurrently: Based in Manchester, UK Open to permanent opportunities across the UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, and other international locations in Senior SDET, Test Architect, QA Automation Lead, and Quality Engineering Lead roles. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship requiredFeel free to connect or message me — always happy to talk about quality engineering!
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