Abhishek Sharma

QA Engineer @ finova | Specializing in Functional Testing, SQL and API Testing | Graph QL | Passionate about Banking & Financial Services|MCP Automation

Delhi, India

About

As a passionate Quality Assurance (QA) professional with over two and half years of hands-on experience in the BFSI and Ed-Tech domain, I specialize in ensuring the seamless performance and compliance of banking and Ed-Tech applications. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and the intricate workflows that are critical in the banking industry and Ed-Tech domain. With a strong background in manual and automated testing, I am proficient in designing and executing test plans, identifying bugs, and ensuring the robustness of applications. My experience spans across functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing along with a strong focus on performance and security testing to meet the high standards of the banking sector. I take pride in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances user experience and maintains data integrity. My knowledge of industry best practices, combined with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, helps me to drive quality in every phase of the software development lifecycle. Key skills and technologies: Manual Testing Agile Methodology (Scrum, Kanban) Banking Domain Knowledge (Core Banking Systems, Payment Systems and Payment Gateways) Tools: JIRA, Postman, Azure Devops, google lighthouse Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. I am always looking for opportunities to grow and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking team, particularly in projects that drive digital transformation within the financial services industry.

Experience

  • finova (Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote)
    • Quality Assurance Engineer
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      At finova , I worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer focusing on quality assurance and testing for multiple clients, primarily within the banking domain, including lending and mortgage applications. I collaborated closely with Business Analysts (BAs) and development teams to address bugs raised in production and UAT, following the Agile methodology to ensure seamless software delivery. Bug Testing & Resolution: Worked with the development and BA teams to identify, test, and resolve defects raised during the production and UAT phases, ensuring timely resolutions and minimal impact on the end-user. Regression & Smoke Testing: Performed rigorous regression and smoke testing to verify that new code updates did not affect existing functionality, ensuring the stability of applications prior to releases. Test Planning & Time Estimation: Collaborated with the team to develop detailed test plans based on project requirements, providing accurate time estimations for testing efforts to align with overall project timelines. Cross-Browser Testing: Conducted cross-browser testing to ensure compatibility and smooth functionality across different browsers and platforms, enhancing the application's usability and performance. Knowledge Transfer & Training: Delivered Knowledge Transfer (KT) and training sessions to onboard new team members and ensure ongoing skill development, fostering a collaborative team environment. Bug Tracking & Follow-Up: Utilized Azure Boards to track and report bugs, ensuring they were properly prioritized and followed up on until resolved, maintaining clear visibility throughout the testing process. Agile Collaboration & Ceremonies: Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure that the project was on track to deliver a defect-free application.

    • Jr. QA Engineer
      Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Responsibilities: ➤ To understand project and epic functional requirements. ➤ Participates in daily internal standups with project managers and clients. ➤ Conducted Regression Testing and Smoke Testing after full deployment. ➤ Writing test cases and executing test cases. ➤ Document Letter Testing. ➤ Defect Reporting: Preparing defect reports and managing defect reporting and tracking in Microsoft Azure Boards. ➤ Replication of Bugs on Microsoft Azure Boards. ➤ Data Validation: Validating front- end application data with database using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Wireframes/BRS Document. ➤Test Plan Management : Managing Test plans and ensuring test report verification and approval. ➤ Performs CRUD operations from API Postman tool

  • Graduate Engineer trainee at GenX Info Technologies Pvt Ltd
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 · 6 mos

    GenX was established in 2004 with an idea to build a reputable brand in the fields of application development and business process outsourcing services. Genx has delivery center in Gurgaon, India & partner office (finova) in London, UK. Genx is focused on creating cost effective winning solutions for companies across the globe. They believe in constant learning is the key to winning in this competitive world. To achieve this we thrive upon creating an atmosphere where our people continuously use their education & experience to develop new skills and knowledge. Responsibilities : Learning and Development : ➤ Participate in training programs to understand company processes, tools, and technologies. ➤ Gain knowledge of engineering principles and practices relevant to the specific field. ➤ Collaborate with team members on engineering projects and tasks. Quality Assurance: ➤ Participate in quality control and assurance processes to ensure compliance with standards. ➤ Gained knowledge of testing and validation of engineering solutions.

  • QA Trainee at Magic EdTech
    Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 · 2 mos

    Magic EdTech is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape by making digital learning accessible, immersive, and effective for all. Their mission is to empower clients—publishers, EdTech companies, higher education institutions, and workforce learning organizations—by providing innovative solutions that enhance the learning experience. Responsibilities: ➤ To understand project and epic functional requirements. ➤ Participates in daily internal standups with project managers and clients. ➤ Writing test cases and executing test cases. ➤ Document Letter Testing. ➤ Testing of LMS Visuals and interactives ➤ Defect Reporting: Preparing defect reports and managing defect reporting and tracking in Jira. ➤ Replication of Bugs. ➤ Conducted Regression Testing and Smoke Testing after full deployment. ➤ Data Validation: Validating data from BRS Document. ➤Test Plan Management : Managing Test plans and ensuring test report verification and approval.