Akash  ·  Lead QA Automation Engineer  ·  10+ yrs

Principal
India10+ years experienceremote
Available within 48 hrs

About Akash

Akash has led Automation QA efforts for over a decade, focusing on designing automation, QAOps, performance, and security frameworks. He is proficient in tools like Selenium Grid, Apache JMeter, Azure DevOps, and Google Cloud Platform, showcasing strong troubleshooting and documentation skills. His experience spans multiple automation projects across Web, Mobile, API, Desktop, and Database applications, particularly in the finance domain.

Core expertise

Selenium WebDriver
testing
10/10
Azure DevOps
devops
10/10
Apache JMeter
testing
10/10
Google Cloud Platform
cloud
10/10
Python
language
9/10
CJ
Core Java
language
9/10
Jenkins
devops
9/10

Additional skills(6)

Selenium WebDriverAzure DevOpsApache JMeterGoogle Cloud PlatformAPI Automation (SOAP & REST)CI-CD (general)

Why hire Akash?

Production deploy authorityMentored 5+ juniorsLed end-to-end client requirements

Designed and implemented various automation frameworks including TDD, BDD, and POM.

Created QAOps pipelines for continuous quality assurance across multiple projects.

Developed and deployed finance-domain automation projects using cloud platforms.

Created multiple Automation projects for Web, Mobile, API, Desktop App, and Database applications.

Developed Finance Domain-based Automation projects with Web, Mobile, and API, incorporating Performance Automation.

Implemented master and slave concepts for heavy load testing across multiple automation projects.

Project highlights(4)

Federal Government Grant System – Lead Automation QA

Overview: Multi-tenant system designed for the US Federal Government, supporting roles such as Admin, Manager, Applicant, Reviewer, Provisional Reviewer, Finance user, and Advocates within a grant system. Responsibilities: Handled end-to-end client requirements for the project. Developed automation solutions for faster execution. Performed load testing to ensure system stability and performance.

Selenium WebDriverAzure DevOpsApache JMeter

Key outcomes:

  • Handled end-to-end client requirements.

  • Developed automation for faster execution.

  • Performed load testing.

Laundry Services Automation – Lead Automation QA

Overview: System integrating 50+ interconnected systems to provide customer service and revenue generation for a laundry business in the USA. Responsibilities: Created QAOps pipelines for continuous quality assurance. Developed Web and Mobile Automation Projects. Integrated projects with GCP Kubernetes and AWS containers for parallel execution.

Selenium WebDriverAzure DevOpsGoogle Cloud Platform

Key outcomes:

  • Created QAOps pipelines.

  • Developed Web and Mobile Automation projects.

  • Integrated projects with GCP Kubernetes and AWS containers for parallel execution.

Digital Transformation Portal – Lead Automation QA

Overview: A digital platform that supports and drives digital transformation by providing strategy, technology, and training. Responsibilities: Handled end-to-end client-managed projects, including all aspects of Automation and Manual QA. Created an API Automation project for SOAP and REST-based APIs with response assertion and CI-CD integrations.

Selenium WebDriverAzure DevOpsGoogle Cloud Platform

Key outcomes:

  • Handled end-to-end client-managed projects.

  • Created API Automation project for SOAP and REST-based APIs.

JellyFish US Limited – Role

JellyFish US Limited — digital platform + strategy/tech/training for digital transformation.

API Automation (SOAP & REST)CI-CD (general)

Key outcomes:

  • Handled end-to-end client-managed projects, including Automation and Manual QA.

  • Managed processes and documentation with team handling.

  • Created API Automation project for SOAP and REST-based APIs with response assertion and CI-CD integrations.

10+ years of industry experience

FinTechReported in resume

Ready to work with Akash?

Onboard within 48 hours. No long hiring cycles, no recruiter middleman.

At a Glance

LocationIndia
Experience10+ years
Work moderemote
Direct hirePossible
Start within48 hours
From$2,012/ month

Single contract. Billed in USD.

Typically responds within 4 business hours.

5-day replacement guarantee
48-hour onboarding, single invoice
Direct chat — no recruiter middleman

Top Skills

Selenium WebDriver
10/10
Azure DevOps
10/10
Apache JMeter
10/10
Google Cloud Platform
10/10
Python
9/10
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