Buddhi Kavindra

senior quality assurance engineer

Sysco • Fulltime

Jun 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

Designed and implemented scalable UI automation frameworks using Java with Selenium and Playwright, significantly improving regression efficiency and release confidence. Automated test scenarios for AS400 (IBM i) applications, validating green-screen workflows, data processing, and system integrations. Developed and executed API automation testing using REST-based services (Java-based frameworks), ensuring data integrity across microservices. Conducted batch processing validation, including scheduling, job execution, file handling, and reconciliation of large-scale data workflows. Performed database testing and data migration validation, verifying ETL processes, schema transformations, and data consistency across environments. Collaborated with DevOps to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and faster deployments. Executed performance and load validation to assess system stability under high-volume transactions. Performed root cause analysis, defect tracking, and reporting, improving defect turnaround and system reliability. Partnered with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure high-quality releases. Mentored junior QA engineers and enforced best practices in automation, test design, and quality processes.