Proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles. Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for automating web-based applications. Experience with TestNG for test execution and reporting Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and automation tools (e.g., Maven). Experience with version control tools like Git. Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in testing APIs using tools like Postman, Familiarity with Agile development processes (Scrum). Strong software testing background with experience in identifying and reviewing test plans, testcases, and testing results. Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers, conduct code reviews, set coding standards, and ensure adherence to test automation best practices. Oversee test execution, ensuring defects are reported. Integrate tests into CI pipelines with tools like Jenkins and Maven, and review test reports for quality and coverage. Collaborate with development and manual QA teams to identify automation candidates, integrate tests into the testing lifecycle, and resolve defects. Continuously monitor and improve test execution performance. Optimize automated test scripts to reduce execution time while maintaining or increasing coverage. Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) to ensure tests run during the build process, enabling early detection of issues in the software development lifecycle. Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in test automation. Propose improvements to automation processes and testing strategies to enhance software quality and delivery efficiency.