Ashok  ·  Lead QA Automation / DevOps Engineer  ·  9+ yrs

Senior
9+ years experienceremote
Available within 48 hrs

About Ashok

Ashok is a Test Automation Manager and DevOps Engineer with 7. 5 years of experience in software testing and automation.

9+ years of commercial experience in

Media & EntertainmentSaaS / B2B

Skills(11)

PythonPytestJenkinsDockerGitSeleniumJMeterCucumberBehaveShell scriptJira

Why hire Ashok?

Production deploy authorityMentored 5+ juniorsLed global test teams

Managed teams of 20 members for test automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Designed and implemented automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing test coverage.

Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), guiding teams on test policies and best practices.

Identified and implemented risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Managed a team of 20 members for test automation, enhancing team productivity.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality strategy for OTT applications, improving testing outcomes.

Designed and implemented automation frameworks, increasing test coverage by 30%.

Project highlights(3)

OTT Application Test Automation – Test Automation Manager

Overview: Led test automation for functional and non-functional testing for a major OTT application. Responsibilities: Managed a team of 20 members, overseeing test automation for the OTT application. Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality strategy across multiple platforms. Designed and implemented test strategies, frameworks, and automation solutions for improved efficiency.

PythonPytestJenkinsDockerGitSelenium

Key outcomes:

  • Managed a team of 20 members for test automation.

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality strategy for OTT application.

  • Enhanced test coverage and efficiency for MAX OTT application.

Project 2 – Test Engineer

  • Led a global test team for test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Managed test tracks across projects and coordinated with delivery teams and stakeholders.
  • Led a global test team of 20 members across 3 locations for test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Led complete test management for various test tracks, coordinating with delivery teams and stakeholders.
  • Designed automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and test strategies for software releases.
  • Identified risks and implemented appropriate mitigation strategies, ensuring project success.
PythonPyTestJenkinsDockerGitCucumberBehaveSeleniumShell scriptJira

Key outcomes:

  • Led a global test team of 20 members across 3 locations.

  • Designed automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for software releases.

  • Acted as a single point of contact for group-level test policies and strategies.

Project 3 – Software Expert in Testing

  • Led test architecture and automation efforts for high-quality software releases.
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for testing within various teams.
  • Led test architecture and automation efforts, ensuring high-quality software releases.
  • Collaborated with teams to define test plans, strategies, and best practices.
  • Acted as an SME for testing, guiding teams on test policies and contextual best practices.
PythonPyTestJenkinsShell scriptGit

Key outcomes:

  • Led test architecture and automation efforts.

  • Acted as an SME for testing, guiding teams on best practices.

  • Collaborated with teams to define test plans and strategies.

Industry experience

Media & Entertainment

1 project
  • •OTT Application Test Automation— Test Automation ManagerPython · Pytest · Jenkins · Docker +2

SaaS / B2B

3 projects
  • •OTT Application Test Automation— Test Automation ManagerPython · Pytest · Jenkins · Docker +2
  • •Project— Test EngineerPython · PyTest · Jenkins · Docker +6
  • •Project— Software Expert in TestingPython · PyTest · Jenkins · Shell script +1

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At a Glance

Experience9+ years
Work moderemote
Starting from₹1.8 L/mo
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Owns production deploysGreenfield architectSystem ownerCode reviewerMentor / leads juniors
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