From Classroom to Automation Tester
Aditya transformed his career trajectory in just 6 months. By mastering automation testing frameworks, Selenium, CI/CD integration, and quality assurance strategies, he secured a 9 LPA package and a pivotal role as Automation Tester at HCLTech — a global leader in IT services and digital transformation.
Aditya
Automation Tester
9 LPA
Salary Package
35
Days to Hire
HCLTech
Global Leader
Top 4%
Cohort Ranking
The Pivot
Before the Program
- Basic understanding of manual testing concepts.
- Struggled with automation frameworks and scripting.
- Imposter syndrome during technical interviews.
- No portfolio of test automation projects.
After the Program
- Mastery in Selenium, TestNG, and CI/CD integration.
- Confident in API testing, performance testing, and test strategy.
- Aced technical rounds with multiple offers.
- Built an enterprise-grade test automation framework.
The Learning Journey Timeline
Phase 1: The Foundation
Mastering core Java, OOP principles, and manual testing concepts. Building a strong foundation in software development life cycle and QA methodologies.
Phase 2: The Automation Phase
Diving into Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and advanced automation frameworks. Developing robust test scripts with real-world scenarios and CI/CD pipelines.
Phase 3: The Placement Prep
Intensive mock interviews, system design for test automation, and resume optimization. Refining the personal narrative for senior QA roles.
Core Tech Stack Mastered
Capstone Project Mastery
Enterprise Test Automation Suite
SELENIUMA comprehensive enterprise-grade test automation framework for a banking application, covering regression, functional, API, and performance testing with CI/CD integration and detailed reporting.
Flaky test execution, unreliable reporting, and lack of integration with CI/CD pipelines made it difficult to validate critical business flows across multiple environments.
Implemented robust wait strategies, Page Object Model, integrated Extent Reports for clear reporting, and added performance testing with JMeter. Integrated the framework with Jenkins for automated execution on every code commit. Achieved 96% test stability and reduced execution time by 40%.
Performance Scorecard
Overcoming Challenges
Mastering performance testing and integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines was initially a significant hurdle. Aditya spent over 45 additional hours in peer-programming sessions to master JMeter and Jenkins. Balancing full-time study with part-time work required immense time-management discipline, teaching him prioritization skills that proved invaluable during his technical interviews.
Interview Preparation Intensive
Mock Interviews
Completed 15+ rigorous technical mocks with industry experts, refining approach to test automation and performance testing.
Resume Workshops
Iterated on portfolio presentation to highlight impact-driven metrics and automation strategies.
Soft Skills Training
Mastered the STAR method for behavioral rounds, ensuring clear, confident communication of past experiences.
Interview & Placement Process
Online Assessment
Aced a 90-minute test covering Java, OOP, SQL, and logical reasoning.
Technical Round
Live coding interview tackling Selenium automation, API testing, and performance testing scenarios.
System Design
Whiteboarding a scalable test automation and performance testing architecture for a high-traffic application.
Managerial
Final discussion focusing on behavioral questions, culture fit, and career aspirations.
The Offer
HCLTech
Automation Tester
Joining the quality engineering team responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise applications serving global clients across industries.
Trajectory: The Ascent
Aditya's compensation growth mapping from his entry-level role to his current Automation Tester position, highlighting the 9.0 LPA leap post-graduation.
From Internship to Automation Tester
- 1.8 LPA — Entry-Level Internship
- 2.7 LPA — Junior Tester
- 5.9 LPA — Post-Graduation
- 7.9 LPA — Associate Automation Tester
- 9.0 LPA — Automation Tester
Automation Testing Trainers & Mentors
"Aditya's dedication to mastering the fundamentals of test automation before jumping into complex frameworks is what set him apart. During our 1:1 sessions, he consistently asked probing questions about test architecture and performance. He didn't just want to automate; he wanted to understand how things worked under the hood. That curiosity is the true hallmark of a senior QA engineer, and it's exactly why he excelled in his interviews."
- Mr. Fahim
"Consistency was my secret weapon. The curriculum was tough, but showing up every single day and trusting the process changed my life. Uncodemy turns ambition into achievement."
- Aditya
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