From Classroom to Automation Tester
Divya transformed her career trajectory in just 6 months. By mastering automation testing frameworks, CI/CD integration, and quality assurance strategies, she secured a 12 LPA package and a pivotal role as Automation Tester at EY — a global leader in assurance, consulting, and technology services.
Divya
Automation Tester
12 LPA
Salary Package
35
Days to Hire
EY
Global Leader
Top 3%
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 financial services application, covering regression, 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, 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. Divya 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 her prioritization skills that proved invaluable during her 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
EY
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
Divya's compensation growth mapping from her entry-level role to her current Automation Tester position, highlighting the 12.0 LPA leap post-graduation.
From Internship to Automation Tester
- 2.4 LPA — Entry-Level Internship
- 3.6 LPA — Junior Tester
- 7.8 LPA — Post-Graduation
- 10.5 LPA — Associate Automation Tester
- 12.0 LPA — Automation Tester
Trainer & Mentor Team
"Divya's analytical mindset and her ability to think beyond just test execution set her apart. She approached performance testing with the same rigor as functional testing, understanding that application reliability is just as critical as functionality. Her dedication to mastering the full testing lifecycle made her a perfect fit for the EY team."
- Sarah Jenkins
"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."
- Divya
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