From Classroom to Quantity Engineer Lead
Subrat transformed his career trajectory in just 6 months. By mastering quality engineering leadership, test automation strategies, CI/CD integration, and enterprise-level QA frameworks, he secured a 24.8 LPA package and a pivotal role as Quantity Engineer Lead at Infosys — a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.
Subrat
Quantity Engineer Lead
24.8 LPA
Salary Package
30
Days to Hire
Infosys
Global Leader
Top 2%
Cohort Ranking
The Pivot
Before the Program
- Basic understanding of manual testing and QA processes.
- Struggled with automation frameworks and test strategy design.
- Imposter syndrome during leadership interviews.
- No portfolio of enterprise-scale QA projects.
After the Program
- Mastery in test automation, CI/CD integration, and QA leadership.
- Confident in API testing, performance testing, and test strategy.
- Aced leadership rounds with multiple offers.
- Built an enterprise-grade QA framework for a global client.
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 & Leadership Phase
Diving into Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, CI/CD pipelines, and test strategy design. Developing enterprise-scale test automation frameworks and leading QA teams.
Phase 3: The Placement Prep
Intensive mock interviews, leadership case studies, and resume optimization. Refining the personal narrative for QA Lead roles.
Core Tech Stack Mastered
Capstone Project Mastery
Enterprise QA Framework
QA LEADERSHIPA comprehensive enterprise-grade QA framework for a global financial services application, covering test automation, performance testing, CI/CD integration, and team management with detailed reporting.
Designing a scalable QA strategy for a complex enterprise application with multiple teams, distributed environments, and tight release cycles.
Developed a modular test automation framework with Selenium and TestNG, integrated with Jenkins for CI/CD, implemented performance testing with JMeter, and designed a comprehensive test strategy with team coordination. Achieved 98% test stability and reduced release cycle time by 50%.
Performance Scorecard
Overcoming Challenges
Transitioning from technical execution to leadership and strategy was initially a significant hurdle. Subrat spent over 50 additional hours in peer-learning sessions to master team management, test strategy design, and stakeholder communication. Balancing full-time study with part-time work required immense time-management discipline, teaching him prioritization skills that proved invaluable during his leadership interviews.
Interview Preparation Intensive
Mock Interviews
Completed 15+ rigorous technical and leadership mocks with industry experts, refining approach to QA strategy and team management.
Resume Workshops
Iterated on portfolio presentation to highlight impact-driven metrics and leadership achievements.
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 & Strategy
Whiteboarding a scalable QA architecture and presenting a comprehensive test strategy for a high-traffic enterprise application.
Managerial & Leadership
Final discussion focusing on leadership style, team management, culture fit, and career aspirations.
The Offer
Infosys
Quantity Engineer Lead
Joining the quality engineering leadership team responsible for driving QA strategy, ensuring product reliability, and delivering excellence across the organization's enterprise platforms.
Trajectory: The Ascent
Subrat's compensation growth mapping from his entry-level role to his current Quantity Engineer Lead position, highlighting the 24.8 LPA leap post-graduation.
From Internship to Quantity Engineer Lead
- 3.5 LPA — Entry-Level Internship
- 6.0 LPA — Junior QA Engineer
- 12.0 LPA — Post-Graduation
- 18.0 LPA — Senior QA Engineer
- 24.8 LPA — Quantity Engineer Lead
QA & Testing Trainers & Mentors
"Subrat's strategic thinking and his ability to balance technical depth with leadership vision is what set him apart. He didn't just think about test execution; he thought about the entire quality lifecycle, team dynamics, and business outcomes. His dedication to mastering QA leadership and his problem-solving mindset made him a perfect fit for the Infosys team."
- 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."
- Subrat
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