MANOJ SELVARAJ
About Candidate
Software Engineer with around 2 years of experience in enterprise application development support and software testing, specializing in UI automation and backend validation for large-scale web applications. Proficient in Java programming and building robust automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, with strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, SQL, and database integration. Experienced in implementing data validation logic using JDBC and working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams. Currently focused on transitioning into a Java / Spring Boot Backend Developer role, aiming to design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems with strong architectural and coding standards.
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Led automation and validation efforts across enterprise application releases. Enhanced and optimized Java-based automation framework architecture for scalability and maintainability. Took ownership of backend validation strategies including database comparison and business rule verification. Mentored junior team members in Java automation, SQL validation, and debugging techniques. Coordinated with developers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to resolve critical production-impacting issues. Improved defect triage efficiency through structured root cause analysis and reporting. Actively participated in sprint planning, risk assessment, and release readiness validation.
Contributed to enterprise web application validation across multiple releases in an Agile environment. Developed and maintained automation scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD. Implemented backend data validation using JDBC to verify UI transactions against MySQL/Oracle databases. Designed and executed SQL queries to validate business rules and transactional integrity. Performed regression, smoke, and functional testing across multiple environments. Collaborated with developers to debug backend logic issues and validate API responses. Documented defects in JIRA and worked closely with development teams to ensure faster resolution. Validated event-to-alert mapping workflows in ServiceNow for monitoring systems.
Completed structured enterprise training program focused on Java, SQL, Agile methodology, and application lifecycle management. Gained hands-on exposure to real-time enterprise applications in financial services domain. Learned core backend concepts including JDBC connectivity, SQL query execution, and application workflow validation. Assisted in validating business logic flows and event-driven processing systems. Participated in sprint ceremonies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand SDLC processes. Supported application testing and backend validation activities under senior team guidance. Developed foundational understanding of REST-based services and enterprise monitoring tools (ServiceNow).
