UK QA automation consulting from a senior SDET with strong GMT timezone overlap.
I help UK engineering teams fix flaky test suites, reduce regression bottlenecks, and build
release pipelines they can trust. My experience comes from full-time SDET roles at
Oracle, Flipkart, and Logitech-scale programs — real delivery, not consulting theory.
⏰ GMT/BST overlap: 4.5–5.5 hours — I cover your entire working day💰 USD pricing, GBP-friendly invoices
Your team needs a senior SDET who works in your timezone — not against it.
Full-day overlap
IST is only 4.5 hours ahead of GMT. I cover most of your working day.
My standard day (12:30–9:30 PM IST) overlaps 8 AM–5 PM GMT/BST perfectly. I join standups, participate in sprint ceremonies, and respond in real-time — no async-only limitation like US timezone consultants.
Fintech and SaaS experience
I've worked at the scale UK fintech and SaaS companies operate at.
Flipkart's CRM platform (Smart Assist) served 10M+ users. Oracle's enterprise release process is as rigorous as any UK financial services environment. The testing discipline transfers directly.
Outcome-based engagement
Fixed price, defined outcome, 50% guarantee.
No hourly billing. No scope creep. The Stabilization Sprint carries a 50% outcome guarantee — if the release signal is not measurably better, I refund half the fee.
Proven outcomes
Full-time SDET results I can bring to your UK team.
Oracle (Jul 2022–Present)
40% regression reduction, 35% reliability gain
Designed Java + Rest-assured automation frameworks, integrated 200+ API checks into Jenkins CI, mentored SDETs, and improved service reliability across a multi-team enterprise environment.
Core automation team: Selenium BDD, Cypress, Backstop.js visual validation, 22+ Jenkins jobs per week across 6 locales. Directly relevant for UK teams managing multi-market delivery.
99% test stability, 0% pre-prod leakage, 10M+ users
Built UI automation from scratch (Java + Selenium), achieved 68% GUI coverage on self-serve flows, maintained 99% integration test accuracy. Full CI/CD pipeline with Git PR hooks via Jenkins.
Common questions about hiring a remote SDET consultant from India.
What is the timezone overlap like?
Excellent. IST is 4.5 hours ahead of GMT (5.5 during BST). My working day (12:30–9:30 PM IST) covers your full 9 AM–5 PM working day. I join standups, sprint reviews, and can respond in real-time — no async delay.
Do you have experience with UK-style enterprise environments?
Yes. Oracle's engineering discipline, compliance requirements, and release governance are comparable to what you would find in UK banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS. I understand SOX-adjacent controls, change management, and audit-ready testing.
How do you handle billing and contracts?
Fixed-price in USD. I can issue GBP invoices if needed. Engagements start with a release audit (7-10 days, $2,400) or a Stabilization Sprint (20 days, $7,200 with 50% outcome guarantee). Contracts are straightforward — scope, price, timeline.
Can you start immediately?
I typically start within 1-2 weeks of a signed agreement. The first week is always the diagnosis — no guesswork, just observation, measurement, and a prioritized action plan.
Next step for UK engineering leaders
20-minute fit call. Free. No pitch. See if your team is a fit.
I'll review your situation and tell you what's slowing your releases — and what to do about it. If we are not a match, I will say so.