QA Engineer

Introduction:

The candidate is a Senior Test Consultant and QA Analyst with over 7 years of experience in manual, automation, UAT, and performance testing across various domains. They are skilled in defining and implementing test strategies, designing and executing UAT plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless validation of business requirements. Proficient in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, and Cucumber, they have hands-on experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, and SOAP UI, and performance testing with JMeter. They excel in defect management, utilizing tools such as JIRA and TestRail to improve defect resolution times. Their expertise extends to Agile methodologies, where they actively participate in sprint planning and retrospectives, working closely with Scrum teams. They have a strong ability to mentor junior testers, enhancing team performance and test maturity. Additionally, the candidate is expanding their skillset in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and CI/CD integration, aiming to automate workflows and improve testing processes. They also bring expertise in cloud testing with AWS and Azure, and a high level of attention to detail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and defect detection.

Responsibilities:

• Defined and implemented test strategies and plans in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Led UAT planning, execution, and sign-off, ensuring validation of business requirements and user expectations.
• Designed and executed detailed test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Managed the full defect lifecycle, improving defect resolution times and ensuring timely fixes.
• Developed and implemented automation test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and Cucumber.
• Conducted API testing with Postman, REST Assured, and SOAP UI to ensure smooth system integration.
• Performed performance testing using JMeter for load and stress testing.
• Worked closely with business stakeholders to align test scenarios with business processes and requirements.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, making go/no-go decisions.
• Integrated automation tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines for improved testing efficiency.
• Actively participated in Agile Scrum/Kanban processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Mentored junior testers, enhancing their skills and improving test automation processes.
• Optimized testing coverage and reduced regression cycle times through strategic automation efforts.
• Provided detailed test progress reports, risk assessments, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Enhanced test maturity within teams by driving the adoption of advanced testing methodologies such as TDD and BDD.
• Contributed to cloud testing practices and integration with AWS and Azure environments.
• Focused on achieving high defect detection rates through rigorous testing, including manual and automated methods.