Description

Detailed-oriented QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in testing projects throughout the testing phases. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving, dedicated to company growth and improvement by implementing effective quality control procedures. Focused on creating collaborative efforts between support and engineering teams to implement system or product-level change to benefit end users. An analytical, result-driven, and self-motivated individual with good organisation and time management skills. Working closely with the team to uncover defects/bugs and improve the testing process. Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies and strategies with a better understanding of SDLC. Focus on customer needs and satisfaction, setting and maintaining high-quality standards and productivity levels.

Expertise in Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, and Data-Driven testing. Identifying gaps in current processes and tools and suggesting new ways to improve them while working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Ability to learn quickly and to think of innovative solutions.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Ofsted
QA Tester
PUBLIC SECTOR
June 2023 - Today (3 years)
Manchester, United Kingdom
❖ Carrying out functional, non-functional, and regression testing throughout the project life cycle in a
multi-disciplinary environment.
❖ Performing both manual and automation E2E testing of software systems.
❖ Performing backend API testing using Postman automation testing tool.
❖ Writing, debugging, and refactoring test code using Cypress automation testing tool.
❖ Developing and maintaining test data using Visual Studio code (JSON) and uploading to Azure
DevOps storage.
❖ Collaborating with the Lead Test Engineer/Manager to develop and maintain effective strategies,
test plans, test cases/specifications, and schedules.
❖ Document detailed test scripts/cases by working closely with engineers and business analysts to
reach a common understanding of functional/non-functional requirements and the level of test
coverage required.
❖ Manage the identification, recording, analysis, and prioritization of all Defects and coordinate the
re-testing of all Defects within projects, and Continuous Improvement projects.
❖ Develop and maintain testing documentation and procedures in line with company practice.
❖ Write clearly, logically, and correctly, avoiding overly complex language and being able to meet
the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
❖ Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous delivery of quality services
throughout the SDLC.
❖ Working closely with product managers, product owners, and engineers for a better understanding
of the product and identify areas for improvement.
❖ Prioritizing my task using a decision matrix based on available criteria and data (timeline and
importance).
❖ Learning and adapting to changes in work patterns, environments, and new technologies.
❖ Learning from successes and failures, seeking teammates’ feedback, adapting to changing
circumstances, and accepting new ideas and initiatives.
Functional testing Non functional Smoke testing Regression testing Cypress Automation Manual
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