Quality Assurance Software Development

SUMMARY

With over three years as a dedicated QA engineer, I am specialized in ensuring flawless software performance through expertise in both manual and automated testing. Proficient in the intricacies of Software Quality Assurance processes and methodologies, I possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. Known for exceptional analytical capabilities and effective communication, I thrive in demanding professional environments. Experienced in meticulous defect documentation, systematic issue reproduction, and collaboration with development teams, I navigate varied testing settings with ease. A results-driven professional, I actively seek opportunities in dynamic organizations to contribute and grow. Eager to bring my skills to a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers avenues for personal and professional development.

SKILLS

●Jenkins

●Slack, MS Teams

●Jira, Rally

●Postman

●JMeter, BlazeMeter

●Complex Problem Solving

●MS SQL Server

●Selenium WebDriver

●Cucumber

●Java, Groovy

●Microsoft Office

●Azure DevOps

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiently navigated through the intricacies of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Bug Life Cycle, and Agile Development Methodologies at every phase.

Conducted comprehensive functional testing, coupled with a keen ability to meticulously review and analyse business requirements alongside the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Formulated Test Scenarios and executed a diverse range of testing methodologies, including Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, Ad hoc Testing, System-level and data-level Testing, Functional Testing, and Database Testing.

Instrumental in generating comprehensive and meticulous project management plans and schedules, utilizing the Agile/Scrum methodology for heightened efficiency.

Possess expertise in designing specialized JIRA configurations tailored for Testing and Defect Tracking purposes.

Demonstrating a robust command of source repository systems like Git/GitHub, enabling seamless and impactful code collaboration with global team members.

Skilfully composed intricate SQL queries, seamlessly combining multiple tables in alignment with business logic to execute meticulous data validation.

Exemplified expertise in articulately documenting defects with precision, intricate details, and comprehensive recreation steps, utilizing Azure DevOps.

Thoroughly assessed web services with a focus on both data and functions, employing the robust capabilities of Postman.

Adept at orchestrating Defect Follow-Up Meetings and conducting meticulous root cause analyses following the successful logging of defects.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven team collaborator, possessing analytical acumen to adeptly navigate problem-solving in demanding and high-stress situations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Engineer

Prudential Financial,Newark NJ 2022-Present

Primary Roles:

Diligently assessed business requisites, system prerequisites, and data mapping specifications through seamless collaboration with clients, developers, and the QA team.

Played a proactive role in every phase of both the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Leveraged the pre-existing Selenium framework with a strategic approach, emphasizing increased reusability to elevate overall efficiency.

Employed JIRA as the primary bug-reporting tool for meticulous bug tracking and comprehensive defect reporting.

Executed scrupulous backend testing by employing SQL queries to validate database data and utilized the same queries to retrieve pertinent information, facilitating the execution of user-specific test cases.

Implemented a tailored agile methodology, to optimize project processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Utilized asophisticated REST client to conduct comprehensive and proficient testing of REST web services, ensuring thorough validation and optimal functionality.

Participated in daily Scrum meetings, collaborating closely with the Scrum master and UI developers to ensure effective coordination and project alignment.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Harman International– Stamford, CT 2020 - 2021

Primary Roles:

Crafted comprehensive test scenarios and defined acceptance criteria for assigned user stories, utilizing the JIRA platform.

Played an integral role in multiple testing phases, encompassing business functionality testing, integration testing, regression testing, positive & negative testing, ensuring the product's optimal performance with each iterative update.

Contributed to the development of the Equity Application within the framework of agile software development methodology.

Facilitated seamless collaboration with geographically dispersed teams, adeptly assigning tasks and overseeing team management.

Executed thorough testing on Web Services APIs, leveraging protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SOAP, and WSDL, while utilizing the SoapUI tool to interface with a variety of system interfaces.

Participated in web services testing utilizing REST ASSURED, where I wrote code to send requests and verify response XML/JSON.

Effectively organized and tracked requirements using Traceability matrices within Zephyr.

Utilized SQL tools to run queries, validating the accuracy of data loaded into target tables from the database.

Implemented comprehensive functional testing for a Java-based application, leveraging the capabilities of Selenium to ensure robust performance and reliability.

Deployed intricate Xpath expressions for precision in data extraction, harnessing the tool's advanced capabilities to seamlessly retrieve and process information.

Took part in conference calls alongside onsite coordinators to grasp on-site team activities, delivery timelines, and client requirements effectively.

Syveryn Kotliarchuk

*********@*****.*** 347-***-**** Queens,NY

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