Software Engineer Development

SIKANDAR HAYAT

Hazlet, NJ ***** 347-***-**** *.******@*****.***

Professional Summary

As a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and QA proficiency. With a meticulous approach to crafting robust automation frameworks and a commitment to driving software excellence, I thrive on the challenge of ensuring seamless integration between development and testing. Leveraging a solid foundation in software engineering, I am dedicated to optimizing testing processes, enhancing product quality, and contributing to the overall success of dynamic software projects. Ready to deliver innovative solutions that elevate the reliability and performance of cutting-edge software applications. Skills

Test Automation (Selenium)

Programming Languages (Java, Python)

Test Frameworks (TestNG, JUnit)

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)

Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

API Testing (RESTful, SOAP, Postman)

Test Management Tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Work History

Software Development Engineer in Test 09/2019 - 04/2023 ValueMomentum (Banking And Insurance Clients) – Piscataway, NJ HAI Group QA Lead & Automation Framework Implementation June 2022 - Apr 2023 Cheshire, CT

Led a high-performing manual testing team at HAI Group, overseeing test planning, execution, and ensuring adherence to quality standards in the insurance software domain. Conducted comprehensive manual testing, designing and executing test cases to validate insurance-specific functionalities and ensuring software reliability. Spearheaded the successful implementation of an automation framework, leveraging Java and relevant tools to enhance testing efficiency and reduce testing time for HAI Group's software. Led defect analysis efforts, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and maintain the highest quality standards in HAI Group's insurance software. Contributed actively to Agile development processes, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, aligning with the dynamic nature of software development in the insurance sector. Provided mentorship to team members, conducting training sessions on manual testing techniques, automation frameworks, and industry best practices.

Zions Bancorporation QA Automation Test Engineer Sep 2019 - June 2022 Salt Lake City, UT

Drove quality assurance initiatives for Zions Bank, a prominent banking client, by developing and maintaining over 1000 automated test scripts using Java and relevant frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and JUnit.

Executed hundreds of automated functional, regression, and performance tests to ensure software quality and reliability, contributing to the enhancement of Zions Bank's digital offerings. Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand user stories, and formulate comprehensive test plans tailored to the specific needs of the banking sector. Utilized Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools, particularly Jenkins, to establish and maintain robust automated test pipelines, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of Zions Bank's software releases. Played an integral role in defect analysis, reporting, and collaboration with developers, facilitating prompt issue resolution and maintaining the high quality of software deliverables. Actively participated in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, ensuring alignment with Zions Bank's dynamic development environment. Continuously improved and enhanced test automation frameworks, tools, and processes, significantly increasing efficiency and effectiveness in Zions Bank's software testing practices. Application Security Intern 01/2019 - 06/2019

Z2 Technologies LLC – West Long Branch, NJ

Collaborated with the security team to identify and address security vulnerabilities and gaps in application architecture

Conducted code reviews to identify potential security risks and provided recommendations for remediation Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities. Education

Bachelor of Arts: Information Technology and Informatics 05/2018 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick, NJ

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