Test Engineer Quality Assurance

Sezer Ertugrul

Software Automation Test Engineer

C: 614-***-**** Columbus, OH 43235 *********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sezerqa SUMMARY

Over 7 years of experience in software quality assurance and automation testing web applications, focusing on functional and regression testing. Proven ability to design and implement test automation strategies and frameworks. Strong understanding of Agile-Scrum methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail. Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Experience in mentoring junior QA engineers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workstate Consulting LLC Columbus, OH Nov 2023 – Present Senior Software Consultant QA

• Created test scripts and maintained testing framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, JUnit, and Maven.

• Performed API testing by creating automated test scripts to validate requests and responses for XML, and JSON.

• Created Acceptance Criteria based on provided requirements and sketches and collaborated with the developers and project owner to ensure the application met all expectations by ensuring test cases covered all of them.

• Using Jira X-Ray, I created story and bug cards, assigning them to relevant developers for clear communication and efficient issue resolution.

• Conducted accessibility testing by adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

• Have a deep understanding of Agile project management processes and the different phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Defect Life Cycle (DLC).

• Provided constructive feedback during code review and mentored junior Quality Engineers. Nexient LLC Dublin, OH Mar 2021 – Oct 2023

Software Quality Engineer II

• Created an automation testing framework using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, TestNG, JUnit, and Maven to reduce manual testing and improve test coverage.

• Performed API Testing using POSTMAN by validating requests and responses for XML, and JSON.

• Performed backend testing and used simple SQL queries to verify the database tables for the data inserted from GUI, and for the data import.

• Used Rally as a task management and bug-tracking tool to identify, isolate, and report defects and bugs.

• Gained hands-on experience with Apache JMeter for Performance and Load testing, and familiarity with Playwright.

• Experience in escalating systems by finding the root causes of defects using the ServiceNow ticketing system.

• Conducted accessibility testing by adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). I Speak Better San Jose, CA Jan 2019 – Feb 2021 Software Test Engineer

• Designed and executed robust test automation strategies and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks using Selenium, Specflow, MSTest, NUnit, and C#.

• Customized frameworks for API automation using REST Assured, optimizing testing efficiency.

• Conducted extensive functional and regression testing of web applications, ensuring the highest quality.

• Managed test cases and tracked defects with precision using Jira X-Ray, facilitating clear communication and efficient issue resolution.

• Demonstrated proficiency in working within an Agile methodology, adapting to changing project requirements and priorities.

Concept Cleveland, OH Aug 2016 – Dec 2018

Software Quality Engineer

• Proficiently documented tests and software defects in Jira, facilitating efficient communication with software developers and expedited issue resolution.

• Demonstrated a solid understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices, elevating the overall quality assurance process.

• Leveraged firm knowledge and hands-on experience with relational databases, especially MySQL, for comprehensive testing and query writing.

• Demonstrated the capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team, ensuring productive contributions.

EDUCATION

Kafkas University Bachelor of Science Kars, Turkey SKILLS

• Testing Methods: Functional, Regression, Smoke, API, Front-end, Back-end, Database, and Accessibility Testing

• Testing Tools: Selenium, Specflow, Cucumber, TestCafe, Playwright

• Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#

• RDBMS: SQL, MySQL

• Version Control: Git, GitHub, Gerrit

• Tracking Tools: Jira, Rally, TestLink, and TestRail

• CI/CD: Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI

• API: RESTful, Postman, REST Assured

• Frameworks: Data-Driven, Behavior-Driven, Hybrid, Page Object Model

• Methodologies: Agile - Scrum

• IDE: Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code

• Operating Systems: Mac OS, Windows

• Soft Skills: Analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, mentoring. CERTIFICATIONS

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate (AWS SAA) Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder

Salesforce Certified Administrator

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