Quality Assurance Software Development

Leila Safavi

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Phone: 980-***-****

Location: Irvine, CA

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Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance. Proficient in Java, Selenium WebDriver, and test frameworks like JUnit and TestNG. Adept at implementing Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and Gherkin. Skilled in Back-End, Database, API testing. Core Competencies

• Java Programming

• Test Case Design, Execution, and Automation

• Database& API Testing

• Smoke& Regression Testing

• Cross-browser and Cross-platform Testing

Technical Proficiencies

• Programming Languages: Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML

• IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA, SQL Developer

• Version Control: GIT, GitHub

• Build Tools: Maven

• Tools: Postman, JIRA

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins

• Cloud Platform: AWS

• Testing Frameworks: JUnit, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, Cucumber

• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JDBC

• Methodologies: Page Object Model, Behavioral Driven Development (BDD), Agile Scrum Professional Experience

Lowe's/ Charlotte, NC

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

January/ 2023 – July/ 2024

• Work as part of an Agile team, contributing to the successful delivery of CRM projects.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver, increasing test coverage by 30%.

• Implement BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin to improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Utilize Maven for project build and dependency management, reducing build time by 20%.

• Integrate JUnit frameworks for reliable test case execution and reporting.

• Design and execute SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and consistency.

• Conduct API testing using Postman and RestAssured, ensuring data integrity and endpoint validation.

• Streamline deployment process through CI/CD practices using Jenkins.

• Perform functional, end-to-end, and regression tests to ensure software quality assurance.

• Identify and report defects using Jira, contributing to continuous improvement in testing processes.

• Conduct cross-platform and cross-browser testing to ensure consistent user experiences. Allstate/ Charlotte, NC

QA Automation Engineer

June/ 2020 – December/ 2022

• Developed comprehensive test cases and test plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring thorough test coverage.

• Enhanced automated test scripts using JUnit and Maven, improving code reusability and maintainability.

• Adopted POM-based automation strategies with Java and Junit in IntelliJ IDEA to optimize testing process.

• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, prioritizing user stories in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Implemented BDD framework using Cucumber, facilitating clear and concise test scenarios.

• Utilized JDBC for database connectivity and testing, ensuring accurate data flow and transactions.

• Conducted SQL testing for backend validation, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Integrated RestAssured for API test automation, ensuring seamless API functionality.

• Coordinated CI/CD enhancements using Jenkins for efficient deployment. XPO Logistics/ Charlotte, NC

QA Analyst

April/ 2019 – June/ 2020

• Created and maintained automated test suites using Java and Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test efficiency by 25%.

• Collaborated with developers and product owners to identify and resolve defects, improving product quality.

• Used Jira Xray for comprehensive test case management and issue tracking.

• Developed Java and Selenium tests, ensuring high-quality web applications.

• Employed Maven for build automation, simplifying project setup and management.

• Applied BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin to align tests with business requirements.

• Contributed actively in Agile-Scrum ceremonies, ensuring project alignment throughout SDLC.

• Performed SQL and JDBC database testing for data accuracy.

• Leveraged RESTAssured library for comprehensive API testing, improving API reliability. Achievements

• Improved test execution time by 35% through optimized test scripts and efficient use of test frameworks like JUnit and TestNG.

• Successfully automated 90% of regression test cases using Java and Selenium WebDriver, significantly reducing release cycles.

Education

Master’s in public health 2020- 2022 GPA 4.00 West Coast University (Texas, Dallas) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tehran Azad University (Iran, Tehran)

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