Software Development Api Testing

Nataliia Nagula

**************@*****.*** 773-***-**** Chicago, IL LinkedIn

Citizen Willing to relocate

SUMMARY:

5+ years of experience with SQA projects related to testing Web and Mobile applications

Skilled in creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts by using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, JUnit/TestNG, Page Object Model (POM)

Proficient in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks, API testing, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD)

Extensive experience with various types of testing including Functional, Regression, smoke, sanity, GUI, Ad hoc, User Acceptance (UAT), and Accessibility (a11y)

Expert with creation, execution, and maintenance of test documentation: Test Plans, Test Suites, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Strategy, Traceability metrics

Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC, STLC) methodologies such as Agile/SCRUM/Kanban

Motivated and self-learning person with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills

Dedicated to the project, a great team player with the ability to work independently

Exceptional organization and time management skills

Enjoy learning new technology and concepts (GenAI)

SKILLS:

Languages and design patterns: Maven, POM, HTML, CSS, SQL, Java, XML

Frameworks: Selenium Webdriver, Cucumber

DataBase: Oracle, MySQL, PeopleSoft

CI/CD: Jenkins, Github Actions

API: Postman, Swagger, CharlsProxy

OS: Android OS, iOS, macOS, MS Windows

TMS: JIRA (jQuery), Trello, TestRail, Confluence

Version control: Git, Github, Bitbucket

Tools: Android Studio, XCode, Appium

Development Methodologies: Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Agile Scrum/Kanban, Waterfall

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software QA Engineer Best Buy Richmond, VA June 2022 – Present

Responsible for testing e-commerce Web and Mobile apps based on iOS and Android OS

Conduct thorough functional, smoke, regression, sanity, E2E, GUI, and accessibility testing

Create, execute, and maintain detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured Test plans, Test suites, and Test cases

Backend API testing utilized Postman, Charles Proxy, verify output based on specification

Utilize Unix commands, ADB commands

Perform browser compatibility testing using BrowserStack (Chrome, Safari, FF, Edge)

Recreate complex customer and production-reported issues to determine root cause and verify the fix

Led bug triaging and escalate issues as necessary

Close collaboration with product, design, and engineering, outsourced teams in terms of reviewing requirements for new and existing features, defects discussion/reproducing, and finding how to resolve them

Data validation through SQL queries to perform Backend testing of the data held on a database

Actively participate in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, and review sessions, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality e-commerce solutions

Provide mentorship for newcomers, set up KT sessions, and support during onboarding process

Software QA Engineer Staples Boston, MA July 2020 – May 2022

Tested e-commerce retail Staples Web application

Performed functional, regression, smoke, sanity, E2E testing

Conducted in running API testing using Postman, create collections, verify output

Developed and executed SQL queries to verify how data is being synced, stored, and updated properly

Executed, and maintained smoke/regression test scripts in Java using the Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber framework, employing Gherkin language for clear, business-readable test scenarios for the Staples Web app

Led bug triaging process

Attended the weekly meetings to update on upcoming features and bugs and as a result have helped decrease the communication gaps across teams

Reviewed and analyzed PRD documentation

Prepared daily and weekly summary reports

Quality Analyst Johnson & Johnson Titusville, NJ Aug 2019 – June 2020

Tested Mobile pharmaceutical applications based on iOS and Android OS

Created and documented comprehensive Test Cases and Test Scenarios in TestRail for user stories within the sprint cycle, ensuring thorough test coverage and maintaining a traceability matrix for requirements

Ran manual functional, smoke, regression, and integrational API testing using Swagger/Postman testing in various test environments, meticulously reporting defects for failed test cases to ensure product quality

Performed compatibility testing across multiple browsers (IE, Chrome, Safari) to ensure consistency of functionality

Utilise adb commands, Android studio, Xcode, Charles Proxy

QA Manual Tester EpicentrK Kyiv, Ukraine Sep 2018 – Apr 2019

Conducted thorough manual functional testing for e-commerce Web app based on a detailed analysis of requirements and deployment environments, ensuring accurate verification of test results through various outputs and transmissions

Documented and tracked issues identified during testing, actively participating in troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported problems, ensuring timely and effective solutions

Verified software changes for functionality as documented, under direct supervision, ensuring error-free releases and maintaining high software quality standards

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration 2014 – 2018

Major: Management and Administration

National Economic University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

Associate of Applied Science 2019 – Present

Major: Web Development

Wilburn Wright College, Chicago, IL

References available upon request

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