Andrew Balint

Software Development Engineer in Test

636-***-**** adzpf7@r.postjobfree.com

San Diego, CA

Executive Summary

Skilled full stack SDET with nearly 6 years of experience designing, developing, and executing automated test frameworks for complex software systems. Possesses a solid foundation in Java programming and test automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit. Consistently delivers high-quality software releases that meet stringent quality standards and user expectations. Demonstrated success in implementing efficient testing strategies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, and designing comprehensive test scripts for validating software functionalities. Technical Skills

● Programming Languages: Java, SQL, Gherkin

● Test Automation Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit

● Database Testing: Oracle Database, MySQL Database, JDBC

● API Testing: Postman, REST Assured

● Build Tools: Maven

● Version Control: Git/GitHub

● IDEs: IntelliJ, Eclipse

● Testing Methodologies: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Positive and Negative Testing, Parallel Testing

● Test Design Techniques: Page Object Model, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Data Driven Testing

● Bug and Issue Tracking: Jira

● CI/CD: Jenkins, AWS

● Documentation and Reporting: HTML Reports, Cucumber JSON Reports, Apache POI Work Experience

SAP - Tempe, AZ

SDET December 2021 - Present

● Maintained an automated regression test suite for the SAP Concur T&E application, achieving an impressive automated test coverage of 84%

● Engineered a powerful Java based Data Driven Testing framework by synergizing Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and JUnit, boosting test efficiency for SAP

● Utilized Behavior Driven Development (BDD) principles, embedding Gherkin syntax into the test framework, thereby bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation

● Used Maven for build automation and efficient dependency management

● Performed Database Testing by utilizing JDBC for database connectivity, and expertly designing and executing SQL queries to validate data accuracy

● Actively contributed to Agile Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, and Sprint Demos, fostering effective teamwork

● Employed REST Assured to effectively validate RESTful APIs

● Collaborated with development teams to integrate API testing into the CI/CD pipeline using Postman and REST Assured

● Mastered the use of Git as a version control system, ensuring collaborative and efficient code management

● Automated Smoke and Regression test suite execution using Jenkins and Maven, ensuring reliable builds

MINDBODY, Inc - Scottsdale, AZ

Software Test Automation Engineer July 2019 - November 2021

● Led the automation efforts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber, maintaining a consistently high percentage of automated coverage on the flagship MINDBODY application

● Implemented Behavior Driven Development principles with Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and JUnit

● Performed Database Testing using JDBC and expertly crafted SQL queries,

● Created detailed HTML reports for test execution results, enabling efficient communication across teams

● Leveraged Maven to streamline project builds and dependency management, enhancing overall efficiency in the development and testing lifecycle

● Automated Smoke and Regression testing via Jenkins and Maven for dependable test execution

● Further developed understanding and utilization of the Java programming language

● Implemented Postman and REST Assured to effectively perform API testing Varsity Tutors - St Louis, MO

QA Engineer January 2018-June 2019

● Conducted rigorous manual testing of Varsity Tutors’ groundbreaking Live Learning Platform, while collaborating closely with the development team

● Used Jira for managing test cases, tracking defects, and facilitating seamless communication between development, testing, and product management teams

● Collaborated with automation testers to provide valuable insights into test scenarios and user workflows, contributing to the development of automated test scripts

● Employed intuitive and exploratory testing techniques to uncover defects that might not be captured by formal test cases, enhancing overall software quality

● Harnessed knowledge of Java programming to collaborate with automation testers and develop competency in automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and JUnit Education

Lindenwood University August 2011-December 2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

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