Qa Engineer Financial Systems

Jaspreet Kaur

Manteca, California ************@*****.*** 510-***-**** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

As an experienced QA Engineer with over 5 years of expertise in testing payroll and financial systems, I have successfully ensured system accuracy and compliance through both manual and automated testing. In my most recent role, I improved system reliability by automating critical regression tests using Selenium WebDriver, which increased test efficiency by 40%. I have played a key role in collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to a 25% reduction in defect rates while managing complex test cycles. My ability to implement robust testing processes and streamline defect management has consistently enhanced product quality and user satisfaction, driving operational excellence in high-performance environments.

SKILLS

QA Engineering: Manual/automated testing, defect management, test case design, regression testing.

Payroll Systems: Payroll workflows, time/attendance validation, financial reconciliation, compliance.

Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Jira, Zephyr, HP ALM, SQL.

Agile Practices: Scrum/Kanban, sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, retrospectives

Process Improvement: Root cause analysis, defect prevention, test documentation, reporting

EXPERIENCE

STERICYCLE INC & SHRED-IT. STOCKTON, CA QA Engineer - Payroll Processing Systems Nov 2021 to January 2024

Developed and executed 100+ test cases for payroll processing modules, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outputs, which enhanced overall system reliability and user trust.

Automated 60% of regression test cases using Selenium WebDriver, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual testing time, which accelerated the release cycle and improved testing efficiency.

Conducted end-to-end testing of time and attendance systems, improving data accuracy by 15% and ensuring seamless integration with payroll functionalities to enhance operational effectiveness.

Managed defect tracking using Jira, reducing defect resolution time by 20%, which streamlined communication between QA and development teams and ensured quicker turnaround on issues.

Collaborated with business analysts and developers to achieve 100% requirement coverage, ensuring all payroll system features were thoroughly tested and validated for successful project delivery.

Created detailed test reports, increasing stakeholder confidence by 25% through clear insights into testing outcomes and system performance, ultimately supporting informed decision-making.

SEAPORT INTERMODAL INC HAYWARD, CA QA Analyst - Financial Systems March 2019 – April 2020

Improved financial workflow accuracy and compliance, reduced discrepancies by 25%, enhanced system efficiency by 20%, and supported feature rollouts through effective validation and documentation.

AXIS BANK PHAGWARA, INDIA

Assistant Manager - Banking Operations June 2015 – November 2016

Managed quality assurance for daily banking operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhanced process efficiency through system testing of new features, and increased team performance by training staff on updated processes.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE) NEWARK, CA

DeVry University June 2017 to April 2020

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING AND HR) JALANDHAR,IINDIA

Punjab Technical University April 2012 to March 2015

CERTIFICATIONS

Quality assurance September 2023

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