Software Development Engineer in Test - SDET

Volkan Karaca

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Dynamic QA Engineer with over 3 years of experience in healthcare application testing and 5+ years of QA experience in total. Proven expertise in both manual and automated testing of web-based and client/server applications. Adept at developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation strategies to ensure software quality. Strong background in Selenium, Java, TestNG, and healthcare-specific systems. Experienced in CI/CD processes with Jenkins and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Known for precise defect analysis and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Avena Information Technology & Services 01/2022 - Present Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Dubai, UAE

• Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases for multiple healthcare application features.

• Implemented and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium, Java, and TestNG.

• Conducted extensive manual testing to identify critical defects and validate functionality.

• Created feature files and implemented test scripts for data-driven testing using Gherkin, JUnit, and POM.

• Developed a robust Cucumber BDD Test Automation Framework from scratch.

• Performed detailed root cause analysis to identify the source of issues during the release validation process.

• Partnered with Development, QA, Business, and DevOps to define requirements, set priorities, and plan product testability.

• Conducted API testing using Postman and REST Assured Library.

• Integrated Jenkins with GitHub for CI/CD pipelines to enable scheduled automated test execution.

• Collaborated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives.

• Documented and tracked defects using Jira, ensuring prompt resolution and generating stakeholder reports.

• Ensured compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements. Turkish Air Forces 08/2002 - 03/2019

Project Officer

• Contributed to QA efforts in the development and execution of various projects by defining project requirements, establishing quality control processes, and preparing technical documentation.

• Conducted compliance assessments to ensure solutions met operational objectives and regulatory standards.

• Monitored and enhanced Information Security measures across the Armed Forces, ensuring compliance with NATO standards.

• Collaborated effectively in multinational environments, contributing to international projects and fostering cross-cultural communication.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Security Studies

Turkish Air War College Istanbul, Turkey

MBA

Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA, USA

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering

Turkish Air Force Academy Istanbul, Turkey

SKILLS

Agile methodologies, Agile/Scrum, API testing, Backend database testing, Behavior Driven Development

( BDD), CI/CD pipelines, Compliance assessments, Cross-cultural communication, Cross-functional collaboration, CSS, Cucumber, Data-Driven Testing (DDT), Dental Claims Cycle, Documentation, Eclipse, EDI X12 files, Git, GitHub, HTML, Information Security, Innovation, IntelliJ IDEA, International projects, Java, JavaScript, JDBC, Jenkins, Jira, JUnit, MacOS, Maven, MongoDB, MySQL, Node JS, Open Dental, Page Object Model (POM), Perplexity AI, Playwright, Postman, Process optimization, Quality assurance, REST Assured, SDLC/STLC, Selenium WebDriver, SQL, Stripe Payment, Tabnine AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), TestNG, Tracking defects, TypeScript, Visual Studio Code, Waterfall, Windows ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Strong understanding of healthcare industry requirements and dental claims processing.

• Experienced in defining quality metrics for both frontend applications and backend services.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and stay organized in dynamic work environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

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