Development Engineer Software
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CEYDA USTA CIGER
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST
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Qualification Overview
Skilled and results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 6 years of professional experience in the Education, Transportation, and Healthcare industries. Strong background in automated testing of web applications using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and API testing tools. Consistently delivers robust automation frameworks and drives continuous improvement in software quality.
Key Skills
Java
SQL
XML
CSS
XML
Gherkin
Junit
TestNG
Selenium WebDriver
Cucumber
RESTAssured Library
Postman
Maven
Jenkins
Git, GitHub
Page Object Model
Behavior-Driven
Development
Agile/Scrum
OracleMySQL
PostgreSQL
JDBC
SQL Developer
IntelliJ IDEA
JIRA
Experience
MARCH 2023 - PRESENT
Software Development Engineer in Test K12 – Herndon, VA
● Developed and maintained an advanced Selenium WebDriver test suite using Java to validate UI components of the learning platform.
● Built modular and scalable automation scripts using Maven and integrated CI pipelines in Jenkins.
● Used JUnit and TestNG to structure tests for optimal readability and reusability.
● Authored Gherkin-based feature files and automated BDD scenarios with Cucumber.
● Validated REST APIs using RESTAssured Library and Postman.
● Used JDBC with SQL queries for backend data verification in Oracle and MySQL.
● Managed tasks, sprints, and defect tracking through JIRA in Agile team settings.
MAY 2021 – FEB 2023
QA Automation Engineer NSD – Chantilly, VA
• Created robust Selenium WebDriver test scripts for critical transport modules using Java.
• Developed and executed JUnit test cases, organized and executed with Maven and Jenkins.
• Applied Cucumber and Gherkin for creating easy-to-read BDD- style test cases.
• Built API test cases using RESTAssured Library and Postman to test data flows between logistics services.
• Used JDBC and SQL Developer for end-to-end database verification across PostgreSQL systems.
• Collaborated closely with dev teams and QA peers to plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
Education
STRAYER UNIVERSITY –
Ashburn, VA
2012-2014
Master of Eng., Enterprise
Network Management
G.P.A - 3.1
CANKAYA UNIVERSITY
Ankara, Turkey
2005-2009
Bachelor of Science,
Computer Engineering
G.P.A - 3.4
SEP 2019 – APR 2021
QA Engineer Truth Initiative – Washington, DC
● Automated repetitive test cases in Java using Selenium WebDriver.
● Maintained JUnit-based test suites and executed them using Maven as a build tool.
● Wrote Gherkin scenarios and integrated BDD with Cucumber framework.
● Conducted API verifications with RESTAssured Library and Postman.
● Performed SQL and JDBC validations against medical record data.
● Followed Agile practices and used JIRA for sprint tracking and defect reporting.
JUNE 2014 – AUG 2019
SEO Analyst, Web Developer MonarcSoft – Vienna, VA
• Utilized HTML and CSS to create client websites.
• Responsible for maintaining SEO guidelines and integrity on each customer website.
• Developed an initial introduction package for new customers that explained the benefits of good SEO.
• Accountable for long-term and day-to-day maintenance and technical support of site including suggestion solutions and analyzing requirements to meet user needs.
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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