Automation Engineer Qa

SVETLANA GUSACHENKO

SDET QA Automation Engineer

Murrieta, CA *****************@*****.*** 916-***-**** LinkedIn Profile Sponsorship not required in the US SUMMARY

• Results-driven SDET/QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience in testing web applications and cloud services within Agile environments.

• Proven track record of designing, building, and optimizing test automation frameworks from the ground up, reducing manual testing efforts by up to 40% and improving coverage by 50%.

• Skilled in various testing methodologies (white box, black box, functional, performance, load, and mobile testing) and proficient with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Docker.

• Skilled in privacy-focused code audits and AI-driven tooling, having contributed to training Meta’s Metamate AI/ML assistant to detect risks and enforce best practices in code reviews.

• Experienced in testing complex systems, including retail hardware integrations and POC systems, ensuring real-time data accuracy and seamless backend communication.

• Collaborative team player with a passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing, dedicated to driving software quality and efficiency.

CORE SKILLS

• Programming & Web: JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS

• Automation Tools & Frameworks: Cypress, Playwright, WebDriverIO, Node.js, Mocha, Django, Selenium

• Test Approaches & CI/CD: Page Object Model (POM), Email Reporting, Azure Pipelines, GitLab

• Databases & IDEs: VS Code, PyCharm, MongoDB, Django DB, MySQL, GraphQL

• API & Performance Testing: Postman, Axios, Django, JMeter

• Cloud & Containerization: Azure, AWS, Docker

• AI/ML QA Contribution: Privacy code review training and feedback for Metamate (Meta’s internal AI assistant)

• Hardware & POC Testing: Retail device integration (barcode scanners, printers, weighing scales), real-time data synchronization

• Bug/Task Management/Mobile Testing: Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello/ TestFlight, Xcode, Android Studio PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meta - Software Development Engineer in Test (Contract)09/2022 – Present

• Reduced manual testing by 40% and increased regression coverage by 50% through the development and maintenance of robust Playwright-based test automation suites.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to define end-to-end automation strategies, enhancing user experience across web applications.

• Integrated API testing within UI workflows, cutting bug resolution time by 30% and improving overall product stability.

• Optimized existing test scripts for 25% faster execution and enhanced compatibility with frequent application updates.

• Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, elevating software quality and team performance.

• Led audits of privacy-related code for compliance with data protection standards and contributed to training Metamate, Meta’s internal AI assistant, by providing feedback and data to enhance its ability to identify privacy risks and recommend best practices during code reviews.

AQUEOUS - Software QA Engineer 09/2021 – 07/2022

• Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive test automation frameworks from scratch using Cypress, Node.js, Chai, Mocha, and Axios, ensuring optimal web application performance.

• Built and refined a Continuous Integration pipeline (GitLab, Docker) to streamline deployment processes and accelerate feedback loops.

• Executed functional, white/black box, accessibility, cross-browser, cross-platform, performance/load (JMeter), and mobile testing (TestFlight, Xcode, Android Studio).

• Collected and analyzed logs on AWS to ensure data integrity and swiftly address anomalies.

• Proactively identified and tracked defects using Jira/Xray, providing detailed documentation and collaborating with developers for timely fixes.

• Created detailed test plans, test cases, and end-to-end scenarios to maintain high-quality product releases. REACT SMART DEVELOPMENT - Software QA Engineer 01/2019 – 06/2021

• Analyzed business requirements to identify and design effective test cases, highlighting ambiguities or contradictions in specs.

• Collaborated closely with developers and cross-functional teams to solidify optimal testing strategies and ensure swift issue resolution.

• Logged high-quality bug reports for discrepancies, maintaining clear documentation for reproducibility and efficient fixes.

• Built an automation framework from scratch in accordance with POM principles, utilizing Selenium IDE, WebDriverIO, Node.js, and Azure Pipelines.

• Drove test automation strategy and execution, successfully integrating CI/CD to enhance software delivery speed and stability.

GEFEST - Software QA Engineer

04/2016 – 10/2018

• Collaborated in an Agile environment, supporting sprint planning and driving iterative improvements in workflow.

• Liaised with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and streamline the testing process.

• Executed manual test cases based on software requirements and provided actionable insights to developers for swift bug resolution.

• Conducted API testing with Postman, ensuring robust backend functionality and data accuracy.

• Tested integration of retail hardware devices, including barcode scanners, label printers, and weighing scales with embedded software, ensuring accurate inventory management and real-time data synchronization across systems. EDUCATION

• Technical College, Anzhero-Sudzhensk, Russia

Major: Accounting

• Far Eastern Federal University, Ussuriysk, Russia Major: Biology

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

RedRover.school – JavaScript Course Instructor

• Taught and mentored QA interns on JavaScript test automation fundamentals, REST API usage, and Git/Docker essentials.

CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Valid through 09/13/2027)

• Coding and Test Automation (2018)

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