Qa Engineer
Resume:
NEMET ZURKI
********@*****.*** US Citizen
Chantilly, VA
SUMMARY
Results-oriented Senior QA Engineer with over 9 years of experience in Manual and Automated Software Testing across Government, Healthcare, Banking/Finance, Automotive, and Utilities domains. Deep expertise in validating complex Web, Mobile, and Backend systems built on C#, .NET Core, Angular, and SQL, with hands-on exposure to business-critical platforms and real-time data integrations. Skilled in comprehensive backend validation, including writing and executing complex SQL queries (joins, nested selects, aggregations) across Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, and SQL Server to ensure data integrity, compliance, and transformation accuracy in ETL processes, batch jobs, and non-UI systems. Specialized in validating data pipelines from upstream platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Workday) to downstream systems such as Maximo, CCB, and IIB in utility and enterprise environments. Proficient in API testing using REST and SOAP protocols with tools like Postman, SOAP UI, Insomnia, and REST Assured in Java, validating healthcare transactions (HL7, FHIR, EDI/X12, DICOM, XML/JSON) and financial data flows. Adept at manually creating test data files in CSV, JSON, and XML formats to simulate real-world batch inputs and edge cases. Extensively involved in Functional, System, Integration, End-to-End, UI, UAT, and Regression Testing, with an emphasis on mobile apps
(iOS/Android) and responsive web applications. Designed and maintained Selenium-Cucumber automation frameworks with Java, following POM, Data-Driven, and Hybrid models to support regression coverage and accelerate test cycles. Expert in Agile (SAFe), Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies; actively participates in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives. Worked extensively with Azure DevOps, TFS, JIRA, ALM, Xray, and Zephyr for test case management, defect tracking, and release validation.
Cloud experience includes managing test environments and pipelines in AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, CloudWatch) and Azure, along with test automation execution through Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Docker. Experience in BrowserStack and Perfecto for cross-platform/mobile compatibility testing. Highly effective communicator with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively under tight deadlines. Known for bringing a strong QA mindset to every stage of the SDLC and STLC, and mentoring teams in QA best practices, accessibility testing (JAWS), and debugging using Splunk.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEs:
Agile Defense (Intellibridge) Remote Oct 2024 till Now Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Supported a government digital modernization initiative by leading QA efforts to ensure secure, accessible, and compliant systems that align with federal standards and mission-critical objectives. Responsibilities:
● Led manual testing efforts across functional, integration, regression, UAT, and 508 accessibility testing, ensuring broad test coverage for a dynamic Angular-based web application.
● Authored and executed detailed test plans and test cases based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
● Performed in-depth backend testing by manually creating and validating CSV test files to simulate daily transaction feeds, ensuring accurate data mapping and adherence to business rules for both positive and negative scenarios.
● Validated complex data flows and transformation logic by querying backend SQL databases and verifying against source data and mapping documents.
● Conducted API testing manually using Postman, ensuring robust validation of RESTful services and adherence to DHS standards.
● Collaborated closely with developers, product owners, and security teams to understand requirements, troubleshoot defects, and verify fixes through iterative testing cycles.
● Used JIRA and Confluence for test case management, defect tracking, and documentation of QA activities and metrics.
● Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and reviews, ensuring QA activities remained aligned with Agile goals and timelines.
● Performed risk-based testing to prioritize critical areas and improve efficiency during tight deadlines.
● Provided mentorship to junior QA team members and reinforced compliance with DHS QA processes and documentation standards. Sentara Health Remote work Jan 2024 – Oct 2024
Software Engineer in Test
Developed an integrated mobile and web platform for Sentara Health, empowering patients with seamless access to essential healthcare services. The solution includes Android, iOS, and web applications that enable users to find doctors, schedule appointments, manage their health records, receive notifications, and access a range of patient-focused features. Designed with an emphasis on usability and security, the platform enhances patient engagement, streamlines scheduling, and supports Sentara’s mission to deliver accessible and efficient healthcare through innovative digital solutions.
Responsibilities:
● Designed and implemented robust end-to-end test automation frameworks for Android, iOS, and web platforms using Selenium WebDriver and Appium.
● Utilize and create complex SQL queries extensively to validate data transformations between source and target systems.
● Developed and maintained scalable test scripts for key patient features, including doctor search, appointment scheduling, health records access, and notifications.
● Utilized Perfecto for mobile cloud testing, executing automated tests across multiple real devices and OS versions to ensure consistent user experiences. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) for faster feedback loops and continuous quality assurance.
● Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing for responsive web portal functionality.
● Collaborated with developers, product owners, and business analysts at Agile ceremonies to define acceptance criteria and clarify feature requirements.
● Applied test data management strategies to support various test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
● Performed API testing using tools like Postman and validated backend responses against UI behavior.
● Identified, logged, and tracked defects using JIRA, and worked with development teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
● Contributed performance and security testing efforts to ensure the platform meets industry standards and patient data protection requirements.
Environment: Azure, TFS, Xray, Selenium, Jira, Perfecto, MS-Office, Insomnia General Motors (GM) Remote work Apr 2022 – Dec 2023 Senior Mobile Test Engineer
Developed a groundbreaking mobile application for General Motors (GM) that revolutionizes electric vehicle ownership. This innovative app enables users to seamlessly activate their EV vehicles remotely, offering a convenient and user-friendly experience. In addition to remote activation, the app provides comprehensive details about the vehicle, including real-time battery status, charging history, charging stations, and other essential information. This integration of smart features enhances the overall EV ownership experience, aligning with GM's commitment to advancing automotive technology and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
● Tested and validated mobile applications supporting both traditional gas vehicles and next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring functionality aligned with diverse vehicle telemetry and user interaction patterns.
● Developed and maintained automated test scripts for iOS and Android apps using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD), enabling seamless automation of regression and new feature validation.
● Built robust Selenium-Cucumber frameworks using the Page Object Model (POM) to ensure scalable and maintainable mobile test architecture.
● Performed compatibility and cross-device testing through BrowserStack, executing tests in parallel across multiple devices and OS versions to ensure consistent performance and UI rendering.
● Integrated test execution into Azure DevOps pipelines to automatically trigger regression and smoke test suites upon code check-ins, ensuring early feedback during sprints.
● Utilized TFS (Team Foundation Server) for defect tracking, source control, and test case management, maintaining traceability between requirements, code changes, and test results.
● Participated in sprint ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Stand-ups, collaborating with developers, product owners, and UX teams to refine acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
● Implemented comprehensive reporting using tools like Extent Reports to capture execution logs, screenshots, and defect traces for triage and stakeholder visibility.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate complex vehicle use cases including real-time data sync, remote control features, and vehicle health monitoring.
● Contributed to mobile testing strategy by addressing device fragmentation challenges, identifying OS-level differences, and performing exploratory testing using Perfecto and real devices.
● Supported accessibility validation efforts using JAWS screen reader and tools like Insomnia for API test validation of vehicle telemetry data.
Environment: Azure DevOps, TFS, Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, BrowserStack, Perfecto, Jira, JAWS, Insomnia, SharePoint, MS Office NextGen Healthcare, Irving, CA Nov 2020 – Apr 2022 Software Engineer in Test
Responsibility:
● Led QA efforts for Mirth Connect (NextGen Connect), a healthcare integration engine, focusing on interface testing, message transformation, and end-to-end validation of healthcare data standards including HL7, FHIR, EDI/X12, DICOM, XML, and JSON.
● Verified custom-developed channels and extensions within Mirth Connect for accurate routing, filtering, and transformation of inbound/outbound messages across healthcare systems and partner integrations.
● Tested and validated new debugging functionality in Mirth Connect, including message replay, breakpoint inspection, and transformation logs to support more efficient development and QA cycles.
● Validated complex data flows between systems by testing interface engines, APIs, and backend processes across patient workflows such as ADT, ORU, DFT, and FHIR-based transactions.
● Created edge case test files to validate ETL and batch processes, particularly for healthcare financial operations like insurance premium calculations and claims.
● Designed and maintained a Selenium and REST Assured automation framework in Java, integrated with Jenkins pipelines to support regression and smoke test execution across all test environments.
● Automated and validated REST APIs by parsing JSON payloads, asserting business rules, and verifying inter-service communication stability and accuracy.
● Used Splunk extensively to troubleshoot issues, trace logs, identify root causes, and provide detailed debug insights to development teams.
● Delivered daily automation reports using Extent Reports, with traceability to Jira tickets for requirement coverage and defect tracking.
● Worked closely with developers and product owners to validate user stories and acceptance criteria during every 2-week Agile sprint cycle.
Mentored offshore and junior QA team members in test planning, automation design, healthcare data standards, and CI/CD best practices.
● Conducted manual validation of non-automatable platform features, particularly those requiring UI nuance or one-time configuration.
● Monitored test runs in Jenkins, managed source control via Bitbucket, and validated data pipelines across Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, and SQL Server.
● Deployed and validated environments and services within AWS, including provisioning and managing resources via EC2, ECS, S3 buckets, and monitoring logs and metrics through CloudWatch.
● Supported rotating on-call QA support, using Splunk alerts to proactively run regression or smoke tests in pre-production and production environments.
Environment & Tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, REST Assured, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Extent Reports, Mirth Connect, Docker, AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, CloudWatch), Azure, Splunk, Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server Healthcare Standards: HL7 v2.x, FHIR, EDI/X12, DICOM, XML, JSON, REST APIs South Jersey Industries Hammington, NJ Nov 2018 – Nov 2020 Senior QA Engineer
Responsibility:
● Performed end-to-end database and backend testing to validate the data flow from Salesforce through CCB and Maximo, verifying accurate processing of work orders from initiation to completion via mobile field devices.
● Verified data staging processes, field-level mappings, and ETL jobs to ensure integrity across systems during work order lifecycle events.
● Analyzed the accuracy of data extracted using complex SQL queries, and debugged and optimized queries to ensure precise data was flowing into downstream systems such as Maximo and mobile applications.
● Created and executed manual test cases to validate backend processing and work order updates across multiple platforms and environments.
● Designed and built a Selenium-Cucumber automation framework from scratch to validate the work order creation process in Maximo, significantly reducing manual effort and enabling consistent validation of hundreds of work order codes.
● Participated in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives; collaborated with cross-functional teams to align testing priorities.
● Drafted comprehensive Test Plans based on business rules and technical requirements, covering testing objectives, environments, and validation scenarios.
● Reviewed and updated test cases with input from development teams and product stakeholders; ensured test coverage remained aligned with system behavior and updates.
● Supported mobile work order testing on real devices and verified real-time data sync between field apps and back-end systems.
● Collaborated with technical support and engineering teams to resolve data discrepancies and software issues efficiently. Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Jenkins, Maven, Protractor, AngularJS, Eclipse, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, SQL, Quality Center/ALM, Jira, Salesforce, IBM Maximo, CCB, IIB (IBM Integration Bus), IIS (IBM InfoSphere), Workday, PowerPlan, Windows, Agile/Scrum TD BANK, Mount Laurel, NJ Jun 2018 – Nov 2018
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Responsibility:
● Worked as a QA Analyst in a fast-paced Agile environment, actively collaborating with developers, product owners, and business analysts to validate application functionality and ensure high-quality releases across multiple sprints.
● Developed detailed test cases, use cases, and automation test scripts to support functional, regression, and UI testing activities. Executed manual and automated tests and generated clear, actionable test reports for stakeholders.
● Designed and implemented a data-driven automation framework in Tosca for both UI and non-UI applications, including integration with API and database validations. Migrated existing UFT and Selenium scripts to Tosca, incorporating complex test logic and text file validations to meet project-specific requirements.
● Conducted web service testing using SoapUI, and created a reusable API automation framework using UFT for both REST and SOAP services. Worked on validating dynamic APIs, ensuring conformance to business logic and system integration points.
● Configured and developed Selenium automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Maven. Utilized XPath and DOM to handle both static and dynamic elements in complex Angular-based web applications. Integrated Selenium tests into Jenkins pipelines and executed tests across multiple environments using Selenium Grid for continuous integration.
● Performed cross-browser testing on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome to validate application performance across environments. Conducted GUI, functional, and regression testing using automated and manual approaches to ensure full coverage across iterative sprint releases.
● Verified, edited, and managed test data using Oracle SQL Developer to support backend testing activities and data validations prior to execution.
● Actively participated in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-up meetings, contributing to overall sprint progress and quality delivery.
Environment: Tosca, UFT, ALM, Selenium WebDriver, SoapUI, Oracle SQL Developer, Java, Jenkins, TestNG, Maven, Windows, Agile/Scrum BANK OF AMERICA, PLANO, TX Apr 2016 – Jun 2018
Sr. Test Engineer & QA Lead
Responsibility:
● Performed onsite-offshore coordination for multiple projects, leading end-to-end QA activities and ensuring timely communication between global teams. Analyzed business requirements and functional documents to develop test strategy documents outlining the test environment setup, test phases, entry/exit criteria, and resource allocation.
● Designed and implemented automation frameworks using UFT, Selenium WebDriver, and Tosca, based on data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid models tailored to project needs. Created and executed automated test scripts for smoke and regression testing, leveraging tools such as ALM, Jenkins, and Selenium Grid for continuous integration and distributed execution.
● Developed and validated complex automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, TestNG, and Maven, and configured Jenkins pipelines for scheduled execution. Conducted cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer to ensure consistent functionality in production-like environments.
● Performed manual and automated functional, regression, and GUI testing in highly dynamic Agile environments. Created and executed SQL queries for backend validation and data integrity checks. Executed regression test suites across different environments, including Dev and QA.
● Led web services testing initiatives, performing functional API testing using SoapUI and building automated frameworks for REST and SOAP APIs using UFT and VBScript. Created data-driven test scenarios for web services, ensuring comprehensive validation of business rules and response structures.
● Utilized Quality Center/ALM, JIRA, and Confluence for test management, defect tracking, and project documentation. Collaborated closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders during sprint planning, stand-ups, and review meetings to align testing efforts with delivery goals.
● Prepared and delivered test summary reports, defect reports, and automation execution logs. Participated in QA meetings, provided training and guidance to end-users and team members, and hosted team sessions to address project status, challenges, and technical solutions. Environment: QTP/UFT, Quality Center, Tosca, Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Jenkins, SoapUI, MS Office, MS-SQL Server, Oracle, Windows
EDUCATION
● Master of Science – University of Camerino, Italy, GIS (2012)
● Bachelor of Science – Northeast Normal University, GIS (2010) CERTIFICATES
● Tosca AS1 (COC0067305)
● Tosca AS2 (COC0067905)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● TOOLs: Selenium, Tosca, UFT, TFS, ALM, JIRA, Playwright (js), SoapUI, Docker, Postman, Insomnia, Cucumber, Maven, TestNG, Perfecto, Browser-stack, ALM Octane
● APPLICATIONs: Banking, Healthcare, Automobile, Utility (CC&B, Maximo, Salesforce, Workday)
● Programming languages: JAVA, JavaScript, Python, VBScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Cucumber, Shell
● Databases: SQL Server, Oracle SQL Developer, DB2
● Cloud: AWS, Azure
● OS: Windows, MacOS, IOS, Android
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