Qa Engineer Software

Alina Guzema

SQA Engineer

Contact:

Boston, Massachusetts

Email: *****.******@*****.***

Phone:617-***-****

Profile

Results-driven QA Engineer with over 6 years of experience in testing web and mobile applications. Skilled in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and automated scripts using modern testing tools. Proficient in Agile and SCRUM methodologies. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software through comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, integration, and performance testing. Passionate about learning new technologies and optimizing QA processes. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Technical Skills:

Test Automation: Cucumber, Selenium, Gherkin

API Testing: Postman, RESTful Services

Test Management: Jira, Zephyr, Azure DevOps

Database: SQL, MySQL

Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, SCRUM

Tools: Git, Chrome DevTools, Android Studio, XCode, App Center, TestFlight

Experience

October 2022- April 2025

Software QA • Clean Harbors• Norwell, Massachusetts

Led the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web, mobile, and enterprise software solutions used in environmental and industrial service operations.

Streamlined testing processes by performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance (UAT) testing, resulting in a 20% increase in testing efficiency.

Ensured 99% compliance with environmental and safety standards by conducting thorough validation testing.

Enhanced BDD practices by designing and implementing automated test scenarios using Cucumber with Gherkin syntax.

Maintained robust QA environments and test data, enabling reliable and repeatable automation testing.

Improved API reliability through comprehensive testing with Postman, validating RESTful services for functionality, performance, and security.

Executed SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and verify system behavior after transactions, ensuring database accuracy.

Proactively compared expected and actual results from the database to maintain end-to-end application precision.

Collaborated with developers and DBAs to validate stored procedures, triggers, and data migrations, optimizing data accuracy.

Facilitated effective test strategies by closely working with software developers, product managers, business analysts, and field service teams.

Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, fostering collaborative team progress.

Clearly documented and reported defects, collaborating efficiently with developers to ensure quick resolution and software quality.

May 2022-October 2022

Software QA • Escher Group• Boston, Massachusetts

Analyze and review user stories, use cases or requirements for testing to provide timely and meaningful feedback as applicable.

Develop and maintain comprehensive and concise test cases (e.g., functional, integration, end-to-end) based on user stories, use cases or requirements.

Update of test cases for any review feedback from QA peer-review, senior or lead.

Perform testing based on test cases and update test results.

Perform regression testing when defects are resolved.

Report/ Log defects found with accuracy and supported information (steps, condition, screenshots, etc.)

Track testing progress for status updates/reporting to lead or team.

Installation of testing environment.

Apply established quality assurance process, procedures, and best practices.

Troubleshoot and reproduce support cases with ability to provide emphasis on critical defects that needed to fix or immediate attention.

Reporting to QA lead with regular updates on status, challenges, and concerns in testing.

Work independently for small or mid-size projects and moderate complexity.

Work with a scrum team.

Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when necessary.

July 2021-May 2022

Software QA • SharkNinja • Needham, Massachusetts

Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the company’s product requirements and software specifications.

Write/Review manual test cases used to verify and validate robotic products.

Create system and regression test cases and user scenarios based on requirements and specifications.

Execute manual testing, report defects and identify associated risks.

Test the mobile application for UAT, usability, performance, compatibility and load testing for iOS and Android devices.

Work in lab and manufacturing factory environments.

Contribute to the maintenance and creation of automation tests.

Increased test cases execution productivity by completing an average of 15 complex tests per day.

Collaborate with product managers and developers to create and review release targets and sprint plans.

Researching consumer sentiment to drive KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and CSIs (Consumer Satisfaction Indicators).

April 2018—July 2021

Software QA • RAM Technologies• New York City, New York

Projects:

Project 1 - Web application that helps users find job opportunities and assists with various tasks.

Perform extensive testing of each feature in Mobile and Web-based apps including smoke, functional, GUI, regression, integration, OS/browser compatibility, API, release acceptance.

Create and maintain Test cases.

Write bug reports in Jira and prioritize bug fixes efficiently.

Interact with developers and testing team to identify applications defects.

Prepare detailed status summary reports.

Interact with the offshore development and testing team. Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Project 2 - Personal audio streaming service Web application.

Review all available documents, studying existing systems and integrations, and by interacting with stakeholders to understand their business requirements.

Develop a test plan and test approach artifact with resource requirements and time estimates.

Develop high-level test scenarios and detailed level test cases.

Perform SQL statements for setting up data and retrieve data for tests.

Assist and cooperate with co-workers, supervisor and management.

Project 3 - Communication and collaboration mobile application.

Created a test plan according to the application requirements.

Executed test cases and report defects.

Tested mobile applications by using real devices, Android Studio and XCode simulators.

Verify application functionality under the impact of various interruptions (incoming calls, messages, video calls etc.)

Review functional specification documents, design documents, requirements traceability matrix.

Communicate with developers and Business analysts.

Education

Certificate • TestPro

QA Bootcamp

Master of Science • Northeastern University • Boston, Massachusetts

International Relations

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science • Petro Mohyla University • Ukraine

Law

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