Test Engineer Software

Tsion Zewde

202-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Gaithersburg, MD

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Software Test Engineer with 7+ years of experience in manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications, specializing in ensuring software quality across the SDLC. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Postman, JIRA, and performance testing tools like JMeter. Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and AWS cloud testing, with a proven track record of process improvement and delivering high-quality results. Collaborative and detail-oriented, with experience mentoring junior testers and driving testing strategies in Agile environments.

Objective: Seeking a Senior Test Engineer role to leverage expertise in quality assurance and contribute to innovative testing strategies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charity Dynamics – Austin, TX

Lead Software Test Engineer 12/2021 -

●Developed and executed comprehensive test plans, cases, and scenarios to ensure 100% coverage of system functionalities.

●Maintained and executed over 100 automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, achieving a 15% improvement in testing efficiency through process optimization.

●Conducted functional, non-functional, performance, and load testing for critical application components.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, improving release cycles.

●Identified, reported, and managed defects in JIRA, conducting detailed root cause analysis.

●Conducted accessibility testing, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards and delivering a seamless user experience.

●Provided mentorship to junior testers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill development.

Ellucian – Reston, VA

Software Test Engineer 02/2017 – 12/2021

●Executed manual and automated testing across multiple browsers and mobile platforms, including iOS and Android.

●Led accessibility testing efforts, resolving 300+ issues and achieving zero errors for improved user experiences.

●Played a key role in migrating legacy on-premises applications to AWS cloud infrastructure, resulting in a 30% performance improvement.

●Conducted a wide range of testing, including functional, regression, integration, compatibility, and performance testing.

●Supported Agile processes by contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Ellucian – Reston, VA

Software Test Engineer Intern 02/2016 – 01/2017

●Assisted in the migration of legacy applications to AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring smooth deployment and functionality.

●Conducted manual testing, identified defects, and collaborated with developers for timely resolutions.

●Supported Agile teams by coordinating testing efforts and preparing detailed metrics reports.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

●Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)

●Information Technology Training, Year Up – Arlington, VA

●Coursework: Software Testing, Accessibility, Selenium (LinkedIn Learning)

●Earned 22–28 college credits through the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: JavaScript, Python

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, JMeter, Appium, TestNG, TestRail

Accessibility Tools: NVDA, WAVE Web Accessibility Tool, JAWS

Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS

Testing Types: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Accessibility Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, End-to-End Testing

Other Tools: Jenkins, Salesforce, Browser Stack, ALM, MySQL, Redmine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen

●Availability: Open to relocation or on-site opportunities.

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