Quality Assurance Software Development
Resume:
ZEKERIYA OTUMLU
m: 203-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekeriya-otumlu-3723381a2/ Results-driven professional with a proven track record in software development, quality assurance, and testing management, delivering innovative solutions and ensuring high-quality outcomes for leading organizations. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing software performance, and implementing industry best practices to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction. Experienced Software QA Engineer with 6+ years in manual and automation testing, known for delivering high-quality software through innovative testing strategies and continuous improvement. Skilled in designing, executing, and optimizing test plans using industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber BDD, Playwright with JavaScript), API testing (Postman, REST Assured, Swagger). Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and experience in Agile methodologies. Proficient in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket), version control (Git), and backend validation (SQL, MongoDB). Proven track record in meeting strict project requirements and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Software Development/Engineering
• Software Quality Assurance
• Programming Languages
• Playwright and Selenium Frameworks
• Analytical Thinking
• Test Design/Automation/Scripting
• Software Solutions Development
• Version Control Systems
• Database Management
• Team Leadership
• Bug Detection & Remediation
• Agile Methodologies
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER (SDET/QA) – Java/JavaScript Mar 2022 - Present UKG INC, WESTON, FL
• Developing and optimizing SQL queries in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) BigQuery to analyze datasets with millions of records, improving reporting efficiency by 40%.
• Participating in code reviews and collaborated with backend developers to resolve bugs.
• Monitoring application logs and performance metrics by using Kibana, Splunk, and Grafana.
• Streamlined bug reporting process using JIRA, improving cross-team communication and reducing resolution time by 40% - 50%.
• Identify and resolve bugs, track issues in Jira, and manage key projects from planning through deployment.
• Demonstrate expertise in conducting a broad range of testing, including Functional, Smoke, Regression, Integration, System, and Back-end with Positive and Negative Testing approaches.
• Creating and updating technical documents on Confluence for the onshore and offshore teams.
• Developing a comprehensive automation test suite using Java, Selenium, and TestNG, reducing regression testing time by 60%.
• Design automation framework through Page Object Model (POM) and Cucumber BDD by using Java, Selenium Web Driver, JUnit, Maven, Rest Assured.
• Creating and managing pull requests (PRs) for automation test cases, ensuring seamless integration into remote repositories like GitHub and Bitbucket.
• Collaborating closely with development teams to maintain high code quality reduce deployment cycles, and optimize the CI/CD pipeline Jenkins for faster, more reliable releases.
• Identify and make recommendations to improve the software and retest software after bugs are fixed to ensure proper functionality.
• Develop, plan, and implement Test Plans, strategies, methodologies, and frameworks in support of agile development.
• Enhancing the automation framework for the Nightwatch and Playwright in JavaScript for improving test coverage.
• Executing API testing using Postman and Swagger for comprehensive backend validation.
• Using SQL Queries to validate the data in the Oracle databases, Microsoft SQL Server Management, and MongoDB. Environment: MS Visio, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Java, Oracle, Windows, JIRA, Postman, Selenium IDE, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, GitHub, BitBucket, Junit, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP). SENIOR SOFTWARE TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER (SDET/QA) – Java Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 BANK OF AMERICA, NEW JERSEY
• Developed and optimized Automation Test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Cucumber, implementing parameterized tests to enhance reusability and streamline exception handling for smooth automation processes.
• Executed SQL Queries to validate the data in the Oracle databases.
• Designed and implemented a web-based regression automation framework using Maven, Page Object Model (POM) design, Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG.
• Reviewed requirements documents to create detailed test strategies, user stories, test plans, and test cases, adhering to SDLC best practices.
• Performed Smoke, Regression, Functional, Database, and Black Box testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Streamlined bug reporting process using JIRA, improving cross-team communication and reducing resolution time by 40%.
• Executed API testing using Postman, Swagger, and REST API for comprehensive backend validation.
• Developed, modified, and enhanced automation framework for Selenium WebDriver in BDD Framework with Cucumber.
• Used Jenkins as a CI server, integrated with GitHub for automated builds and deployments.
• Build and optimized comprehensive automation test suites with Java, Selenium, and TestNG for robust and reliable test coverage.
• Define test objectives in Jira and execute test cases to ensure thorough software validation and quality assurance. SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER – Java Apr 2019 - May 2020
ADP, NEW JERSEY
• Developed Test Scripts using Test Cases that were written based on Use Cases and Functional Requirement Documents.
• Developed, modified, and enhanced automation framework for Selenium WebDriver in BDD Framework with Cucumber.
• Executed SQL Queries to validate the data in the databases.
• Developed a comprehensive automation test suite using Java, Selenium, and TestNG.
• Executing API testing using Postman and Swagger for comprehensive backend validation.
• Interacted with developers for the status of the bugs and re-tested the fixed Bugs.
• Conducted functional, regression, and system testing to validate software performance and reliability.
• Evaluated software and system requirements for testability, translating specifications into comprehensive test cases and procedures.
• Design and implement test strategies, plans, and frameworks to align with Agile development methodologies.
• Used bug-tracking tools like Rally and Jira for reporting issues, communicating with developers, product support, and test teams, and managing modification requests.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Java, JavaScript, Typescript
• React.js, React Native
• Node.js, JSON
• CSS, HTML, Bootstrap
• GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Git / GitHub Actions, Bash
• Selenium, Playwright
• Maven, TestNG, Junit
• Cucumber BDD, Gerkin
• Jenkins (CI/CD)
• Rest Assured, Soap
• Postman, Swagger
• Mongo DB, SQL, MySQL
• Jira, Testrail
• VsCode, IntelliJ, Eclipse
• Docker
• Saucelabs, Browserstack
• Appium(IOS/Android)
• Jmeter
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
• 2024-2025: Nort American University, Houston, TX. MASTER’S DEGREE IN FINANCE AND MBA
• 2016 – 2017: Master of Finance: Goldey Beacom College, Wilmington, DE.
• 2015 - 2016: Master of MBA: Goldey Beacom College, Wilmington, DE. BACHLER’S DEGREE
• 2003 - 2009: International Relations - Girne American University, Kyrenia/ Cyprus TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
• 2023: Full Stack Software Development: 4Geeks Academy, Miami
• 2020: Full Stack Software Development: Rutgers University, New Jersey
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