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Abdul Qayyum

@abdulqayyum1

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Senior Software Automation Test Engineer with a passion for quality.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values quality assurance and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Automation Test Engineer with over 8 years of experience in both manual and automation testing, specializing in API testing. My expertise lies in designing and executing test cases, performing functional, regression, and performance testing, and automating tests using tools such as Selenium C#, Playwright with Cucumber, and RESTSharp for API automation. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating effectively with teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led testing efforts for critical systems, including the Control Room System for emergency services at Airwave Solutions. I have a proven track record of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy. My passion for driving software quality improvements and applying best testing practices has consistently resulted in exceptional outcomes for my projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Current

Airwave Solutions

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Currently leading the testing efforts for the Control Room System for emergency services, focusing on both manual and automated testing. Responsible for designing test cases, executing tests, and integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure quality and functionality across applications.

TestNG Postman CI CD API Testing Jira Automation Testing Performance Testing

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Nikon Metrology Limited

Jan 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 6 months)

Performed manual and automated testing for web applications in an Agile environment. Developed API tests using Postman and automated testing scripts with Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test coverage and execution speed. Conducted performance testing using JMeter to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Selenium Webdriver Postman TestNG JMeter Agile API Testing Manual Testing Performance Testing

Software Quality Assurance Engineer / IT Consultant

Savant Solutions

Dec 2010 - Jan 2018 (7 years 1 month)

Worked as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and IT Consultant, focusing on both manual and automated testing. Developed testing strategies and executed test cases to ensure software quality and performance.

Manual Testing Automation Testing API Testing Performance Testing Software Development

IT Manager

Marmalade Communications

May 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 7 months)

Managed IT operations and software development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversaw a team of developers and testers, implementing best practices in software quality assurance.

IT Management Team Leadership Software Development Project Management Quality Assurance Communication Skills Problem Solving Agile Methodologies

Senior Software Engineer

Quay Connect

Jan 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 4 months)

Developed software solutions and contributed to the design and implementation of various projects. Focused on ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices in software development.

Software Development Quality Assurance Team Collaboration Problem Solving Agile Methodologies Code Review Version Control API Development

Senior Software Engineer

Cell Talk PLC

Sep 2004 - May 2008 (3 years 8 months)

Contributed to software engineering projects, focusing on quality assurance and testing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.