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Gleb Tikhonovitch

@glebtikhonovitch

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Senior Java SDET focused on API and integration test automation for distributed systems.

Belarus

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Senior SDET role where I can own backend/API and integration testing for distributed systems, build automation frameworks end-to-end, and strengthen CI/CD regression quality with Kafka/message-queue test coverage.

I’m a Senior SDET (Java) with 7+ years of experience in test automation, specializing in backend and integration testing for distributed systems. I design and build test automation frameworks from scratch for microservices and message-driven architectures (Kafka, IBM MQ, ActiveMQ).

My focus is API testing and CI/CD integration (Jenkins), improving regression stability and reducing test execution time. I’ve reduced manual testing efforts by automating key integration scenarios and collaborated with backend engineers to improve microservices testability.

I’ve worked on high-load and enterprise systems in fintech and large-scale distributed environments, supporting teams through framework development, test case creation, and detailed reporting. From user stories to execution and analysis, I’m committed to dependable, repeatable test results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

Current

Bell Integrator

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Builds and maintains backend and integration test automation for the UniCredit Bank project, focusing on REST APIs and message-driven systems. Integrates automated tests into CI/CD using Jenkins to improve regression stability.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs TestNG Jenkins ActiveMQ Kafka Git

Software Test Automation Engineer

FinDev

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

Automated REST API test creation, modification, execution, and analysis for a fintech investment management program. Developed and maintained framework components and reporting around Kafka-based integration tests.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs TestNG Git Datadog Kafka AssertJ

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)

Built an API automation framework from scratch for Equifax and developed new test cases while improving framework reliability. Tracked regressions and automated reporting integration with Allure and Report Portal.

Jenkins Git Maven Java Cucumber TestNG Spring Allure

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)

Developed and maintained API automation for a grocery delivery service (FreshDirect), improving an existing test framework and adding new cases. Supported regression tracking and analyzed test results with integrated reporting.

Jenkins Git Gradle Java TestNG Spring BrowserStack

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Created and stabilized backend-focused automation for Mercedes customers without UI checks. Developed new test cases, improved a test automation framework from scratch, and performed code review and regression tracking.

Jenkins Allure Git Maven Java AssertJ Spring OkHttp

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems

Sep 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Developed and enhanced automation for E-Trade, including creation of Jenkins jobs to run test suites and ongoing regression tracking. Produced weekly test pass-rate reports for stakeholders.

Java Selenium TestNG Gradle Jenkins Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics

Informatics and Radioelectronics

2013 - 2017

Studied at Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (2013–2017) and worked on a test automation framework for a distributed Digital Ruble project. Developed automated tests for REST APIs and message-driven systems using Kafka, IBM MQ, and ActiveMQ.