Mahira Shafique
@mahirashafique
Accomplished Senior Software Test Engineer with 8 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Test Engineer with over 8 years of experience in ensuring software excellence through meticulous Quality Assurance and Testing methodologies. My expertise lies in designing comprehensive test cases and improving processes for IT services and consulting firms. I am adept at leveraging cutting-edge testing tools and techniques to deliver high-quality results while promoting team collaboration.
Throughout my career, I have led various testing efforts across multiple domains, including sustainability and e-commerce. My role at Pixeledge Pvt Ltd. as a Lead Software Test Engineer involved analyzing user stories and defining test strategies for high-profile clients like Blackrock and Amazon. I have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, utilizing tools such as Cypress and Postman to ensure robust application performance.
In addition to my technical skills, I am passionate about fostering a collaborative team environment and advocating for early testing practices to prevent defects. I hold a Master's degree in Software Project Management and have co-founded an educational agency, Tech Trainers, where I conduct workshops and seminars to share knowledge and best practices in software testing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead | Senior Software Test Engineer
Pixeledge Pvt Ltd.
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Analyzed user stories, business requirements, and technical documentation to define test strategies. Identified key risks, edge cases, and biases in ML models, ensuring robust validation. Automated test cases using Cypress and performed API testing with Postman (JavaScript-based).
Lead | SQA Engineer
Think Digitally Pakistan
Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Led black-box and API testing efforts for ERP-based web applications, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. Followed SDLC and STLC processes within agile methodology, leveraging Azure DevOps for sprint management, test case tracking, and defect reporting. Collaborated closely with Development and Business Analysis teams to validate complex client requirements and clarify business wo
Senior SQA Engineer
Utopia Deals
Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Led QA and testing efforts for in-house applications, including HRMS, ShipStation, Inventory Management Systems, and B2B/B2C e-commerce sites with Amazon service integrations. Conducted end-to-end functional, integration, and regression testing across multiple platforms, ensuring smooth sales operations and order management processes. Reported bugs, enhancements, and improvements through JIRA and
Senior SQA Engineer
Codup
Jan 2018 - Nov 2018 (10 months)
Performed comprehensive manual testing within the agile framework for custom-built WordPress applications, WooCommerce B2C e-commerce sites, Shopify stores, and third-party WordPress plugins. Tracked, managed, and reported bugs using JIRA while maintaining critical QA documentation such as test plans, checklists, and scope documents on Confluence for improved collaboration and visibility. Designed
SQA Engineer
Nexus Corporation
Jan 2017 - Nov 2017 (10 months)
Performed comprehensive QA and testing for product-selling websites, ensuring functionality, usability, and optimal user experience across multiple browsers and devices. Designed and executed detailed test cases and checklists for CRM systems and other custom web portals, ensuring complete coverage of business requirements. Authored and maintained key QA documentation, including test cases, checkl
Jr.SQA Engineer
Server4sale LLC
Feb 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted functional, UI, and cross-device testing for web-based applications, ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Reported and tracked defects through the defect lifecycle, and performed validation and verification of bug fixes to ensure issue resolution before production releases. Supported CMS-based website development by reviewing mockups and
Education
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FAST NU, Karachi
MS Software Project Management, Software Project Management
2019 - 2021
Pursued a Master of Science in Software Project Management, focusing on advanced methodologies and practices for leading software development projects. Gained expertise in project planning, execution, and risk management.
UIT, Karachi
BS Computer Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, building a strong foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development principles. Developed core technical skills essential for a career in software engineering.
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