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Owen Carter

@ocarterjs

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QA expert with 8+ years’ experience, skilled in automation, leadership, CI/CD, and Agile practices.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can utilize my expertise in quality assurance and test automation to contribute to impactful projects. I thrive in collaborative, Agile-driven environments where I can lead teams, mentor colleagues, and implement best practices to enhance software quality. I value opportunities for growth, innovation, and flexibility; especially remote work.

I am an experienced QA Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in quality assurance, test automation, and team leadership. My career has been defined by a commitment to delivering exceptional software quality through innovative and efficient QA strategies. From designing scalable automation frameworks to implementing shift-left testing practices, I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments that prioritize collaboration and continuous improvement.

I have worked extensively with tools such as Playwright, CypressIO, Selenium, and Postman for automation and manual test management platforms like JIRA Xray and TestRail. My experience also includes optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration and faster release cycles.

As a leader, I have managed teams of up to 10 engineers, mentoring them to develop their skills while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork. My efforts have directly contributed to reducing defects, improving test coverage, and enhancing overall software quality.

Beyond my technical expertise, I am deeply passionate about learning and exploring new technologies. I enjoy tackling complex challenges, solving problems creatively, and continuously refining my approach to testing. Outside of work, I’m an avid tech enthusiast who enjoys DIY projects, staying updated on the latest trends in software development, and perfecting my coffee brewing skills.

I am eager to contribute to companies that value quality, innovation, and collaboration, leveraging my skills and experience to drive meaningful impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QA Lead

Playroll

Jan 2024 - Sep 2023 (-1 years 8 months)

As QA Lead at Playroll, I led initiatives to improve product quality and development efficiency. I oversaw the migration to JIRA, introduced Agile ceremonies, and enhanced ticket quality. I worked closely with the Head of Engineering to implement AWS CDK and revised the Playwright automation testing framework, increasing release frequency from once a month to two times a day.

Agile AWS CDK Playwright DevOps Puppeteer React Scrum CI CD Automation Jira

Software Development Engineer Test Lead

Gamma

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Promoted to SDET Lead on a greenfield project, I led three teams of QA engineers across mobile, desktop, and server-side automation streams. I managed technical challenges, mentored new graduate engineers, and optimized the automation framework and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing testing efficiency.

QA Leadership Automation CI CD Mobile Testing Server side Testing Mentoring Agile Team Management Technical Escalation desktop testing

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Test Manager

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Almone

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Lead all end-to-end testing activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine business scope and develop comprehensive test strategies. Validate E2E test results and manage various testing phases for delivery excellence.

E2E Testing Test Planning Test Execution Stakeholder Collaboration Test Strategy Development Quality Assurance Integration Testing Regression Automation Business User Testing Non Functional Testing

Software Development Engineer in Test

Gamma

May 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 11 months)

As the first Software Developer in Test on a greenfield project, I was responsible for automation testing across Desktop, Mobile, and Server-side streams. I managed the CI/CD pipeline and contributed to frontend and backend development, growing the team significantly.

Automation Testing CI CD React Team Growth SIP Protocols SaaS Agile Test Management Deployment Node.Js NodeJS

Software Development Engineer in Test

GRI UK

Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Promoted to SDET, I led the redesign of an automation test framework using Node.js and Selenium. I implemented a BDD-style test suite and introduced Dredd for API testing, mentoring junior developers and enhancing automation practices.

Selenium BDD API Testing Dredd Jenkins Agile Mentoring Automation NodeJS Test Framework

Junior Full Stack Software Developer

GRI UK

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)

As a Junior Fullstack Developer, I contributed to the development of E-tips, a SaaS platform. I developed CRUD screens, managed database migrations, and handled ETL processes, ensuring smooth platform functionality and improved user experience.

Fullstack Development CRUD REST APIs Angular Go Bootstrap SQL ETL Testing Node.Js NodeJS

Graduate System Analyst Programmer

NMi

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 (8 months)

As a Graduate System Analyst Programmer, I verified RTP percentages on gambling machines through large-scale simulations, developed automation scripts, and ensured data accuracy and randomness. I mentored mathematicians in programming and improved compliance processes through automation.

RTP Analysis Data Visualization Bash Scripting Simulation Development Statistical Analysis Mersenne Twister Programming Mentorship Compliance Automation Cron Job

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bangor University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems for Business

2013 - 2016

Grade: 2:1

Studied Computer Information Systems for Business, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes. Developed skills in HTML5, CSS, SQL, Linux, and Bash.