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Paula Vélez Moya

@paulavlezmoya

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Senior QA Automation Engineer and Backend Engineer focused on scalable test frameworks and reliable Rails APIs.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead QA automation and backend-quality efforts—building scalable test frameworks, integrating validation into CI/CD, and partnering cross-functionally to improve reliability, testability, delivery speed, and customer outcomes.

I’m a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / QA Automation Lead with 8+ years of experience building scalable automation frameworks, API testing solutions, and quality engineering practices across Healthcare SaaS, Olympic Event Technology, and Smart Infrastructure environments.

In my current role as a Backend Engineer at RubiconMD, I develop backend features and APIs in Ruby on Rails, build automated unit/integration/API test suites with RSpec, and work extensively with REST APIs, GraphQL, SQL, and database modeling to improve reliability, testability, and observability.

Previously, as QA Engineering Manager & Senior QA Automation Engineer (2020–2025), I built and mentored a QA team of 3–5 engineers, designed and scaled Selenium and Cypress automation frameworks, introduced RSpec-based backend testing for Rails services and APIs, and modernized end-to-end testing infrastructure. I also integrated automated testing into Jenkins and CircleCI CI/CD pipelines, expanded regression coverage, and contributed to a 98% reduction in release-related defects through risk-based testing, release validation, and root cause analysis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Current

RubiconMD

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Develop backend features and APIs for a healthcare SaaS platform serving healthcare professionals. Design and maintain automated unit, integration, and API test suites using RSpec and work with REST APIs, GraphQL, and SQL.

Ruby on Rails RSpec REST APIs GraphQL SQL API Testing Unit Testing Integration Testing CI CD Database Modeling Observability

QA Engineering Manager & Senior QA

RubiconMD

Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)

Built and mentored a QA team while owning QA automation architecture and framework evolution. Designed and scaled Selenium/Cypress automation and expanded RSpec-based backend testing, integrating automated testing into Jenkins and CircleCI CI/CD pipelines.

QA Leadership Selenium Cypress RSpec REST API Testing GraphQL Testing API Testing End To End Testing Jenkins CircleCi CI CD Regression Testing Automation Framework Root Cause Analysis Quality Engineering

QA Automation Engineer

Ayesa

May 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)

Developed automated test suites for smart energy management systems and distributed infrastructure platforms. Performed integration and regression testing for IoT-connected backend systems and supported CI-driven quality validation.

Test Suites Integration Testing Regression Testing IoT Back Ends

Business Analyst & QA Lead

Atos – Olympic Events

Oct 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Led quality engineering efforts across multiple Olympic technology platforms supporting IOC operations. Designed Selenium/Cucumber/Jenkins automation frameworks and defined end-to-end testing strategies for distributed systems with strict availability and performance requirements.

Selenium Cucumber Jenkins Automation Framework End To End Testing Distributed Systems Testing Requirements Analysis Acceptance Criteria

Junior Project Manager

University of Seville

Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 (5 years)

Coordinated project activities for biomedical traceability research initiatives. Managed stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, and project documentation.

Project Coordination Requirements Gathering Project Documentation

ICT Developer

Inebir S.L.

Contributed to software development and system integration projects in healthcare and R&D environments. Assisted with integration work within assisted reproduction technology contexts.

Software Development System Integration Healthcare R&D

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Seville

Degree in Health Engineering (with Honors), Biomedical Engineering (Electromedicine, Robotics, Smart Systems)

2012 - 2017

Grade: With Honors

Earned a Degree in Health Engineering (with Honors) at the University of Seville, focusing on biomedical engineering topics such as electromedicine, robotics, smart systems, and SQL.