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@philuser
Experienced test automation expert specializing in UI and API testing.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced test automation expert with a strong background in developing and implementing automated testing frameworks for premier software development houses in Belfast. My expertise lies in using Selenium and Cypress to create robust UI and API tests, ensuring the highest quality of software products. I take pride in mentoring junior testers and collaborating closely with developers to enhance the testing process and improve overall product quality.
Throughout my career, I have successfully built and maintained multiple testing pipelines in Azure DevOps, significantly improving the efficiency of the testing process. My role at SimplyIOA involved creating a comprehensive workflow suite that tracked user applications across various systems, showcasing my ability to manage complex testing scenarios. I am passionate about UI automation and derive satisfaction from writing effective, stable tests that the development team can rely on.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Development Engineer in Test
SimplyIOA
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Built UI and API tests using the Cypress automation framework, maintaining four test suites and providing weekly updates. Implemented a 'full workflow' suite tracking user applications across six systems and created over a dozen testing pipelines in Azure DevOps.
Software Development Engineer in Test
ESO
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)
Developed UI and API tests with Cypress for an Angular web application and performed backend/API testing using Postman, SQL Server, and Azure Cosmos DB. Conducted accessibility testing with JAWS and Axe, and mentored junior testers.
Senior Automation Engineer
Verint
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Maintained and updated a C# automation framework of over 1400 tests, increasing the pass rate from 78% to 99% and reducing flakiness. Managed the full CI/CD pipeline, including TeamCity jobs and Octopus deployments.
Senior Test Engineer
TPICAP
Jan 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Converted manual tests to an automated SpecFlow-based framework for a backend order matching engine and mentored junior testers in automation. Served as the sole tester on an 8-person team, responsible for feature testing an order entry platform.
Senior QA Engineer
NantHealth
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)
Updated and maintained legacy automation tests using the Robot framework and acted as a gatekeeper for the Kanban board. Researched and implemented CI/CD security scanning software and developed a SpecFlow-based BDD automation framework using Selenium.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUlster University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computing Science
Studied core principles of computing science, including programming, data structures, and algorithms. Gained in-depth knowledge in software development and system design.
BCBelfast Metropolitan College
Foundation Degree, Software Engineering
Grade: Distinction
Completed a foundation degree focused on software engineering principles and practices. Developed foundational skills in software development and problem-solving.
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