Stuart Brown
@stuartbrown
Detail-oriented SDET with a passion for automation and quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and proactive Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 3 years of commercial experience, primarily utilizing Selenium for web automation. My approach combines a developer’s mindset with test engineering, allowing me to effectively set up automation frameworks from scratch, including a custom Playwright framework in TypeScript. I am comfortable navigating the full testing stack, both UI and API, and have successfully collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams to embed robust QA processes into the software development lifecycle.
At Kainos, I have maintained and optimized both frontend and backend automation tests, ensuring efficiency and comprehensive coverage. My experience includes creating and executing new test scripts using tools like Jest, WebdriverIo, Cucumber, and Selenium. I have led extensive testing efforts, including end-to-end, compatibility, and accessibility testing, while also conducting backend API testing with Postman. My role has involved integrating Zephyr with Jira for automated test result reporting and managing tasks through Azure DevOps, showcasing my ability to thrive in CI/CD environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SDET / QA Engineer
Kainos
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Maintained and optimized frontend and backend automation tests, ensuring efficiency and up-to-date coverage. Created and executed new test scripts for frontend and backend functionalities, using Jest, WebdriverIo, Cucumber and Selenium.
Surveillance Officer
EDSHV
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Monitored offshore wind farm substation alarms via SCADA systems and alerted the team of priority incidents. Provided daily client updates through reports and ensured timely issuance of relevant safety certificates for site staff.
Section Leader
ASDA
Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 3 months)
Managed a team of approximately 60 people, including rota planning, training, disciplinary action, and scheduling. Gained experience in the recruitment and training of new staff, and consistently met targets in Key Performance Areas.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ulster
BSc (Hons) Computing, Computing
Grade: Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1)
Achieved Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1) in Computing. Studied a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of computer science and software development.
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