Yahya Zahid
@yahyazahid
SQA Lead focused on reliable web, mobile, API and automation testing.
AustriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Software Quality Assurance Lead with hands-on experience testing web and mobile applications, APIs, and backend systems across diverse projects and industries.
I lead test strategy, create and maintain comprehensive test plans, and drive SIT, UAT, regression, exploratory, performance and security testing using tools like Cypress, Playwright, JMeter and OWASP ZAP.
I collaborate closely with developers, product owners and stakeholders, manage defects through JIRA, and use Git/GitHub for version control while participating actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
My notable projects include testing biometric and NFC integrations for a leading digital identity company, ensuring reliability for a major e-commerce platform, and contributing to energy-efficiency solutions; I hold certifications in IBM CyberSecurity Testing and test automation with Cypress.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SQA Lead
Efani
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Define and execute test strategies, lead SIT/UAT/regression and security testing, and deliver quality metrics and defect dashboards to stakeholders while mentoring QA activities.
SQA Engineer
K2X Technologies
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024 (9 months)
Tested web and mobile applications across browsers and devices, executed automation with Playwright, performed API and performance testing, and documented defects to closure.
Junior SQA Engineer
Culyte
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Identified, documented and tracked defects using JIRA, collaborated with developers to resolve issues, and participated in Agile ceremonies across the SDLC.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Engineering
2018 - 2022
Grade: 3.00/4.00
Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering with a focus on software and systems testing, graduating with a 3.00/4.00 CGPA.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AustriaAuthorized to work in
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