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Dario Čolić

Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary

Highly analytical and motivated QA Engineer with a robust foundation in software development. Proven ability to understand complex business logic and architecture, enabling a proactive approach to quality. I excel at translating business requirements into comprehensive manual test plans and executing robust testing (functional, regression, data integrity) to ensure application stability and compliance. I am passionate about driving product quality by bridging the gap between development and end-user experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer

TalentLyft
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive manual testing for web and mobile applications, ensuring high-quality releases.
  • Developed structured and traceable test plans in TestRail aligned with functional requirements, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient tracking throughout the QA process.
  • Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using bug tracking tools (JIRA).
  • Collaborated closely with development and product teams to understand requirements and provide timely feedback.
  • Performed thorough API testing using Postman, validating request-response integrity, status codes, and payload structure across multiple endpoints.
  • Performed regression testing to verify bug fixes and ensure no new issues were introduced.

Junior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Designed and developed core back-end functionality for high-volume e-commerce applications, including payment processing, inventory management, and user authentication.
  • Built and maintained robust RESTful APIs for seamless integration between the front-end, third-party services (e.g., shipping carriers, payment gateways), and internal business systems.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements, estimate timelines, and deliver features on time using Agile methodologies.

Web developer

Nivago
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delivered full-stack solutions for multiple client websites and web applications, ensuring projects met technical specifications, budget, and strict client deadlines.
  • Translated client design mock-ups (UI/UX) into high-fidelity, responsive, and cross-browser compatible front-end experiences using modern HTML, CSS (SASS/LESS), and JavaScript frameworks.
  • Communicated technical concepts effectively to non-technical clients, managing expectations and providing regular project status updates throughout the development lifecycle.

Web developer

enter-internet
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Spearheaded front-end performance tuning (e.g., image optimization, asset loading) that significantly improved Core Web Vitals and SEO rankings for key client sites.
  • Developed reusable component libraries, standardizing development practices and accelerating delivery across multiple client projects.
  • Provided advanced troubleshooting and maintenance for legacy client systems, documenting technical specifications and ensuring long-term stability and security updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree - computer science

Faculty of Engineering Rijeka
Rijeka
01.2021

Architectural technician - undefined

Construction Technical School Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia
01.2017

Interests

Volleyball
Sport and fitness

Job Title

Quality Assurance Engineer

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 1997-08-04
  • Marital Status: B

Skills

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Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer

TalentLyft
11.2023 - Current

Junior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems
08.2022 - 03.2023

Web developer

Nivago
01.2022 - 08.2022

Web developer

enter-internet
07.2019 - 05.2021

Architectural technician - undefined

Construction Technical School Rijeka

Bachelor's degree - computer science

Faculty of Engineering Rijeka
Dario ČolićQuality Assurance Engineer