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Julia Lytvyn

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance. Known for my ability to consistently deliver exceptional results, I have a track record of ensuring that software products meet rigorous standards for performance, scalability, and usability.

Proficient in Agile Scrum methodologies, I effortlessly adapt to diverse project environments, whether they embrace pure Agile practices or employ a hybrid Agile and waterfall approach.

My expertise encompasses the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including areas such as requirements gathering, prototyping, resource allocation, estimation, change management, user training, technical documentation, delivery, and post-support.

My skills span a range of technologies, including Java, SQL Server, Web API, Web Services, HTML, CSS, automation tools like Jenkins, Git, Cucumber, and project management tools like JIRA. I am adept at architecting and implementing enterprise-level software solutions, consistently optimizing processes for improved efficiency and performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

Coyote Logisitcs
03.2021 - Current
  • Performed proficiency in developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, and TestNG, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Leveraged Gherkin and Cucumber to create BDD test scenarios, enhancing collaboration between QA and development teams, resulting in efficient issue resolution.
  • Successfully integrated automation tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, promoting regular, automated testing within Agile/Scrum development cycles.
  • Implemented the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern to streamline test script management, enabling reusability and easy maintenance.
  • Developed and maintained custom test frameworks, ensuring consistent test design and detailed reporting, further enhancing test effectiveness.
  • Proficient in managing test data using SQL queries to validate application functionality and database interactions, ensuring data integrity.
  • Expertise in Git and GitHub for version control and effective collaboration, contributing to efficient code reviews and team collaboration.
  • Played a pivotal role in the implementation of continuous testing practices, assuring that new code changes did not introduce defects, thereby improving overall software quality.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing across various browsers and platforms, ensuring optimal software compatibility.

Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Achieved a significant 25% reduction in Regression suite runtime through the implementation of parallel testing via SauceLabs.
  • Contributed to the development of robust Test Strategy and Test Plans, including defining test scenarios and implementing data-driven testing techniques, thereby enhancing the overall testing process.
  • Demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid changes, promptly adjusting to evolving business and industry requirements.
  • Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that automated tests were executed continuously and seamlessly throughout the development process, leading to early defect detection.
  • Established and enforced coding standards for the test automation framework, resulting in higher code quality, maintainability, and better collaboration among the QA and development teams.
  • Utilized Git for version control, enabling efficient code management and collaboration among team members and improving the overall development process.
  • Conducted performance testing to assess system scalability, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system performance, contributing to a high-quality user experience.

Skills

Programming Languages: Java, Gherkin, XML, HTML, CSS

Project Methodologies and Frameworks: Agile/Scrum, SDLC,
STLC, Bug Life Cycle, BDD (Behavior Driven Development), TDD (Test Driven), Data Driven, Page Object Model (POM)

Version Control/CI Tools: Git, Github, Jenkins

Defect Tracking/Build tool: JIRA, Maven

Timeline

QA Automation Engineer

Coyote Logisitcs
03.2021 - Current

Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation
11.2018 - 03.2021
Julia Lytvyn