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Karina Erkanian

Island Heights

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 6 years of hands-on expertise in building and maintaining automated testing solutions. Proven ability to improve software quality across diverse industries, including retail, delivery, and logistics, through impactful roles. Skilled in designing scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and REST Assured. Adept at backend data validation with SQL and streamlining CI/CD processes using tools like Maven, Jenkins, and Git. Strong collaborator in Agile teams, focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and defect-resistant software products.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)

Walmart
Hoboken
07.2023 - Current
  • Automated UI and functional test cases using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
  • Utilized Cucumber for BDD testing and implemented Gherkin scenarios for business-readable tests.
  • Validated backend systems by executing SQL queries via JDBC on Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Employed Maven for test lifecycle management and reporting.
  • Participated in Agile sprints, defect triage, and sprint reviews using JIRA.
  • Maintained GitHub repositories and conducted peer reviews for automation scripts.

QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER

GoPuff
New York
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Built automated regression test suites using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Page Object Model design.
  • Implemented Cucumber framework with Gherkin to promote test coverage transparency and alignment with product requirements.
  • Developed backend validation scripts using SQL and JDBC.
  • Conducted API test automation with REST Assured Library, reducing manual test cycles.

QA ANALYST

Zuum Transportation
Irvine
05.2019 - 03.2021
  • Created UI Automation scripts for logistics platform modules using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
  • Executed BDD Scenarios using Cucumber with Gherkin Syntax to align tests with business requirements.
  • Performed manual UI testing to validate layout, functionality, and usability across multiple browsers and screen resolutions.
  • Validated backend data through custom SQL queries; built reusable utility functions.
  • Maintained Maven test structure and integrated tests into Jenkins for nightly runs.

Skills

  • Java
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • XML
  • Gherkin
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • JUnit
  • TestNG
  • Cucumber
  • REST Assured Library
  • Postman
  • JDBC
  • Maven
  • Jenkins
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Behavior-Driven Development
  • Page Object Model
  • API Automation
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • SQL Developer
  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • JIRA

Accomplishments

  • Developed an end-to-end Selenium WebDriver framework integrated with Cucumber and Maven, reducing manual testing effort.
  • Implemented API automation with REST Assured Library that improved service reliability and reduced critical production defects.

Technological Toolbox

Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Gherkin, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, REST Assured Library, Postman, JDBC, Maven, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Behavior-Driven Development, Page Object Model, API Automation, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, SQL Developer, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JIRA

Timeline

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)

Walmart
07.2023 - Current

QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER

GoPuff
05.2021 - 06.2023

QA ANALYST

Zuum Transportation
05.2019 - 03.2021

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