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Klevisa Kolaj

New York,NY

Summary

  • Developed and executed BDD test scripts using Cucumber and applied TDD methodologies for high code quality and early defect detection.
  • Expertise in building Data-Driven and Hybrid Automation Frameworks to ensure efficient coverage of complex scenarios.
  • Proficient in Java Core and OOP principles, integrating them into test frameworks for scalable solutions.
  • Managed builds with Maven and configured Jenkins pipelines for Continuous Integration (CI) and automated testing.
  • Automated API testing using REST Assured, integrating execution with Jenkins for seamless CI workflows.
  • Developed optimized SQL queries for data validation, insertion, and updates in MySQL and Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity.
  • Skilled in JIRA for project tracking and defect management, facilitating collaboration across Agile teams.
  • Extensive experience with Smoke, UAT, Functional, Regression, Ad-Hoc, and Cross-Browser Testing.
  • Strong analytical skills for requirement analysis, with expertise in creating test plans, scripts, estimates, and Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM).
  • Well-versed in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring smooth delivery throughout the SDLC.
  • Adaptable to new tools, technologies, and environments, with excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

Alliance Tek Solutions
10.2022 - Current
  • Built a TestNG automation framework from scratch using Page Object Model (POM) to enhance code reusability and streamline maintenance.
  • Automated functional testing to validate key business flows, ensuring early defect detection and high software quality.
  • Developed data-driven frameworks with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Apache POI, utilizing Excel data for diverse scenarios.
  • Implemented API automation with RestAssured to validate RESTful services and ensure reliable backend operations.
  • Configured Jenkins for continuous integration, automating regression and smoke tests, and optimizing test execution workflows.
  • Employed XPath and CSS selectors to automate complex web interactions across multiple browsers and environments.
  • Conducted cross-browser testing on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari to ensure platform consistency.
  • Managed code repositories with Git, aligning test automation with development branches.
  • Debugged failures using SLF4J logs, improving framework performance and reliability.
  • Collaborated in Agile teams, aligning with sprint goals and reporting test coverage and defect status.
  • Created and maintained scalable automation scripts for web and client-server applications using Java and Selenium WebDriver.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Prudential Financial
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Designed and implemented a Selenium WebDriver automation framework using Cucumber and Maven to support smoke and regression testing.
  • Developed a hybrid automation framework integrating Page Object Model (POM) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber.
  • Created Cucumber feature files, scenarios, and step definitions using the Gherkin format to drive test execution and improve collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Automated API testing using Postman and RestAssured, ensuring seamless backend functionality through data validation and service-level testing.
  • Set up Jenkins pipelines for continuous integration and automated test execution, reducing testing cycles and ensuring quick feedback on builds.
  • Conducted SQL-based backend testing to validate data integrity by writing complex queries, including joins and aggregations, according to business logic.
  • Used XPath, CSS selectors, and dynamic locators to automate web elements across multiple browsers and environments.
  • Tracked and managed defects effectively using JIRA, collaborating closely with developers to resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Maintained a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure complete coverage and alignment between business requirements and test cases.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, grooming, stand-ups, and sprint reviews, to align testing efforts with sprint deliverables.

Automation Engineer

GEICO
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Developed and maintained an automation framework from scratch using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, following the Page Object Model (POM) for scalable and maintainable code.
  • Performed functional testing, identifying and automating critical user flows and policy management scenarios to ensure smooth application functionality.
  • Integrated test scripts with Jenkins to schedule and trigger smoke tests, regression tests, and nightly builds for continuous integration (CI).
  • Designed data-driven tests using Apache POI to dynamically pull data from Excel sheets, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Worked closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to validate requirements, test new features, and resolve defects.
  • Extensively used XPath, CSS selectors, and dynamic locators to automate web-based applications across multiple browsers.
  • Created detailed test reports and maintained logs to ensure transparency and track progress, using Jira and TestNG reports.
  • Enhanced the performance of existing test scripts, reducing execution time through code optimization and effective use of implicit/explicit waits.
  • Managed version control through Git and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Supported manual testing efforts when necessary to validate complex edge cases or functionality gaps outside automation coverage.

Education

Certificate - Coding Bootcamp

Syntax Technologies
Chantilly, VA

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Tirana
Albania

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Tirana
Albania

Skills

  • Test Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, JDBC, Apache POI, Appium, Jenkins, Cucumber
  • Testing Methods: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, API Testing, Front-end & Back-end Testing, Database Testing
  • API Tools: Postman, REST Assured, RESTful services, Swagger documentation
  • Project Management Tools: JIRA, Jira-Xray
  • Languages: Java, SQL, Gherkin
  • Testing Frameworks: BDD, Data-Driven Testing, Hybrid Frameworks, Serenity, TestNG, JUnit
  • Design Patterns: Singleton, Page Object Model (POM)
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub
  • Development Tools (IDEs): Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Build Tools: Maven
  • Databases (RDBMS): Oracle, MySQL
  • Document and Data Formats: HTML, XML, JSON
  • Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

QA Automation Engineer

Alliance Tek Solutions
10.2022 - Current

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Prudential Financial
10.2021 - 08.2022

Automation Engineer

GEICO
01.2019 - 09.2021

Certificate - Coding Bootcamp

Syntax Technologies

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Tirana

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Tirana

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