Kulsoom Rahim
Princeton,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Test Engineer specializing in API and integration testing, data validation, and RESTful and SOAP services. Skilled in SQL and structured data formats (XML/JSON/CSV) within Agile environments. Experience with Salesforce and Copado enhances the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality software through strategic testing and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual and Automation Test Engineer
Freelance
Princeton, United States
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained Selenium automation scripts for regression testing, ensuring reliable and repeatable test coverage
- Executed manual, integration, and regression testing for e-commerce and Salesforce workflows, identifying defects and improving system efficiency
- Validated APIs, data integrity, and transaction accuracy using SQL, XML, and JSON
- Supported Copado-based CI/CD deployments, integrating automated tests into release pipelines
- Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, resolve defects, and ensure high-quality software deliver
Staff Software Engineer and Test engineer
GFK - A NIQ COMPANY
Nuremberg, Germany
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Led sprint planning and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions
- Modernized Product BuilderX by streamlining legacy workflows, enhancing system scalability and performance
- Designed and executed test strategies (manual and integration) to validate new features and ensure system reliability
- Collaborated with developers and QA to identify defects and troubleshoot issues, resulting in improved code quality
- Mentored junior engineers on development best practices and testing approaches, fostering skill development and code quality
- Coordinated with global teams to support feature delivery, validation, and successful production releases
Software Engineer
Logiciel Services
Business Bay, Dubai
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced performance with Apache Ignite caching and Redis real-time processing, increasing data access speed by 25%.
- Developed and implemented Risk Management system, strengthening existing architecture's capabilities.
- Led requirement clarification sessions and documented workflows while mentoring junior team members, improving clarity in project delivery.
Software Engineer (QA Responsibilities)
Avanza Solutions
DIFC, Dubai
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and tested “Rendezvous” middleware, standardizing message processing and reducing latency
- Executed manual and integration tests, validating transaction workflows and API responses to support seamless user experiences
- Identified and resolved defects, enhancing software stability and quality
- Collaborated with clients and teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and test scenarios, ensuring alignment with user needs
- Delivered reliable software solutions for financial transaction systems, improving client experience
Education
Master of Science - Master in Cybersecurity
Strayer University
Dallas, TX12-2027
Bachelor's - Computer Engineering
NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Karachi, Pakistan10-2020
Skills
- Test Automation & Integration Testing
- RESTful & SOAP API Testing
- SQL & Data Validation
- XML / JSON / CSV Data Handling
- Software Development (Backend & API-focused)
- Salesforce Platform
- Copado
- API Requirements Analysis & Test Case Design
- Data Validation & Quality Assurance
- Agile Testing Methodologies
- Defect Tracking & Test Lifecycle Management
- Jira/Miro board
- Confluence
Websites
Languages
English
Timeline
Manual and Automation Test Engineer
Freelance
02.2025 - Current
Staff Software Engineer and Test engineer
GFK - A NIQ COMPANY
11.2023 - 01.2025
Software Engineer
Logiciel Services
01.2023 - 11.2023
Software Engineer (QA Responsibilities)
Avanza Solutions
10.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Master in Cybersecurity
Strayer University
Bachelor's - Computer Engineering
NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY