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LAURA UTARBAYEVA

Katy,TX

Summary

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 8 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable UI, API, and end-to-end automation frameworks for SaaS and enterprise applications. Expertise in Python, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, and REST API automation, along with CI/CD and quality engineering. Built automation frameworks that reduced regression cycles from days to hours, ensuring reliable daily releases.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Automation QA Engineer

Wpromote
Remote
08.2021 - Current
  • Constructed robust UI APIs and automated testing frameworks from the ground up, leveraging Python and a suite of tools including Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Robot Framework.
  • Led the development and maintenance of 850+ end-to-end tests, 400+ UI tests, and automation for 200+ REST API endpoints to enhance software quality. Oversaw comprehensive test automation initiatives to streamline processes and improve testing efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving software defects through rigorous testing methodologies.
  • Engineered a parallel execution strategy and reusable framework architecture, significantly decreasing regression execution time from 3 days to 2 hours and full regression cycles from one week to overnight.
  • Optimized CI/CD processes by leveraging GitHub Actions, ensuring robust quality control and seamless artifact deployment.
  • Spearheaded the transition to Playwright, focusing on creating reusable API client fixtures and establishing robust reporting mechanisms for flaky-test detection.
  • Facilitated communication between development teams and QA engineers, ensuring alignment on automation strategies.
  • Facilitated reliable daily production releases by implementing comprehensive automated validation processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify quality assurance requirements and improve processes.

QA Lead

StayAI
Remote
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Scaled QA team size from one to five engineers to improve product quality assurance processes.
  • Designed and constructed comprehensive automation frameworks leveraging Playwright, Selenium, Python, and Behave for streamlined testing processes.
  • Streamlined QA processes and established automation strategies to optimize testing efficiency for SaaS offerings.
  • Developed and implemented robust test plans and strategies for software releases.
  • Led QA team to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.
  • Mentored junior QA engineers, facilitating skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Software QA Engineer

HCL Technologies
Remote
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive functional regression and mobile testing to validate application functionality and user experience.
  • Coordinated efforts with engineering teams to systematically reproduce reported issues and validate implemented solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects efficiently.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Development

Université De Lyon
Lyon, France

Bachelor of Arts - Education & Linguistics

Suleyman Demirel University
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Diploma -

Australian Institute of Professional Photography
Australia

Skills

  • Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Test Automation: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, Behave
  • API Testing: REST APIs, Requests, Postman, Insomnia, Swagger, Contract Testing
  • Performance Testing: k6
  • Databases: MySQL
  • CI/CD & Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions
  • Tools: Chrome DevTools, Allure
  • Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr Scale
  • Testing Expertise: Test Automation Framework Development, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, API Testing, UI Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke & Sanity Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Data Management, Test Planning, Defect Management, Test automation strategy, Test automation expertise

LANGUAGES

English (Full Professional)
Kazakh (Native)
Russian (Native)
Turkish (Professional)

Timeline

Senior Automation QA Engineer

Wpromote
08.2021 - Current

QA Lead

StayAI
08.2020 - 08.2021

Software QA Engineer

HCL Technologies
01.2018 - 09.2020

MBA - Human Resource Development

Université De Lyon

Bachelor of Arts - Education & Linguistics

Suleyman Demirel University

Diploma -

Australian Institute of Professional Photography
LAURA UTARBAYEVA