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Rayona Yorieva

SDET
Naperville,IL

Summary

Experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 7+ years in Software Testing, adept in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proficient in Java, OOP concepts, and test strategy development. Skilled in various testing types including UI, API, and database testing. Expertise in creating and executing automation scripts using BDD and TDD frameworks with Selenium, Cucumber, and TestNG. Familiar with backend testing, SQL queries, and REST API automation. Well-versed in CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and collaborative tools like GitHub. Strong Bug Life Cycle management using Jira. Committed to enhancing software quality and collaborating effectively within development teams.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nordstrom Rack
Seattle, WA

SDET Engineer
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully facilitated the transition from Waterfall to Agile Scrum, improving project efficiency and collaboration.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, executing various testing types such as Regression, Smoke, Black Box, and User Acceptance Testing.
  • Developed and maintained a Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, JUnit, Rest Assured, and Maven.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility through Selenium Grid in UI Automation Testing and used browser development tools to inspect Document Object Model (DOM) elements.
  • Automated Regression and Smoke Testing, scheduled Jenkins jobs for nightly runs, and conducted Database testing using JDBC and Java programming with PostgreSQL.
  • Leveraged Postman and Rest Assured for manual and automated API testing, including JSON data serialization/deserialization.
  • Employed Excel and Apache POI for testing different data sets, executed SQL queries for data verification, and conducted end-to-end testing in Agile methodology.
  • Managed automation suites using Bitbucket, participated in pull request reviews, and led Knowledge transfer meetings with the QA team.
  • Collaborated closely with Developers and Product Owners to understand business requirements.
  • Monitored and configured Jenkins job schedules, actively ensuring build success.

Environment: BDD Framework, Cucumber, JUnit, Selenium, RestAPI, PostgreSQL, JDBC, Apache POI, Rest Assured library, Jira, Confluence, Postman, Maven, Swagger, Git, GitHub.

McDonald's
Chicago, IL

Test Automation Engineer
01.2019 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Worked in a dynamic environment following Scrum Agile methodology, participating in various ceremonies.
  • Developed and executed manual and automated test cases throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle.
  • Specialized in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG.
  • Conducted diverse tests such as Smoke, Functional, UI, API, and Regression testing.
  • Automated functional test cases using Selenium WebDriver with Java and configured Jenkins for scheduled testing. Utilized Git and GitHub for version control and collaborated on application updates using JIRA.
  • Proficient in web element location, dynamic XPath, and SQL queries for backend testing. Experienced in TestNG for creating Test Suites and conducting parallel tests.
  • Developed Data-Driven tests using TestNG and Apache POI, and conducted manual testing with Postman and Swagger UI. Reviewed and validated reports through MySQL Database queries.
  • Environment: TDD Framework, TestNG, Selenium, MySQL, Apache POI, Rest Assured library, Jira, Confluence, Postman, Swagger, Git, and Bitbucket.

CVS Healthcare
Northbrook, IL

QA Engineer
04.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Spearheaded the creation, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts at the code level in Java, ensuring the seamless integration of automated testing into the software development lifecycle
  • Collaborated in evaluating automation test tools, specifically working with Selenium WebDriver, to optimize automation capabilities and ensure comprehensive software system validation
  • Demonstrated proficiency in back-end database testing, creating SQL queries, and analyzing results to guarantee the integrity and reliability of data interactions
  • Executed automation tests and provided detailed reports on quality automation metrics, contributing valuable insights for continuous improvement
  • Utilized GIT for source code version control and employed a defect tracking tool for efficient defect processing and reporting
  • Constructed reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites, ensuring the long-term viability of automated testing processes
  • Designed and developed comprehensive test plans and test cases based on functional and design specifications, executing tests and meticulously analyzing and reporting results to project teams
  • Specialized in creating, maintaining, and executing automated test cases for various platforms, including Web, Mobile, and APIs
  • Operated in a dynamic environment, utilizing SQL, Git, Selenium WebDriver, and testing Web, Mobile, and API functionalities.

Education

Mundiyon
Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Teacher Assistant
05-2014

Skills

Languages: Java, SQL, HTML

Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall

Frameworks: Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD), Data Driven Development Performed Tests: Smoke, Integration, Regression, UI, API, Database, E2E Automation Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Cucumber, Postman, RestAssured, Swagger, Junit, TestNG, Apache POI

CI/CD: Jenkins

Project Build Tools/Design: Maven, POM (Page Object Model)

Project Management Tools: Jira, Confluence

Version Control: GitHub, Git

Database/Database Tools: MySQL, PostgreSQL, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Timeline

SDET Engineer

Nordstrom Rack
10.2021 - Current

Test Automation Engineer

McDonald's
01.2019 - 10.2021

QA Engineer

CVS Healthcare
04.2017 - 12.2018

Mundiyon

Teacher Assistant
Rayona YorievaSDET