Sarah Carter
Scottsville
Summary
Dedicated Systems and Test Engineer with over 17 years of experience in API, manual and automated testing. Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites, driving improved testing efficiency and software quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
API Test Engineer
Intelent
09.2021 - Current
- Explore and assess potential areas for implementing automated testing within the GraphQL API.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Tosca and Postman, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across multiple resources.
- Execute automated API test scripts and test cases to validate the functionality and performance of the system.
- Identify and document discovered bugs, ensuring timely and thorough communication and documentation. Provide support throughout the issue resolution process.
- Utilize Zephyr for test tracking and documentation, ensuring organized record-keeping of test cases and results.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and design effective automated testing strategies
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze project requirements and design robust automated testing strategies for optimal software quality.
Front End Automated and Manual Tester
Oncospace, Inc
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Leveraged Azure DevOps to design and implement manual tests, ensuring robust verification of acceptance criteria and significantly improving software quality and reliability.
- Successfully guided the team in transitioning to Agile methodologies, resulting in a increase in project delivery speed and improvement in communication efficiency.
- Created automated cross-browser UI tests with Smart Bear's TestComplete software.
API Tester
ETS
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted extensive testing of RESTful APIs using SoapUI, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive test suites for REST API testing, utilizing SoapUI to validate data integrity, security, and overall system functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams to refine user stories, ensuring clear understanding of API testing requirements within the sprint cycles.
- Utilized Jira for issue tracking, documenting and prioritizing identified defects, and providing detailed reports to facilitate efficient bug resolution.
- Participated actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, providing valuable insights into API testing progress and potential improvements.
Helpdesk Support, Systems and Test Engineer
Anthem Engineering
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided helpdesk support for users in Spectrum Collaboration Challenge
- Performed regression and functional testing to ensure system stability
- Maintained technical documentation and coordinated system updates.
Test Engineer
IES
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted automated testing and maintained testing plans for web applications
- Verified tickets via JIRA and updated documentation using Confluence and Atlassian products.
Application Support/Systems Engineer/Test Engineer
Boeing
04.2010 - 02.2016
- Elicited requirements, performed technical assessments, and prioritized requirements during development sprint planning
- Performed application testing and support for users, providing training materials and onsite application support.
Language Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2004 - 02.2010
- Monitored testing and integration of new capabilities, drafted reports on bugs and deficiencies.
Education
Modern Standard Arabic -
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA2011
B.S - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY, MD2009
Graphics Design
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD2005
Skills
- Tools: SoapUI, ReadyAPI, Postman, Test Complete, Selenium, HP UFT, Tosca, Selenium, Git, Swagger
- Project Tracking: JIRA, Azure DevOps, XRAY, Zephyr
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Mac
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
- Technical communication skills
- Team Mentoring
- Results and Deadline-Driven
- Developing Quality Standards
Timeline
API Test Engineer
Intelent
09.2021 - Current
Front End Automated and Manual Tester
Oncospace, Inc
03.2019 - 02.2021
API Tester
ETS
03.2018 - 03.2019
Helpdesk Support, Systems and Test Engineer
Anthem Engineering
03.2017 - 03.2018
Test Engineer
IES
02.2016 - 03.2017
Application Support/Systems Engineer/Test Engineer
Boeing
04.2010 - 02.2016
Language Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2004 - 02.2010
Modern Standard Arabic -
Defense Language Institute
B.S - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Graphics Design
University of Maryland University College
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