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Priyanka P.

Herndon, Virginia

$15/hr
5.0
9 jobs
I'm a dedicated QA Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing for web and API applications. Whether it's crafting detailed test cases, executing regression tests, or building automation frameworks, I bring precision and efficiency to every stage of the QA process. 🛠️ Core Skills: Manual & UI Testing | Functional, Regression, Smoke Testing Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, Maven Test Management: JIRA, TestRail, Trello 📚 Also a Tech Blogger – I enjoy writing clear, insightful QA-related blog content that explains concepts, tools, and best practices for testers and developers alike. I focus on delivering bug-free, user-friendly applications by combining a sharp eye for detail with a deep understanding of automation tools and SDLC workflows. Let’s work together to make your product release smooth and stress-free! I share QA insights and best practices on Medium.com to support and grow the testing community.
  • Software Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Blog Writing
  • Automation
  • User Manual
  • Software QA
  • Beta Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • API Testing
  • SQL
  • Jira
  • Git
  • Selenium
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
Rohan K.

Herndon, Virginia

$20/hr
4.9
36 jobs
🤝 WHY CHOOSE ME? ✅ Experienced Manual & Automation QA Engineer 📝 Creating detailed test cases 🖥️ Desktop, web, mobile, and API testing 💻 Proficient in HTML, CSS, Java, Javascript, Python, and SQL ⚙️ Skilled with automated testing tools like Cypress, Appium, Selenium/Cucumber/TestNG, Jmeter, and Postman 👨‍🏫 Mentored Junior and Middle QA team members 📜 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With over 8+ years of experience as a skilled Software QA Tester, I excel in both manual and automation testing of client-server and web-based applications. My technical proficiency extends to querying SQL statements using MS SQL Server. As a natural leader, I take pride in creating and maintaining productive team environments that work towards common goals. My expertise in the entire Software Development Lifecycle and Software Testing Life Cycle is unparalleled. I have a proven track record of success in gray, white, and black box testing methodologies. 📝 Test Case Creation and Execution: Composed and executed meticulous test and use cases in Jira and HP ALM based on business requirements. 🔄 Development Methodologies: Proficient in Agile (SCRUM) and Waterfall Model. Participated in daily stand-up SCRUM meetings, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Review meetings. 💼 Meetings and Reviews: Spearheaded meetings for Business and Functional Specification reviews, Design walkthroughs, and Test Plan reviews. 🔍 Testing Types and Techniques: - Functional, e2e, & regression testing is done through Java, JavaScript, and Python automated scripts. - Knowledge and Experience across the Testing Life Cycle, specializing in Black Box, Functionality, Integration, and Regression Testing. 🔧 AUTOMATION TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS Cypress: 🟢 Automation of web applications with complex e2e and component tests 🟢 Integration with CI/CD pipelines 🟢 Real-time reloads for instant feedback 🟢 Advanced debugging capabilities Selenium: 🟡 Configuration with WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, and Maven 🟡 Creating robust automation scripts 🟡 Cross-browser testing support 🟡 WebElement interaction handling Cucumber: 🔵 Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) 🔵 Enhancing collaboration between technical and non-technical team members 🔵 Writing readable and maintainable test scenarios 🔵 Gherkin syntax for defining test cases TestNG: 🟠 Test case management, execution, and reporting 🟠 Building automation testing frameworks from scratch 🟠 Parallel test execution 🟠 Advanced annotations and configurations Playwright: 🟣 End-to-end testing for modern web apps 🟣 Cross-browser automation 🟣 Headless browser testing 🟣 Network interception and request mocking Jenkins: 🔴 Integration for continuous integration 🔴 Automating build and deployment processes 🔴 Pipeline creation and management Postman: 🟤 Testing Web Services (REST and SOAP) 🟤 Automated API testing 🟤 Environment management and variable usage JMeter: ⚪ Performance testing ⚪ Load testing and stress testing ⚪ Distributed testing support REST Assured: 🟠 API testing with Java 🟠 BDD-style test cases 🟠 Integration with TestNG and Maven 📚 DATABASE TESTING Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for database testing. SQL Server expertise for complex data validation. 🟢 Data integrity and consistency checks 🟢 Stored procedure and trigger testing 🌟 MENTORSHIP Guided team members in tools such as JMeter, REST Assured, and Cypress for effective tool utilization. 🟣 Conducted training sessions 🟣 Provided hands-on project assistance 🟣 Promoted best practices and coding standards APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Conducted functional and regression testing through automated scripts using Java and Python. • Integrated automated tests into Jenkins for continuous integration, automating the build and deployment processes. • Proficient in configuring Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins for Automation. • Implemented Cucumber with the BDD framework for behavior-driven development, enhancing collaboration between technical and non-technical team members. • Proficient in Maven and XML for test environment customization. • Proficient in building automation testing frameworks from scratch, including Data Driven and Object Driven frameworks. • Proficient in using performance testing tools such as JMeter, Neoload, and Loadrunner to simulate real-world scenarios, analyze results, and identify performance bottlenecks. • Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for database testing. • Authored 500+ Selenium-based regression tests with Java, employing Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts within a Page Object Model (POM) Design Framework. • Improved Performance Testing process, reducing average application response time by 20%, enhancing user experience, and increasing customer satisfaction. • Streamlined the end-to-end testing process, resulting in a 15% reduction in identifying and resolving critical issues with Cypress.
  • Software Testing
  • Automation
  • Software QA
  • Test Results & Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cucumber
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD
  • API Testing
  • Regression Test Script
  • Black Box Testing
  • Cypress
  • SQL
  • Oracle PLSQL
Elmaz G.

Herndon, Virginia

$35/hr
Above 5+ of QA experience in Manual and Automation Testing. Hands-on experience in automation framework using Selenium Web Driver, Selenium Grid, TestNG, and Maven. Experience in documenting test results and report preparation, test designs, and test plans. Hands-on API and Web Services testing using SOAP UI and Rest Assured.
  • Software Testing
  • Sanity Testing
  • GitLab
  • Test Management
  • Regression Testing
  • Jira
  • Functional Testing
  • Test Results & Analysis
  • API Testing
  • Test Plan
  • Java
  • Cucumber
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Software QA
  • Bug Reports
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