Sidrah Ijaz
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Karachi
Summary
Detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer with 4 years of experience in manual testing, API testing, regression testing, and database verification. Skilled in test case design, defect tracking (Jira), and ensuring data integrity through SQL queries. Collaborative experience with developers and stakeholders, conducting UAT, and improving software quality in Agile environments. Proven ability to drive quality improvements, optimize testing processes, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Seeking to leverage problem-solving expertise and team collaboration to enhance software performance and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Hub360 Solutions ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed comprehensive manual and automated test cases using tools like Selenium, Cypress, SoapUI, and Postman to ensure software functionality, cross-platform compatibility, and seamless front-end and back-end integration, while verifying API and database interactions with SQL queries.
- Led regression and UAT testing efforts, ensuring software updates did not compromise existing features, and validated that the software met business requirements and user needs, providing detailed insights for quality improvements.
- Collaborated closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, refine feature specifications, track defects in Jira, and align testing activities with Agile sprint cycles and release schedules, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality software.
Test Analyst
Risk Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Executed compliance and functional testing to validate adherence to industry standards, regulations, and business requirements, ensuring software features met functional specifications and regulatory expectations.
- Led regression and UAT testing to ensure new releases didn’t impact existing functionality or compliance, while collaborating with business analysts and stakeholders to define test requirements and align with regulatory standards.
- Managed defect tracking and resolution using JIRA, ensuring timely fixes before production deployment, and maintained comprehensive test documentation and reports for compliance and functional testing activities.
QA & Project Coordinator
QuickSol ltd
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Coordinated and led QA activities to ensure software met client specifications and quality standards, serving as a liaison between sales, clients, and development teams to align project goals and guarantee client satisfaction.
- Managed project timelines and tracked QA milestones, ensuring timely delivery and smooth transition from sales to QA, proactively addressing any delays and maintaining focus on quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducted UAT, collected client feedback, and provided technical insights during client discussions and product demos, while delivering regular status updates to clients, ensuring alignment with project expectations and fostering continuous improvements.
Business Analyst
DyMaxTech
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Led RFP responses and proposal submissions as the primary bidder, analyzing business requirements to tailor bids to client needs and ensuring alignment with client expectations and quality standards.
- Developed use cases, user stories, and functional specifications for proposals, collaborating with sales and cross-functional teams to create competitive and targeted bids.
- Prepared documentation and presentations for client meetings, effectively communicating proposal details and securing client buy-in for project initiation.
Education
Bachelors - Computer Science and Software Engineering
Jinnah University For Women
01.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
Test Planning, Design & Execution
Bug Tracking & Reporting
Regression and Sanity
User Acceptance Testing
Cross-Browser Testing
End-to-End Testing
undefinedTechnical Skills
- Testing Tools: Cypress, Postman, SoapUI, JMeter.
- Bug Tracking & PM: Jira, Trello.
- Languages: JavaScript, SQL.
- Databases: MySQL
- Testing Methods: Agile, TDD, BDD, Functional, Regression, UAT, Cross-browser, Accessibility.
Certification
Introduction to API Testing with POSTMAN
Timeline
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Hub360 Solutions ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Test Analyst
Risk Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
QA & Project Coordinator
QuickSol ltd
02.2021 - 07.2021
Business Analyst
DyMaxTech
10.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelors - Computer Science and Software Engineering
Jinnah University For Women
01.2016 - 01.2020
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