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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateNIHAD BABAYEV GREEN CARD HOLDERSDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)Pigeon Forge, TN PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY6 years as a Software Development Engineer in Test in the IT industry, proficient in Automated Testing of Web applications, APIs, and databases for insurance, finance and construction domainsProficient in navigating Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Defect Life Cycle, with a strong focus on detail for tracking, reporting, and resolving issues to bolster product reliability, ensuring comprehensive quality assurance from project initiation to deployment, optimizing processes for efficiency.Skilled in Agile Scrum methodology, actively participating in all ceremonies such as sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions to promote ongoing enhancement and collaboration.Utilized Java to build reliable automation testing frameworks, with Maven for efficient dependency management and smoother builds.Used Java with Selenium to create reliable automated test scripts with JUnit for assertions, ensuring high-quality code through automated validations.Used Sauce Labs and Selenium Grid for cross-browser and cross-platform testing, ensuring application performance and user experience across various environments.Proficient in Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles, leveraging encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism to develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.Experienced in implementing the Page Object Model design pattern along with Cucumber for Behavior Driven Development, ensuring clear and efficient test case organization and collaboration. Familiar with Singleton Pattern for managing resources effectively in test automation frameworks.Specialized in utilizing Cucumber with Selenium and Java to automate test scenarios, writing clear and efficient Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development. Skilled in integrating Rest Assured for API testing.Specialized in utilizing Cucumber with Selenium and Java to automate test scenarios, incorporating JUnit for assertions, and writing clear and efficient Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development. Skilled in integrating Rest Assured for API testing.Integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, ensuring tests are run automatically with every commit and reporting results directly to the development team.Developed and maintained comprehensive test metrics and advanced reporting, providing real-time insights into test status and quality levels to stakeholders.Proficient in implementing various testing methodologies, including Functional, Smoke, Negative, Positive, Regression, and End-to-End testing concepts, providing comprehensive and reliable test coverage across different stages of software development.Proficient in API testing methodologies, including utilizing GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE methods to ensure comprehensive validation of Web services and RESTful APIs, as well as validation of database interactions, verifying functionality, reliability, and performance across diverse scenarios.TECHNICAL SKILLSLanguages: Java, SQL, HTML, XML, JSONTesting tools: Selenium Web Driver, Selenium Grid, CucumberBug tracking tools: Jira XrayIDE: IntelliJ, EclipseTesting Frameworks: Junit, TestNG, KarateRepository Systems: Git with GitHub, GitLab and BitbucketCI/CD: JenkinsBuild tools: MavenDatabases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgresMethodologies: Agile ScrumWeb Service: Restful APIs, Postman, SOAPMicrosoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointEXPERIENCEClient: Procore Technologies, Location: Remote (Nashville, TN)SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) January 2022 - presentCollaborated within an Agile / Scrum environment, actively participating in ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to align testing strategies with development goals.Analyzed and dissected the Acceptance Criteria (AC) of user stories, ensuring a comprehensive understanding to develop high-quality test cases that effectively covered all aspects of the software functionality.Led/Participated in the development of both Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Hybrid automation frameworks within best practices, incorporating Java, Selenium, and Cucumber to automate web driver interactions. Integrated feature files and step definitions with Cucumber to enhance test script readability and maintainability. Additionally, integrated data-driven testing and data behavioral testing methodologies to improve test reusability, scalability, and effectiveness in validating application behavior and functionality.Utilized JUnit for organized execution and robust assertions, implementing parallel testing for enhanced reliability and validation of components.Contributed to the design and execution of various testing phases, including Functional Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, and Regression Testing.Implemented comprehensive reporting mechanisms utilizing Cucumber to generate JSON, HTML, and Excel format reports, supplemented with Selenium output screenshots for error identification, test failures, and test skips, enhancing visibility and traceability of test results.Established Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines using the Jenkins build tool, enabling the automated launch of pre-scheduled test suites and deployments. Developed and deployed foundational Jenkins jobs to facilitate this process.Managed browser synchronization challenges effectively by implementing both Implicit and Explicit waits. Proficiently handled mouse and keyboard events, as well as web and HTML-based pop-ups. Additionally, successfully executed JavaScript actions to ensure smooth automation flow.Utilized Java and Apache POI libraries to read data from Excel sheets and employed JDBC API along with SQL queries to extract data from Oracle databases to perform Data-Driven Testing and Back-end Testing methodologies.Enhanced framework readability and reusability by implementing Java POJO (Plain Old Java Object) serialization and deserialization principles within API automation. This was achieved through integration of JSON and Jackson libraries.Executed Automation and Manual testing in API. Conducted automation testing using Rest Assured libraries for API testing, ensuring comprehensive validation of database interactions and API functionalities. Additionally, employed Postman as the manual testing tool to execute GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE methods for database testing.Utilized Hamcrest matchers to validate HTTP responses, content type, data, data type, and schema, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of API testing results.Client: BlueCross BlueShield, Location: Chattanooga, TNAutomation Test Engineer February 2020 January 2022Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to align testing strategies with development goals.Thoroughly analyzed the Acceptance Criteria (AC) of user stories to formulate comprehensive test cases ensuring thorough validation of requirements.Used Selenium WebDriver with Java to automate web browser interactions, ensuring robust test coverage across various browsers and platforms.Orchestrated continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with tools like Jenkins to facilitate the swift deployment of code changes, enhancing the team's ability to rapidly address issues and update features.Collaborated closely with development and product teams to establish robust quality assurance protocols early in the software development lifecycle, significantly reducing potential defects and ensuring high-quality releases.Developed and maintained automated test scripts, employing version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and foster collaboration among team members.Employed Cucumber as the testing tool with Gherkin syntax, integrated with the Page Object Model design pattern. Leveraged TestNG for assertions in the testing framework.Utilized Postman for manual testing and Rest-Assured for automation in API testing.Utilized data-driven testing for database and API testing, manipulating data through queries, and validating data integrity from the database.Championed the adoption of test-driven development (TDD) practices, leading to earlier detection of issues and promoting high code quality from the outset of the development process.Proactively monitored application logs and utilized diagnostic tools to preemptively identify and resolve potential issues before they affect users.Played a key role in designing and executing diverse testing phases, encompassing Functional, Positive, Negative, Smoke, Integration, and Regression Testing, ensuring comprehensive validation of software functionalities.Client: First Horizon, Location: Memphis, TNQA Engineer January 2019 2020Demonstrated proficiency in both manual and automation testing methodologies within an Agile / Scrum environment. Actively participated in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with development goals. Utilized automation testing tools to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance testing efficiency while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products.Conducted detailed analysis of Acceptance Criteria (AC) from user stories to develop comprehensive test cases, ensuring thorough validation of requirements.Leveraged Java programming language and Selenium WebDriver to proficiently conduct automation testing tasks, utilizing JUnit for assertions to validate actual results and ensuring thorough validation of software functionalities.Conducted manual UI testing, ensuring the usability and functionality of user interfaces.Performed manual API testing using the Postman tool, ensuring the functionality and integrity of APIs.Prepared reports containing screenshots of failures to provide comprehensive documentation of testing results.EDUCATIONCivil EngineeringAzerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, BAKU |
