
Accomplished QA Automation Engineer with over 11 years of experience, specialising in trading systems and leading automation projects from inception. Proficient in using automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium with Python and Java, alongside BDD testing frameworks like Cucumber and Specflow. Demonstrates expertise in API testing with PostMan, SOAP UI, and REST Assured, as well as containerisation technologies Docker and Kubernetes. Skilled in continuous integration and delivery using GitLab CI and Jenkins. Extensive experience in web, Android, and iOS automation testing complemented by a strong foundation in functional, system, smoke, regression testing, and black/white box testing. Adept at utilising JIRA, YouTrack for defect management and Confluence for documentation. Possesses solid knowledge of SQL databases including MySQL and Oracle. Committed to enhancing software quality through shift-left testing strategies within Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban.
• Expert in building robust, highly optimised automation frameworks to stress test and validate high frequency trading(HFT) platforms, matching engines and complex market data infrastructure
• Developed advanced Python-based validation and log analysis solutions to support automated verification and troubleshooting
• Validated order lifecycle, trading workflows, and backend system integration to ensure system integrity and performance
• Conducted SQL-based data validation and reconciliation across trading and downstream systems
• Supported testing activities around exchange connectivity and market infrastructure workflows, including Eurex/T7, Euronext, NNED environments
• Investigated production and integration issues in collaboration with developers, support teams, and stakeholders to enhance resolution processes
• Analysed and implemented binary protocols such as ETI, SBE, and FIX to enhance system communication.
• Contributed to automation initiatives that streamlined regression testing and bolstered system reliability
Over 11 years of work experience as QA Automation Engineer
Over 5 years expeirnce in trading systems, leading Automation projects from scratch in build frameworks based on different market taking strategies
Extensive experience on Automation tools Playwright, Cypress,Selenium in Python, Java
Good experience in API testing with PostMan, SOAP UI, REST Assured
Working experience on Docker and Kubernetes
Continuous Integration and delivery with Gitlab CI and Jenkins
Good Experience in Web, Android and iOS Automation testing
Experience in Functional Testing, System Testing, Smoke testing and Regression Testing
Hands on experience in using JIRA, YouTrack, XRAY Defect & Project management tool and Confluence for documentation
Extensive experience in Black/White box Testing
Extensive experience in writing Test plans, test cases based on requirements specified and executing test plans in timely manner
Good knowledge in SQL and MYSQL, Oracle database tools
Performance, load testing using Jmeter, Locust(Python)
Advocate of Shift left in Testing strategy
Good knowledge of all the phases of SDLC, Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban)
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester