Marcos V.
QA Engineer

Skills

Sql

Java

Javascript

Marcos is available for hire

Meet Marcos V.

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Bio

QA Tester experienced in both development and testing environments with a specialization in Software Engineering employing agile methodologies, complemented by a bachelor's degree in Information Systems. Demonstrates proficiency in API (REST), UI (Web), performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Expertise includes the development of use cases, test scripts, and documentation of testing evidence. Acquainted with management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Test Plans, and Rational Jazz Team Server (RTC).

Possesses technical knowledge in Robo3T (MongoDB), OracleDB, DataSutio (IBM), Postman, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit, along with programming languages such as Java, C#, and JavaScript. Familiar with Azure Repos, Git, and Maven, and conversant with agile frameworks and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Additionally, adept in code versioning, executing pipeline merges to production versions, and basic code analysis. Recently completed a bootcamp centered on test automation using Java, focusing on dynamic frontends with JavaScript and WebDriver.

QA Team Lead
6/1/2022 - Present

Held the position of QA Team Lead for the IT quality team, utilizing Azure DevOps, Azure Boards, and Azure Test Plans to effectively manage software development projects. Led the testing team while collaborating closely with developers and the Product Owner to make strategic decisions and identify areas for process improvement. Developed proficiency in quality assurance methodologies and demonstrated expertise in software development lifecycle management through the integration of Azure's tools and frameworks.
QA Analyst
1/1/2022 - 6/1/2022

Developed expertise in white box, black box, and usability testing. Monitored the testing process with meticulous attention to detail, analyzed results from each development cycle, and evaluated overall quality. Executed various tests including functional, integrated, regression, usability, exploratory, non-functional (performance and security), integrated systems, E2E, and API tests (REST). Planned and executed load and stress tests, and generated bulk data for comprehensive testing. Created extensive documentation for validation and test scripts. Utilized an array of testing tools such as Postman, Selenium (JUnit), Jira, and Zephyr. Managed workflows with Jira and adhered to Agile methodology using Scrum.
QA Tester
3/1/2021 - 6/1/2022

Acquired comprehensive expertise in manual and software testing, with an emphasis on functional and regression testing. Developed detailed case studies and executed rigorous tests on REST APIs. Gained proficiency in leveraging Selenium and Cucumber for automated testing, alongside Rational Quality Manager for effective test management. Cultivated strong database testing capabilities with a solid foundation in Java to support test automation scripts and backend validations.