I am an all-round end-to-end software tester who can adapt to new environments and technologies extremely quickly. I have 17 years of software testing experience across in-house, mobile and web-based applications. I have worked in Agile environments with Scrum, planning and executing test programmes across the full SDLC, performing Web, API and mobile testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I’ve introduced test automation to CI/CD pipelines, mentored teams, and gained experience across healthcare, financial services and retail sectors while also ensuring security clearances and working across multiple OS. I’ve used tools like Jira, TestLink, HP QC, and Test Manager, along with automation frameworks such as Playwright and CircleCI.

Adam Smith

I am an all-round end-to-end software tester who can adapt to new environments and technologies extremely quickly. I have 17 years of software testing experience across in-house, mobile and web-based applications. I have worked in Agile environments with Scrum, planning and executing test programmes across the full SDLC, performing Web, API and mobile testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I’ve introduced test automation to CI/CD pipelines, mentored teams, and gained experience across healthcare, financial services and retail sectors while also ensuring security clearances and working across multiple OS. I’ve used tools like Jira, TestLink, HP QC, and Test Manager, along with automation frameworks such as Playwright and CircleCI.

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I am an all-round end-to-end software tester who can adapt to new environments and technologies extremely quickly. I have 17 years of software testing experience across in-house, mobile and web-based applications.

I have worked in Agile environments with Scrum, planning and executing test programmes across the full SDLC, performing Web, API and mobile testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I’ve introduced test automation to CI/CD pipelines, mentored teams, and gained experience across healthcare, financial services and retail sectors while also ensuring security clearances and working across multiple OS. I’ve used tools like Jira, TestLink, HP QC, and Test Manager, along with automation frameworks such as Playwright and CircleCI.

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Work Experience

Software Test Engineer at DC Thomson
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Led testing for online publications across a fast-moving media business. Engaged with development, business analysts and product owners to define testing scope and best practices. Created and ran automated tests using Playwright and CircleCI, supported automation initiatives, and contributed to rapid growth and modernization of test processes.
Software Test Engineer at DC Thomson (Media / Publishing / Investment)
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Designing and executing test strategies for multiple online publications. Collaborated with product, development and business stakeholders to define test objectives, ensuring automation coverage with Playwright and CircleCI. Responsible for setting up test environments, defect triage, and delivering test results and dashboards to stakeholders.
Senior Test Engineer at SLC (Student Loans Company)
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Led backend and frontend testing for customer portals, mentored QA colleagues to ensure successful outcomes, and established automated testing practices. Maintained test artifacts, reports, and dashboards; coordinated with distributed teams (Malaysia and the US) to ensure timely delivery.
Software Test Analyst at CF
July 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Delivered testing on major projects onboarding global retailers to the company’s facility management platform. Managed test activities using agile delivery methodologies from inception to product delivery, worked with multiple technologies to ensure robust test coverage, and produced test artifacts and reports for customer sign-off.
Software Test Analyst at City Facilities
July 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Co-ordinated testing for major projects onboarding global retailers to the facilities management platform. Worked closely with development, business analysts and product owners; improved onboarding processes and delivered clear test documentation and status updates.
Test Engineer at Space Labs Health Care
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Tester for medical devices and related software supporting a global market. Focused on Path Finder SL (ECG analysis) and Sentinel (patient data storage/results). Worked in an Agile environment, managed test cases, and contributed to test verification and documentation.

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail

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