I am a results-driven QA Engineer with 4 years of experience in manual and automation testing of web and mobile applications. I specialize in Python (PyTest, Selenium), API testing (REST, Postman, SQL), and executing automated tests in CI/CD pipelines. I have solid expertise in backend, integration, and end-to-end testing within Agile/Scrum environments. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional international teams to deliver high-quality software, and I proactively identify defects early in the SDLC to improve overall quality.

Maria Kobzar

I am a results-driven QA Engineer with 4 years of experience in manual and automation testing of web and mobile applications. I specialize in Python (PyTest, Selenium), API testing (REST, Postman, SQL), and executing automated tests in CI/CD pipelines. I have solid expertise in backend, integration, and end-to-end testing within Agile/Scrum environments. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional international teams to deliver high-quality software, and I proactively identify defects early in the SDLC to improve overall quality.

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I am a results-driven QA Engineer with 4 years of experience in manual and automation testing of web and mobile applications. I specialize in Python (PyTest, Selenium), API testing (REST, Postman, SQL), and executing automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.

I have solid expertise in backend, integration, and end-to-end testing within Agile/Scrum environments. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional international teams to deliver high-quality software, and I proactively identify defects early in the SDLC to improve overall quality.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Middle QA Engineer at Unlimit
June 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Performed backend, integration, and end-to-end testing across iOS, Android, and Web platforms. Resolved 95% of production incidents by root-cause analysis, SQL-backed validation, and close dev collaboration. Conducted functional, regression, and API testing (REST) using Postman, SQL validation, and monitored application logs in AWS CloudWatch. Cut weekly smoke runtime by 10% by introducing API/UI automation with PyTest/Selenium and running tests in GitLab CI/CD. Raised test coverage by 30% through systematic test design and multi-platform validation across iOS/Android/Web. Participated in requirements reviews and proactively identified defects early in the SDLC. Collaborated with developers, analysts, designers, and product managers in an Agile/Scrum team.
Junior QA Engineer at EPAM Systems
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Analyzed user stories and technical requirements to ensure completeness and clarity, identifying ambiguities. Boosted test coverage by 20% and cut execution time by 30% using boundary, equivalence, exploratory testing techniques. Performed functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing of web and mobile applications; reported defects via Jira/ALM. Validated bug fixes and participated in the full QA lifecycle. Collaborated with developers, analysts, and QA engineers in Agile/Scrum teams to enhance product quality and team efficiency.

Education

QA Automation Course (Python + Selenium + PyTest) at Yandex Practicum
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
QA Manual Course at EPAM UpSkill
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
QA Manual Course at Yandex Practicum
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Master's degree, Interpreter (English) at Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Master's degree, Industrial and Civil Engineering at Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

QA Automation Course (Python + Selenium + PyTest)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
QA Manual Course
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
QA Manual Course
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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