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I’m Talha Sajjad, a Senior QA Engineer and Release Manager based in Stockholm, Sweden, with 10+ years of experience delivering mission-critical software across enterprise, fintech, mobile, and SaaS domains. I excel at designing automated test frameworks, defining end-to-end QA strategies, and leading cross-functional Agile teams to ship high-quality releases.
I’m actively exploring AI-augmented testing to drive the next generation of quality engineering. I have hands-on experience with performance, security, and API testing, and I enjoy mentoring teams, improving processes, and ensuring stable deployments across complex architectures.
Skills
Work Experience
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer / Release Manager at Competella (Enghouse Interactive Solution)
September 1, 2017 - PresentExecute QA and release management activities for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards across diverse software solutions. Define and implement comprehensive QA goals, testing strategies, and quality processes for cross-functional teams and complex projects. Design and implement robust automated and manual test frameworks for microservices architectures and event-driven systems, significantly improving test coverage and reducing regression testing time. Conduct vulnerability testing and security assessments following OWASP guidelines to identify and mitigate security risks in software applications. Manage test environments, coordinate deployments, and oversee release schedules while maintaining system stability. Actively participate in requirement analysis, grooming sessions, and design discussions to ensure quality considerations from project inception. Mentor QA team members, establishing best practices and fostering a culture of con
Senior Test Engineer at Qliro AB
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Developed and maintained comprehensive Quality Assurance processes, including defining QA goals, test plans, and testing strategies across multiple teams. Created automated test frameworks and scripts for payment solutions, improving test efficiency and reliability. Played a key role in release management and deployment processes, managing test environments and ensuring quality product delivery. Conducted functional, regression, and release testing for complex payment systems.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Seamless
April 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015Led testing efforts for SEQR Payment App across iOS, Android, and Windows mobile platforms. Researched and developed mobile testing automation solution using Calabash and Cucumber, streamlining mobile app testing processes. Executed manual and automated tests on simulators and real devices, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Managed Linux administration and test environment setup on virtual machines.
Senior Test Engineer at Qwaya
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013Analyzed functional specifications and user requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies. Performed functional testing of web-based Google and Facebook campaign management systems. Implemented quality assurance methodologies and managed test environments on Linux-based systems.
Lead Test Engineer at NYX Interactive
October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2011Led project test teams, designing and deploying test execution processes and managing task assignments. Designed, developed, and maintained automated and manual test scripts for regression testing. Supported project plans according to contractual specifications including Software Test Plans, Qualification Procedures, and Test Reports. Collaborated with customer representatives and software engineering teams on quality-related matters.
Software Engineer (R&D) at University of Trento
November 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008R&D software engineering role.
Software Engineer (Quality) at CureMD
February 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006Quality-focused software engineering role in healthcare IT.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer / Release Manager at Competella (Enghouse Interactive Solution), Stockholm, Sweden
September 1, 2017 - PresentExecute QA and release management activities for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards across diverse software solutions. Define and implement comprehensive QA goals, testing strategies, and quality processes for cross-functional teams and complex projects. Design and implement robust automated and manual test frameworks for microservices architectures and event-driven systems, significantly improving test coverage and reducing regression testing time. Conduct vulnerability testing and security assessments following OWASP guidelines to identify and mitigate security risks in software applications. Manage test environments, coordinate deployments, and oversee release schedules while maintaining system stability. Actively participate in requirement analysis, grooming sessions, and design discussions to ensure quality considerations from project inception. Mentor and guide QA team members, establishing best practices and fostering a cult
Senior Test Engineer at Qliro AB, Stockholm, Sweden
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Developed and maintained comprehensive Quality Assurance processes, including defining QA goals, test plans, and testing strategies across multiple teams. Created automated test frameworks and scripts for payment solutions, improving test efficiency and reliability. Played a key role in release management and deployment processes, managing test environments and ensuring quality product delivery. Conducted functional, regression, and release testing for complex payment systems.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Seamless, Stockholm, Sweden
April 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015Led testing efforts for SEQR Payment App across iOS, Android, and Windows mobile platforms. Researched and developed mobile testing automation solution using Calabash and Cucumber, streamlined mobile app testing processes. Executed manual and automated tests on simulators and real devices, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Managed Linux administration and test environment setup on virtual machines.
Senior Test Engineer at Qwaya, Stockholm, Sweden
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013Analyzed functional specifications and user requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies. Performed functional testing of web-based Google and Facebook campaign management systems. Implemented quality assurance methodologies and managed test environments on Linux-based systems.
Lead Test Engineer at NYX Interactive, Stockholm, Sweden
October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2011Led project test teams, designing and deploying test execution processes and managing task assignments. Designed, developed, and maintained automated and manual test scripts for regression testing. Supported project plans according to contractual specifications including Software Test Plans, Qualification Procedures, and Test Reports. Collaborated with customer representatives and software engineering teams on quality-related matters.
Software Engineer (R&D) at University of Trento, Italy
November 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008Research and development work focusing on software engineering tasks within R&D environment.
Software Engineer (Quality) at CureMD, Lahore, Pakistan
February 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006Quality-focused software engineering work for healthcare software, including defect analysis and ensuring software quality.
Senior QA Engineer / Release Manager at Enterprise Communications Software Company
September 1, 2017 - PresentManaged QA and release activities across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time delivery and consistent quality standards. Defined and implemented comprehensive QA strategies and testing processes for cross-functional teams. Designed automated and manual test frameworks for microservices and event-driven architectures, reducing regression testing time by 60%. Conducted vulnerability and security assessments in line with OWASP guidelines. Coordinated deployments, managed test environments, and oversaw release schedules while maintaining system stability. Mentored QA team members and established best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Senior Test Engineer at Leading Fintech & Payment Solutions Company
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Developed and maintained QA processes including test plans and strategies across multiple delivery teams. Built automated test frameworks for payment solutions, significantly improving test efficiency and reliability. Played a key role in release management and deployment for complex payment systems. Conducted functional, regression, and release testing for high-throughput financial systems.
Senior QA Engineer at Mobile Payment Technology Company
April 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015Led testing efforts for a cross-platform mobile payment application (iOS, Android, Windows). Researched and developed a mobile test automation solution using Calabash and Cucumber. Executed manual and automated tests on simulators and real devices for comprehensive coverage. Managed Linux administration and test environment setup on virtual machines.
Senior Test Engineer at Digital Marketing SaaS Company
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013Analyzed functional specifications to develop comprehensive test strategies for web-based campaign management systems. Performed functional testing across Google and Facebook advertising integrations. Implemented QA methodologies and managed test environments on Linux-based infrastructure.
Lead Test Engineer at Interactive Gaming Software Company
October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2011Led project test teams, designing and deploying test execution processes and managing task assignments. Designed, developed, and maintained automated and manual test scripts for regression testing. Produced Software Test Plans, Qualification Procedures, and Test Reports to contractual standards. Collaborated with client representatives and engineering teams on quality-related matters.
Software Engineer (R&D) at European Research University
November 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008Software Engineer in R&D role supporting research projects, focusing on software development and experimentation.
Software Engineer (Quality) at Healthcare Software Company
February 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006Software Engineer focused on quality assurance for healthcare software solutions, aligning with regulatory and quality standards.
Education
Master of Computer Science (Specialization in Software Engineering) at Punjab University College of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Software Engineering Courses, Major in Distributed Systems at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Master of Computer Science (Specialization in Software Engineering) at Punjab University College of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004Software Engineering Courses, Major in Distributed Systems at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Software Engineering — Major in Distributed Systems at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Master of Computer Science — Specialization in Software Engineering at Punjab University College of Information Technology, Lahore
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004Master of Computer Science at Punjab University College of Information Technology, Lahore
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Software Engineering — Major in Distributed Systems at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Gaming, Media & Entertainment
Professional Summary:
Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in test automation, QA strategy, and release management for enterprise-level software systems. Skilled in delivering high-quality products across web, mobile, and microservices architectures.
Key Contributions:
Designed and implemented automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and Cucumber, improving regression efficiency by up to 60%
Led QA processes in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring high-quality releases across multiple projects
Performed API, integration, performance, and security testing (OWASP standards)
Managed CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps
Conducted vulnerability assessments and ensured software compliance with security best practices
Mentored QA teams and established testing standards for continuous improvement
Technical Stack:
Selenium | Playwright | Appium | Postman | C# | JavaScript | Python | Docker | AWS | SQL | Jira
Domain Expertise:
Web Applications | Mobile Testing | Payment Systems | Microservices | API Testing | Performance Testing
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