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Hi there, I’m Umare Kara, a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience delivering high-quality test automation solutions for B2B e-commerce platforms serving European markets. I specialize in full-stack test automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on UI and API testing. I develop BDD scripts with Cucumber and Gherkin, am a strong advocate of Agile Scrum, and have a solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. I’ve worked with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured, and have driven CI/CD integration with Jenkins to enable continuous testing and automated regression suites that shorten release cycles.…Hi there, I’m Umare Kara, a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience delivering high-quality test automation solutions for B2B e-commerce platforms serving European markets. I specialize in full-stack test automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on UI and API testing. I develop BDD scripts with Cucumber and Gherkin, am a strong advocate of Agile Scrum, and have a solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. I’ve worked with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured, and have driven CI/CD integration with Jenkins to enable continuous testing and automated regression suites that shorten release cycles.

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Hi there, I’m Umare Kara, a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience delivering high-quality test automation solutions for B2B e-commerce platforms serving European markets. I specialize in full-stack test automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on UI and API testing. I develop BDD scripts with Cucumber and Gherkin, am a strong advocate of Agile Scrum, and have a solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. I’ve worked with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured, and have driven CI/CD integration with Jenkins to enable continuous testing and automated regression suites that shorten release cycles.…Hi there, I’m Umare Kara, a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience delivering high-quality test automation solutions for B2B e-commerce platforms serving European markets. I specialize in full-stack test automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on UI and API testing. I develop BDD scripts with Cucumber and Gherkin, am a strong advocate of Agile Scrum, and have a solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. I’ve worked with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured, and have driven CI/CD integration with Jenkins to enable continuous testing and automated regression suites that shorten release cycles.

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Hi there, I’m Umare Kara, a QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience delivering high-quality test automation solutions for B2B e-commerce platforms serving European markets. I specialize in full-stack test automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver, with hands-on UI and API testing.

I develop BDD scripts with Cucumber and Gherkin, am a strong advocate of Agile Scrum, and have a solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. I’ve worked with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured, and have driven CI/CD integration with Jenkins to enable continuous testing and automated regression suites that shorten release cycles.

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Expert

Expert

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Turkish

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English

Advanced

Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer at TURKA

February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025

Delivered comprehensive QA automation solutions for a leading tortilla and bread manufacturer serving European markets. Implemented a Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) framework using Cucumber with Gherkin syntax and Selenium WebDriver, establishing a maintainable test automation architecture aligned with business requirements. Designed and maintained 300+ BDD test scenarios in Gherkin format with reusable step definitions, reducing test maintenance effort by 35% and improving test code readability. Pioneered a multi-modal automation strategy combining UI testing (Selenium) and API testing approaches, validating data integrity across manufacturing facilities in Poland and Spain, reducing end-to-end testing cycles by 40%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile ceremonies, served as QA advocate, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives. Managed test execution and defect lifecycle using Jira with Xray integration, providing transparent quality metrics and test cove

QA Automation Engineer at UNIQUBE INTERNATIONAL

June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Established end-to-end test automation infrastructure for a B2B e-commerce platform serving European packaging industry clients. Designed and implemented a comprehensive Selenium WebDriver with Java and Maven framework, achieving 70%+ automation coverage across critical user workflows. Developed and maintained 150+ REST API automated test scripts using Rest-Assured, validating endpoints, payloads, authentication, and integration points. Created and maintained 250+ automated test scripts spanning smoke, regression, functional, and edge cases, significantly reducing manual testing effort. Actively participated in Scrum ceremonies, fostered a quality-first culture, and ensured 100% compliance with functional requirements through strategic test planning. Performed manual exploratory testing and cross-browser compatibility validation, and used Git for version control with systematic branching and reviews. Tracked defects and reported metrics in Jira.

Business Operations Associate at RHINO CASUAL

July 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

Managed digital inventory tracking systems and database operations for international textile trade. Coordinated overseas purchasing operations and supplier communications via digital platforms. Analyzed sales data and market trends to support procurement decisions. Streamlined order processing workflows and improved operational efficiency, leveraging spreadsheet software and business management tools for reporting and analysis.

Mathematics Teacher at UFUK ACADEMY

May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015

Taught mathematics to high school students preparing for IB Diploma and SAT examinations. Delivered targeted instruction covering algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. Developed customized curriculum materials aligned with IB and SAT requirements and provided one-on-one tutoring to address individual learning needs.