I’m Ammarah Maqsood, an Automation Test Engineer (SDET) with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality software across web, API, and enterprise systems. I design robust automation frameworks using Python, C#, Selenium, and Playwright, and I have a proven track record of reducing manual regression effort and accelerating release cycles. I excel in API testing, CI/CD integration, and backend validation within Agile environments, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality aligns with business goals. I am passionate about building maintainable test solutions, driving test strategy, and enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. I thrive in dynamic environments and love mentoring teammates to raise overall quality and efficiency.

Ammarah Maqsood

I’m Ammarah Maqsood, an Automation Test Engineer (SDET) with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality software across web, API, and enterprise systems. I design robust automation frameworks using Python, C#, Selenium, and Playwright, and I have a proven track record of reducing manual regression effort and accelerating release cycles. I excel in API testing, CI/CD integration, and backend validation within Agile environments, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality aligns with business goals. I am passionate about building maintainable test solutions, driving test strategy, and enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. I thrive in dynamic environments and love mentoring teammates to raise overall quality and efficiency.

Available to hire

I’m Ammarah Maqsood, an Automation Test Engineer (SDET) with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality software across web, API, and enterprise systems. I design robust automation frameworks using Python, C#, Selenium, and Playwright, and I have a proven track record of reducing manual regression effort and accelerating release cycles. I excel in API testing, CI/CD integration, and backend validation within Agile environments, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality aligns with business goals.

I am passionate about building maintainable test solutions, driving test strategy, and enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. I thrive in dynamic environments and love mentoring teammates to raise overall quality and efficiency.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Quality Engineer (Automation Tester) at ROQ
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks using Playwright (Python) and C#, improving test coverage and execution efficiency. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling faster and more reliable releases. Built and maintained reusable automation frameworks for UI and API testing across multiple projects. Achieved 80% automation coverage, reducing manual regression effort by 80%. Worked on Salesforce migration testing across complex multi-system workflows. Conducted API and backend validation (Postman, SQL Server), improving defect detection by 60%. Collaborated with developers and BAs ensuring 100% requirement traceability. Delivered detailed defect reports enabling faster release decisions.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Proofpoint
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Developed Selenium automation frameworks increasing test coverage by 25%. Reduced QA execution time by 20% through workflow optimization. Performed API and database testing using Postman and MySQL. Reduced customer complaints by 30% through defect resolution. Managed Agile Kanban boards improving delivery timelines by 30%. Achieved 95% execution accuracy on critical projects.
Junior SQA Engineer at Sybrid Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Performed functional, system, and UAT testing. Ensured 100% data integrity using SQL validation. Created detailed test plans and documentation. Managed end-to-end client QA engagement.
SQA Intern at Protégé Global
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Conducted manual testing and cross-browser validation. Provided UX/UI improvement recommendations.

Education

MSc in Computer Science at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BSc in Computer Science at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Agile Foundations | Scrum: The Basics
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Writing User Stories | The Ultimate My SQL Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other