I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

Jamie Preddie

I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications. Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

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I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 17+ years of experience in automation, analysis, technical design, testing, and test lifecycle management. I thrive on building scalable automation solutions and mentoring teams to improve quality across complex web and mobile applications.

Currently at News UK, I ensure the quality and performance of mobile and web applications using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge, debugging production issues, and delivering reliable, end-to-end testing with fast feedback loops.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Mobile Automation QA at News UK
July 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a cross-brand web automation framework using Cypress.io for desktop, tablet & mobile. Created a mobile automation framework using WebDriverIO and Appium for multiple apps. Improved BDD processes. Set up a mock server for local automation testing to speed up feedback loops. Debugged web & app crashes, providing developers with detailed defect tracking. Maintained and ran tests on CircleCI with visual regression tests using Percy. Created CircleCI configurations to run E2E tests across multiple environments.
Lead QA at Pfizer
January 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Led a global QA team of 16 testers across 4 continents for a high-profile hybrid app project. Managed and developed an automation framework using Python & Appium integrated with BrowserStack. Created test plans, strategies, and reporting for senior management. Designed a bug management process and managed tests via TestRail. Performed API testing using Postman (GET, POST, DELETE requests).
Senior Mobile Automation QA at 11:FS
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Developed mobile automation framework using Detox (JavaScript) and Cypress for responsive web testing. Conducted API testing via Postman and server-side debugging for backend analysis. Performed release testing on Google Play Beta & TestFlight builds.
Senior Mobile Automation QA at News UK
October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Modified mobile automation framework to work across multiple apps and APK files. Debugged server-side transformer data, providing insights into issues at the API level. Automated CI testing pipelines using Bitrise, BuddyBuild, and CircleCI. Achievements: Reused and modified automation framework, saving time and effort across brands. Trained junior testers in automation and framework best practices.
Senior Automation QA at Acuris
September 1, 2016 - October 31, 2019
Developed web automation frameworks in Ruby (Capybara) & JavaScript (TestCafe). Automated API testing and integrated it into Jenkins CI pipelines. Performed server-side testing and database queries (DynamoDB) for backend validation. Implemented a test pyramid strategy, ensuring comprehensive Unit/Integration/Acceptance testing. Delivered CMS test automation, reducing regression test efforts.
QA Automation Engineer at Solera
December 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
Built iOS & Android automation frameworks using Appium.
QA Automation Engineer at Foreign & Commonwealth Office
September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Delivered fully automated crisis hub for UK government users.
QA Automation Engineer at Tesco
December 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015
Key contributor in launching Tesco Groceries' responsive web.
Senior QA & Automation Engineer at Aviva, Wiggle, First Clarity, Swiftcover, Nationwide, Norwich Union, Applabs
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Various senior QA & automation roles.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (2:1) at University of Luton
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
ISEB Foundation in Software Testing at British Computing Society
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
DSDM Agile Practitioner Certification at DSDM
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
SQL Microsoft.NET Certification at QTO
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

ISEB Foundation in Software Testing
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
DSDM Agile Practitioner Certification
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
SQL Microsoft.NET Certification
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

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

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