I am a QA engineer with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality fintech solutions, including payment gateways, electronic banking, and mobile payments. I specialize in test planning, test strategy, and process improvement, and I have hands-on experience with black-box, functional, GUI, integration, API, performance, and security testing. I am proficient in SDLC/STLC practices and have worked across web, mobile, and cloud deployments. I have led QA efforts across multiple organizations, establishing release processes, mapping requirements to acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and conducting production smoke tests after go-live. My toolbox includes TestRail, JIRA, Postman, Swagger, Burp Suite, JMeter, Azure, SQL databases (SQL Server/MySQL), MongoDB, GitHub, and AWS. I thrive in fast-paced fintech environments and am dedicated to delivering reliable, secure software.

Syed Farrukh Ali

I am a QA engineer with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality fintech solutions, including payment gateways, electronic banking, and mobile payments. I specialize in test planning, test strategy, and process improvement, and I have hands-on experience with black-box, functional, GUI, integration, API, performance, and security testing. I am proficient in SDLC/STLC practices and have worked across web, mobile, and cloud deployments. I have led QA efforts across multiple organizations, establishing release processes, mapping requirements to acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and conducting production smoke tests after go-live. My toolbox includes TestRail, JIRA, Postman, Swagger, Burp Suite, JMeter, Azure, SQL databases (SQL Server/MySQL), MongoDB, GitHub, and AWS. I thrive in fast-paced fintech environments and am dedicated to delivering reliable, secure software.

Available to hire

I am a QA engineer with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality fintech solutions, including payment gateways, electronic banking, and mobile payments. I specialize in test planning, test strategy, and process improvement, and I have hands-on experience with black-box, functional, GUI, integration, API, performance, and security testing. I am proficient in SDLC/STLC practices and have worked across web, mobile, and cloud deployments.

I have led QA efforts across multiple organizations, establishing release processes, mapping requirements to acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and conducting production smoke tests after go-live. My toolbox includes TestRail, JIRA, Postman, Swagger, Burp Suite, JMeter, Azure, SQL databases (SQL Server/MySQL), MongoDB, GitHub, and AWS. I thrive in fast-paced fintech environments and am dedicated to delivering reliable, secure software.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Principal QA Engineer at Next Generations Innovations Limited
July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
Created and executed functional test cases to ensure complete test coverage; prepared Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Cycles, Bug Reports and Release Documents; performed test execution on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox; arranged QA demonstrations for product teams before release; conducted Smoke Tests on Production after go-live.
Principal QA Consultant at Systems Limited
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Created and executed API and functional test cases linked to user stories; prepared and reviewed Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Cycles, Bug Reports and Release Documents; tested on Chrome, Safari, Edge; conducted Android and iPhone native apps testing; organized weekly Pre-UAT Defect Triage meetings; delivered QA demonstrations to stakeholders; performed production smoke tests after go-live.
Senior SQA Engineer at Inertia Soft Private Limited
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Established testing and release processes aligned with Scrum; supported story mapping to capture requirements and acceptance criteria; contributed to sprint planning; collaborated with developers during coding to ensure suitable solutions; prepared UAT-ready stories with stakeholders; prepared and reviewed Test Plans, Test Cases, Bug Reports and Release Documents.
Lead SQA Engineer at Binary Vibes Private Limited
March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Ensured adherence to QA processes with comprehensive documentation; reviewed Test Plans, Test Cases, Bug Reports and Release Documents; supervised penetration testing and automation of products; consulted with product development to evaluate system interfaces, requirements and performance; managed deployments of Web applications on Azure; produced weekly progress reports; coordinated with clients for requirements clarifications and issue resolution.
Lead SQA Engineer at Wemsol Private Limited
November 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Built Readiness for UAT, pseudo and production environments; supported build deployments for UAT, pseudo and production; coordinated QA activities and ensured readiness across environments.
Senior SQA Engineer at TPS Pakistan Private Limited
May 1, 2013 - November 30, 2016
Executed test plans and created reports describing program evaluation, testing and acceptance criteria; enforced QA processes and documentation; performed penetration testing of Keenu Wallet Web, Keenu Wallet Mobile, Keenu NetConnect and associated databases; advised on interfaces, operational and performance requirements; prepared UAT, pseudo and production environment readiness; aided in deployments to UAT, pseudo and production environments.
SQA Analyst at ARPA TECH Private Limited
July 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
SQA Analyst responsible for QA activities, test plan creation and reporting; ensured adherence to QA processes and documentation; supported testing across modules.
SQA Analyst at Dream World Limited
January 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
SQA Analyst contributing to testing and quality assurance processes; created and reviewed test plans; executed tests and reported defects to maintain software quality.

Education

BS at Bahria University, Karachi Campus
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services
    paper STC TV

    STC TV Subscription In KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait

    paper TALBOTS

    Women Clothing Brand of USA.
    As a QA I need to perform following tasks:
    testing Web-Based, Window Based (Client-Server) Application and Mobile Application
    Test Case writing
    Functional testing, Regression testing, Re-testing, Database validation, Compatibility testing, Ad-hoc testing and Exploratory testing
    API Testing
    Involved in logging and tracking the defect in the JIRA tool.
    Good communication skills
    Attend and Conduct Defect Triage Meetings

    paper Keenu Payment Gateway

    Keenu’s payment gateway is designed to make online transactions a breeze for businesses and their customers. With advanced security measures, you can trust that your data is safe.
    It offer a range of payment options, ensuring convenience and flexibility.
    KEENU’s payment gateway is your partner for smooth and efficient online payments, providing the tools you need to grow your business with confidence.

    paper Keenu Mobile App

    KEENU App, your gateway to a world of seamless and secure payments. As an SBP-approved Digital Wallet App, we ensure your financial transactions are protected.
    Keenu app offers a comprehensive range of payment options, making it easier than ever to manage your finances. Plus, we’ve integrated a loyalty ecosystem, allowing you to enjoy rewards and benefits while you pay.
    Join it and experience the convenience and innovation that the KEENU App brings to your everyday payments.

    paper BAHL Net Banking

    Bank AL Habib netbanking empowers you to manage all your finances with an enhanced platform that makes banking simple and easy . Whether you’re looking to check your balance, pay bills, transfer funds or print statements; BAHL netbanking and mobile app has got you covered.

Hire a QA Engineer

We have the best qa engineer experts on Twine. Hire a qa engineer in Karachi today.