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Hi, I’m Joseph Ekeleme. I’m a results-driven automation tester with 8 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks to streamline software testing processes. I specialize in building robust UI and API test suites using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress, and Cucumber, turning complex requirements into reliable, repeatable tests.
I’m a collaborative team player who communicates clearly with developers and business stakeholders, thrives in Agile environments, and continually updates my skills with emerging technologies in automation and performance testing. I enjoy ensuring quality and reliability across multi-tier web apps, client/server apps, and desktop applications.
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Work Experience
Automation Test Engineer at LexisNexis UK
June 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented UI and API automation frameworks using Serenity BDD with Java; performed API testing and database validations; developed and maintained automated scripts for regression, smoke, and impacted tests using cucumber BDD with Gherkin; participated in CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps/GitHub; logged defects and collaborated with developers to resolve issues; performed API testing with Postman and ensured stability of automation suites.
Automation Test Engineer at Department For Education (DFE)
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024Adopted shift-left automation strategy; automated UI and API tests using Playwright BDD/Cucumber with C#; inspected requirements, created new test scenarios, maintained regression, smoke, and impacted tests; built desktop automation framework using Appium with C#; contributed to Cypress for UI/API automation; integrated with Azure DevOps/GitHub for CI/CD; performed database verification and defect management.
Automation Engineer at HMRC
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022Provided UI and API automation using Selenium with Java/C#; maintained smoke and regression automation framework; scripted new UI/API scenarios using BDD with Gherkin; performed database validations and API verifications; collaborated with PEGA/Penalty reform teams and other stakeholders; contributed to test strategy and defect resolution.
Automation Test Engineer at Bet365 Gaming
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022Implemented and maintained Smoke and Regression automation framework; scripted new tests in UI and API using Selenium C#/Java with Specflow/Cucumber BDD; built reusable steps and utilities; performed API testing and data validation; coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage and release readiness.
Automation Tester at Sharp Gaming
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021Shift-left automation strategy using Selenium C#/Java with Specflow/Cucumber; built and maintained automation framework; ensured pass rates for regression, impacted, and smoke tests; performed API testing and database validation; contributed to CI/CD and test reporting.
QA Analyst at Barclays
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019Created requirements traceability matrices and test plans; executed manual and automated tests using VB Script (QTP) and VBScript-based frameworks; performed SQL-based data validation; documented test cases and defects; collaborated with engineering and management to ensure quality deliverables.
Software Tester at Santander
April 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018Retested defects on new releases; wrote and updated test plans and scripts; performed data mapping and SQL queries for backend validation; conducted performance testing and API testing using Postman and Specflow/C# frameworks; participated in CI/CD workflows.
Test Analyst at Advanced Payment Solutions
April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017Developed test plans, cases, and scripts; performed manual and backend testing; executed regression testing using Quality Center; validated positive and negative scenarios; collaborated with developers to resolve issues and ensure quality.
Sound Engineer at Eyepy Studio
January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016Recorded, mixed, and mastered sounds; prepared post-production assets; collaborated with production teams to ensure audio quality for projects.
Education
Qualifications
Master of Science in Information Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Master of Science in International Business Management
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Bachelor of Science in Sound Engineering and Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Bachelor of Science in Business Software Development
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025National Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Software Testing Foundation Certificate (ISTQB)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services
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