I am a detail-oriented and results-driven QA Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the financial and educational technology sectors. I specialize in automation testing, API testing, and implementing Agile methodologies to improve software quality and deliver robust results. I am proficient with Cypress, Selenium, SoapUI, and I apply test-driven and behavior-driven development practices to drive high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments and am seeking a QA role where I can contribute to high-performing teams.

Abdelli Hadef

I am a detail-oriented and results-driven QA Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the financial and educational technology sectors. I specialize in automation testing, API testing, and implementing Agile methodologies to improve software quality and deliver robust results. I am proficient with Cypress, Selenium, SoapUI, and I apply test-driven and behavior-driven development practices to drive high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments and am seeking a QA role where I can contribute to high-performing teams.

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I am a detail-oriented and results-driven QA Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the financial and educational technology sectors. I specialize in automation testing, API testing, and implementing Agile methodologies to improve software quality and deliver robust results.

I am proficient with Cypress, Selenium, SoapUI, and I apply test-driven and behavior-driven development practices to drive high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments and am seeking a QA role where I can contribute to high-performing teams.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer at Tes Global Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and executed automated test scripts using Cypress to validate product functionality; conducted API testing with Postman; led API testing for the Timetable Creation project; designed tests for URL redirection during marketing campaigns; conducted end-to-end testing for the Universal Login Initiative; logged and tracked defects in JIRA; utilized Microsoft Azure and GitHub for cloud-based test environments and CI/CD integration; operated in an Agile environment with sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
Software Engineer at Direct Line Group
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2024
Designed and implemented automated test cases for insurance products using IntelliJ, Selenium, and SoapUI; developed and maintained TDD and BDD frameworks; integrated GitHub and AWS to automate CI/CD pipelines; participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to ensure timely delivery of project goals.
Subject Matter Expert and Business Support Coordinator at Direct Line Group
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Led the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project with Accenture, designing and implementing automated solutions for business processes; conducted QA and UAT to validate system performance before deployment; provided mentoring and training on quality assurance best practices, including writing detailed test cases and executing manual tests when necessary.

Education

Master of Information Technology (Hons) at University of the West of England
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) at Open University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma of Engineering at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2023 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

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