I am a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and executing automation frameworks across web, mobile, and API platforms. I specialize in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, and Jenkins in Agile and CI/CD environments. I excel at implementing BDD/TDD frameworks, automating end-to-end testing, and integrating automated suites into Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines to speed up delivery. I have driven QA excellence in finance, healthcare, and consulting through data-driven testing, proactive problem-solving, and clear collaboration with cross-functional teams.

AZIIA EGEMBERDI

I am a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and executing automation frameworks across web, mobile, and API platforms. I specialize in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, and Jenkins in Agile and CI/CD environments. I excel at implementing BDD/TDD frameworks, automating end-to-end testing, and integrating automated suites into Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines to speed up delivery. I have driven QA excellence in finance, healthcare, and consulting through data-driven testing, proactive problem-solving, and clear collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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I am a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and executing automation frameworks across web, mobile, and API platforms. I specialize in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, and Jenkins in Agile and CI/CD environments.

I excel at implementing BDD/TDD frameworks, automating end-to-end testing, and integrating automated suites into Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines to speed up delivery. I have driven QA excellence in finance, healthcare, and consulting through data-driven testing, proactive problem-solving, and clear collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at McKinsey & Company
November 1, 2021 - Present
Developed robust and reusable automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, implementing the Page Object Model (POM) to enhance test maintainability. Performed in-depth SQL database testing to optimize backend validations and reduced manual test cycles. Created Gherkin feature files, step definitions, and test runners in a BDD framework to improve collaboration between QA, developers, and business teams. Conducted mobile automation testing with Appium and BrowserStack on Android and iOS to ensure device compatibility. Automated API testing using Postman and REST Assured, ensuring reliable backend communication. Partnered with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, decreasing deployment time. Leveraged Azure DevOps and Jira for end-to-end test lifecycle management and defect tracking. Engineered advanced automated test frameworks with Cucumber, TestNG, and BDD methodologies to enable functional, regression, and
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Vizient inc
March 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Built scalable Java/Selenium WebDriver automation frameworks with Cucumber, JUnit, and Maven; automated API testing using Postman and REST Assured. Validated microservices through API testing and SQL database checks (Oracle/MySQL), ensuring data integrity across frontend and backend systems. Implemented cross-browser validation with BrowserStack and mobile testing strategies. Integrated automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to accelerate feedback loops and release velocity. Used SQL data validation for data accuracy and end-to-end testing across web and mobile platforms, aligning QA with evolving requirements in an Agile setting.
QA Automation Engineer at Northern Trust
August 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020
Designed, developed, and executed automated testing frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Maven, reducing manual regression by 45% and accelerating release cycles. Translated complex business requirements into detailed test plans and scripts with full traceability. Performed backend validation using SQL (Oracle) and JDBC, ensuring data integrity across core banking platforms. Implemented data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks (Apache POI) and integrated tests in CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Conducted cross-browser and cross-platform testing with BrowserStack and performed mobile automation with Appium. Participated in Agile ceremonies and maintained RTMs and comprehensive test documentation to support audits and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's in Economics at Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet