I am a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over a decade of experience, specializing in designing and implementing robust test strategies, automation frameworks, and performance benchmarking to optimize software quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical issues, enhance development processes, and meet stringent compliance standards. I stay current with modern QA tools and methodologies and am passionate about driving innovation and elevating QA practices to align with organizational goals and industry advancements.

Muhammad Umer

I am a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over a decade of experience, specializing in designing and implementing robust test strategies, automation frameworks, and performance benchmarking to optimize software quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical issues, enhance development processes, and meet stringent compliance standards. I stay current with modern QA tools and methodologies and am passionate about driving innovation and elevating QA practices to align with organizational goals and industry advancements.

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I am a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over a decade of experience, specializing in designing and implementing robust test strategies, automation frameworks, and performance benchmarking to optimize software quality at every stage of the development lifecycle.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical issues, enhance development processes, and meet stringent compliance standards. I stay current with modern QA tools and methodologies and am passionate about driving innovation and elevating QA practices to align with organizational goals and industry advancements.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Quality Assurance Engineer at Monie Point Microfinance Bank Limited (Remote Job)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with development teams to understand product requirements and defined testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software releases. Designed, developed, and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases (manual and automated) to validate software functionality, performance, and security. Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using Jira and worked closely with developers for timely resolution. Performed regression testing, smoke testing, and UAT to ensure the stability of the application before release. Conducted API testing with Postman for backend validation. Collaborated in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Provided detailed test reports, metrics, and feedback to stakeholders, helping to ensure informed decision-making. Contributed to improving QA processes, test coverage, and automation efficiency across teams.
Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at yieldWerx Semiconductor/ PITCO Pvt Ltd
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2024
Designed, deployed and maintained end-to-end automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) for web applications. Built a robust automation framework with modular architecture, leveraging Page Object Model (POM) and reusable utilities. Integrated Playwright tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to enable continuous testing and early defect detection. Performed functional, regression, and smoke testing across multiple browsers and environments. Implemented API testing within automation scripts to validate backend functionality and response integrity. Generated detailed HTML and Allure reports, providing insights into test execution and failure trends. Collaborated with developers, product managers, and QA teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to define acceptance criteria and testing scope. Logged and tracked defects in Jira, driving resolution.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer at ZIN Technologies
February 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Worked on functional, UI/UX, integration, and backend database testing. Coordinated with developers to plan, design, implement, test, and maintain software applications for web-based systems. Recommending improvements in test processes and database verification using SQL queries. Produced guidance in test planning and execution and documented procedures for user end support. Analyzed software design and development activities to propose upgrades and enhancements.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer at KUALITATEM
January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2015
Responsible for developing system software specifications and ensuring operational feasibility. Designed strategies to handle disparate application components and data, streamlined workflow, and maintained program code quality. Monitored scope, timeliness, and quality deviations, proposing corrective actions. Wrote test cases and scenarios, defect logging, and project closure reports. Worked on mobile and web projects, including API testing and automation efforts, and used Jira/Mantis/Kualitee for defect tracking. Developed end-user and technical documentation and mentored junior resources.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at Punjab University, PUCIT (Lahore, PK)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Pre-Engineering (F.Sc.) at Forman Christian College (Lahore, PK)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services