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I’m Kostiantyn Popov, a QA Automation Engineer based in Varna, Bulgaria, with extensive experience in designing automated testing frameworks, CI/CD integrations, and QA process leadership across cloud and API projects. I specialize in Python-based automation, Selenium WebDriver, and design patterns such as Page Object and MVC to build maintainable, scalable testing solutions.
I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing testing workflows, and turning complex testing challenges into efficient, measurable outcomes. In my spare time I love chess, classical music, history, nature, and travel.
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Work Experience
QA Automation Engineer Python at SoftServe
September 1, 2023 - PresentLed test automation strategy for Cisco XDR project. Designed and implemented an automated testing framework based on a three-layer architecture (Presentation Layer, Business Logic Layer, Data Access Layer) using Python. Integrated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). Mentored team members and drove continuous improvement in testing processes, quality metrics, and test data management.
QA Automation Engineer Python at The Product Engine
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023Developed and maintained automation test scripts for API services in a web-based document processing platform leveraging computer vision for recognition and extraction. Managed test data, performed regression and load testing, and created detailed reporting tools. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize testing processes and integrate frameworks.
QA Automation Engineer Python at Tring
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021Developed and executed UI and API automated tests; managed staging and production pipelines via Jenkins; engaged with clients on feature discussions; refactored existing test frameworks; rewrote UI driver core. Early in the role, contributed to building a full web application using Django, Vue, PostgreSQL, Celery, and WebSockets.
QA Automation Engineer at SoftServe
September 1, 2023 - PresentAutomation Strategy and Planning; Automation Framework Development; CI/CD Integration; Quality Leadership and Collaboration; Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization; Mentorship and Team Development.
QA Automation Engineer at The Product Engine
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023Development and maintenance of automation test scripts; Test data management; Collaboration with cross-functional teams; Regression prevention; Continuous improvement of testing processes; Load testing; Creating detailed reporting tools; Framework optimization and integration.
QA Automation Engineer at Tring
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021UI and API test development; Managing staging and production pipelines; Feature discussions with clients; Refactoring existing frameworks; Rewriting UI driver core; Creating Jenkins pipelines.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Odesa National Polytechnic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Odesa National Polytechnic University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
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