I am a detail-oriented Software Test Analyst with over a decade of experience in various sectors, including financial services, legal tech, and SaaS platforms. I pride myself on my ability to lead QA teams and enhance software quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Continuous improvement and driving testing efficiencies are at the core of my work ethos. Outside of work, I enjoy community fundraising, motorcycling, and photography. These activities not only allow me to express my creativity but also keep me grounded and focused on giving back to the community. I am always eager to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

Edward Cain

I am a detail-oriented Software Test Analyst with over a decade of experience in various sectors, including financial services, legal tech, and SaaS platforms. I pride myself on my ability to lead QA teams and enhance software quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Continuous improvement and driving testing efficiencies are at the core of my work ethos. Outside of work, I enjoy community fundraising, motorcycling, and photography. These activities not only allow me to express my creativity but also keep me grounded and focused on giving back to the community. I am always eager to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

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I am a detail-oriented Software Test Analyst with over a decade of experience in various sectors, including financial services, legal tech, and SaaS platforms. I pride myself on my ability to lead QA teams and enhance software quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Continuous improvement and driving testing efficiencies are at the core of my work ethos.

Outside of work, I enjoy community fundraising, motorcycling, and photography. These activities not only allow me to express my creativity but also keep me grounded and focused on giving back to the community. I am always eager to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Test Analyst at Rradar
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Built and led the company’s first QA team (2 members), creating a full testing framework that reduced live bug reports and help-desk calls by 40%. Implemented a regression testing library using Testiny, improving release coverage and post-deployment stability. Created a QA knowledge base in Confluence, streamlining onboarding and standardizing documentation. Integrated QA workflows into Azure DevOps and Jira to align testing with sprint delivery. Upskilled in Salesforce testing, expanding regression coverage across three key modules.
Test Analyst at Bliss-Systems
April 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Achieved full operational readiness within one week of onboarding in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Partnered with developers and the CEO to align QA priorities with product objectives. Authored and maintained QA process documentation in Confluence, reducing onboarding time by 30%. Researched and implemented new QA tools, increasing defect traceability and process consistency.
Test Analyst at Optix
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Managed end-to-end QA for the MySight project using Azure DevOps, ensuring stable, timely software releases. Designed and executed Postman API test suites to validate backend endpoints and data accuracy. Performed SQL data validation to verify backend-frontend consistency. Conducted manual, regression, and exploratory testing for continuous quality assurance. Volunteered for on-site device testing, ensuring optical hardware reliability.
Test Analyst at LiquidLogic
July 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Integrated into the Children’s product QA team and quickly mastered complex system functionality. Led testing for the Signs of Safety initiative, delegating workloads and meeting all deadlines. Supported full release cycles with regression and smoke testing to maintain product quality. Earned outstanding feedback within four months for adaptability and precision.
QA Tester (BAU Projects) at HSBC Digital Services
August 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Delivered QA for multiple weekly live releases in a regulated banking environment. Conducted API, regression, and exploratory testing using Postman, Swagger, and Jira. Maintained 100% on-time delivery during major mortgage-rate change projects, preventing compliance penalties. Designed device coverage strategies based on customer analytics, improving test efficiency. Mentored junior testers on QA processes and live-data handling to strengthen team capability.

Education

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Agile Fundamentals – Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Agile Fundamentals – Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert