Hi, I'm Vitaliy Minchev, a results-driven Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, and Selenium. I specialize in full-stack testing of web applications (React + Java microservices), RESTful API testing, and CI/CD integration, and I enjoy designing scalable test scripts that boost test coverage and release quality. In fast-paced Agile teams, I combine hands-on testing with automation to deliver robust frameworks and efficient testing processes. I am passionate about turning requirements into reliable automated solutions that improve product quality and accelerate delivery, while collaborating closely with developers and product teams.

Vitaliy Minchev

Hi, I'm Vitaliy Minchev, a results-driven Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, and Selenium. I specialize in full-stack testing of web applications (React + Java microservices), RESTful API testing, and CI/CD integration, and I enjoy designing scalable test scripts that boost test coverage and release quality. In fast-paced Agile teams, I combine hands-on testing with automation to deliver robust frameworks and efficient testing processes. I am passionate about turning requirements into reliable automated solutions that improve product quality and accelerate delivery, while collaborating closely with developers and product teams.

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Hi, I’m Vitaliy Minchev, a results-driven Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, and Selenium. I specialize in full-stack testing of web applications (React + Java microservices), RESTful API testing, and CI/CD integration, and I enjoy designing scalable test scripts that boost test coverage and release quality.

In fast-paced Agile teams, I combine hands-on testing with automation to deliver robust frameworks and efficient testing processes. I am passionate about turning requirements into reliable automated solutions that improve product quality and accelerate delivery, while collaborating closely with developers and product teams.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Ukrainian
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Manual & Automation QA Engineer at Topnetics
September 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for ensuring quality across web and mobile applications, combining manual and automation testing in Agile environments. Manual testing included functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing. Designed, developed, and maintained automation test frameworks for web applications. Analyzed requirements and user stories to create test scenarios and test cases. Logged, tracked, and verified defects while collaborating closely with developers. Worked in Agile/Scrum teams (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews). Improved release quality through continuous testing and automation coverage. Projects included Sapar Jiu-Jitsu Fighter (Mobile), Madeep (Blockchain Real Estate Investment Platform), Sealbound (Educational Certification Platform), DelekHome (Real Estate Web Platform).
Automation Engineer (Remote) at Auto.Mad
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Designed and implemented automated test suites using Selenium and Java. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, TeamCity, and Gradle. Performed end-to-end testing across frontend (React), backend (Java Microservices), and APIs. Collaborated with developers and product teams to write reusable test cases in Agile sprints. Conducted cross-browser testing and UI regression testing. Key projects included ThinCats (UK) – Financial platform, Gymshark.com – High-traffic retail site, National Marrow Donor Program (US) – Healthcare, National Bank of Greece – Banking sector.
Software Tester / QA Analyst at United Bulgarian Bank
September 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Developed automation scripts for financial applications using Java and Selenium. Coordinated UAT and created detailed test plans, contributing to smooth production rollouts. Interpreted business needs and ensured complete test coverage.
Operations Manager at Bridgewater Shopping Centre
February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2020
Applied automation in operational processes, improving data tracking and cost reporting. Gained management and team leadership skills applicable to Agile team environments.

Education

MSc in Computer Science at Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Masters’ in Pedagogy & Languages at Pedagogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

Docker
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Node.js
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
React Testing
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
HTML/CSS
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Automation Engineering
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services

Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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