As an experienced Automation Software Test Engineer at Planit Testing, I bring expertise in regression testing, test automation, and system integration testing. With over five years of experience in my current role, I specialise in contributing to quality assurance processes through test strategy development, test case creation, and implementing automation frameworks. My work is guided by a commitment to delivering efficient and effective testing services in alignment with Agile methodologies. My focus lies in leveraging tools like Selenium, Playwright, and JMeter to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes. Fluent in English and Italian, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. My goal is to support software development teams in achieving reliable and robust software solutions while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Anthony Duru

As an experienced Automation Software Test Engineer at Planit Testing, I bring expertise in regression testing, test automation, and system integration testing. With over five years of experience in my current role, I specialise in contributing to quality assurance processes through test strategy development, test case creation, and implementing automation frameworks. My work is guided by a commitment to delivering efficient and effective testing services in alignment with Agile methodologies. My focus lies in leveraging tools like Selenium, Playwright, and JMeter to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes. Fluent in English and Italian, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. My goal is to support software development teams in achieving reliable and robust software solutions while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

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As an experienced Automation Software Test Engineer at Planit Testing, I bring expertise in regression testing, test automation, and system integration testing. With over five years of experience in my current role, I specialise in contributing to quality assurance processes through test strategy development, test case creation, and implementing automation frameworks. My work is guided by a commitment to delivering efficient and effective testing services in alignment with Agile methodologies.

My focus lies in leveraging tools like Selenium, Playwright, and JMeter to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes. Fluent in English and Italian, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. My goal is to support software development teams in achieving reliable and robust software solutions while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Test Engineer at Plan it Testing
July 1, 2021 - Present
Leads design and execution of automated and manual tests across eCommerce and enterprise platforms. Develops and updates automation frameworks (BDD with C#, Java; Playwright, Selenium, SpecFlow, Cucumber, Gradle). Creates and runs test scripts for API, web services, UI, and data validation. Performs data validation, ETL and database testing (SQL Server). Drives CI/CD integration, ensures data quality, identifies root causes, and documents defects. Collaborates with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and Developers to define acceptance criteria and test coverage. Performs performance and mobile testing, and supports STIBO PIM-Data Hub integration.
Senior Software Test Engineer at Next Retail
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
In an Agile-Scrum environment, delivered a high-availability eCommerce platform for desktop and mobile. Responsible for mobile app testing (iOS and Android), functional and regression testing, test planning, and automation. Managed ETL and data migration testing; defect tracking with Jira; created and updated test plans and cases; integrated test results with CI/CD; collaborated with Product Owner, Scrum Master, UX, BA, and Developers to ensure data integrity across systems.
In-Scrum Test Analyst, System Integration Test Analyst at ARRIVA Bus
January 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Worked in an Agile Scrum team on the company’s website, m-site and mobile apps. Reviewed user stories, defined test conditions, and executed test cases from the Sprint Backlog. Managed daily stand-ups, used Jira for defect tracking, and performed system integration, functional and regression testing across front-end and back-end components. Prepared weekly test progress updates and collaborated with PO, Scrum Master, BA, Designers, DBAs, and Developers.
Test Analyst at TRAVELODGE HOTELS Limited
October 1, 2013 - January 31, 2015
Captured business requirements, designed traceability matrices, and developed test plans. Conducted functional, regression, and system integration testing; ensured cross-browser compatibility; documented defects in HP Quality Center; produced test completion reports for clients and stakeholders.
In-Scrum Test Analyst, System Integration Test Analyst at Western Provident Association (WPA)
February 1, 2012 - October 1, 2013
In an Agile Scrum setup, tested the online registration portal for brokers (iZOne). Captured user stories, defined acceptance criteria, created test conditions and scripts, and performed system integration and end-to-end testing. Attended daily stand-ups, used Jira for defect tracking, and produced test exit reports.

Education

B.Sc. Political Science at University of London (London School of Economics)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Fundamentals of Software Testing I & II (Testing Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Software Testing in the Real World (Testing Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Test Process and Defect Management with HP Quality Center (Testing Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Automation Testing Using Selenium WebDriver with C# (IT Uskills Training Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Performance testing using JMeter, SoapUI (Future Trend Training Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare

Experience Level

Expert
Expert