TETIANA PLAKSINA
Software Quality Engineer
Malaga
Summary
Software quality engineer with 3.5 years of experience in functional testing, also specializing in automated testing using Java. Proficient in defect management, functional testing, API testing, exploratory testing, GUI testing, regression testing, and accessibility testing. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Worked across various project domains including Life sciences & Healthcare, Business information & Media, and Software & Hi-tech. Previous experience as an economist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
4
4
Languages
Work History
Software Quality Engineer
EPAM Systems Spain
2024.07 - 2024.10
- Developed and executed test cases, scripts and procedures for automated testing in Java (Selenium, Cucumber)
- Refactored legacy automated test scenarios
- Performed code review
- Performed manual functional testing
- Participated in Scrum meetings
Software Testing Engineer
EPAM Systems Spain
2022.05 - 2024.06
- Enhanced product reliability with thorough functional, API, and regression testing.
- Validated API responses and request structures to guarantee efficient communication between different software components.
- Ensured seamless integration of new features with existing systems through rigorous system integration testing.
- Performed accessibility testing
- Collaborated with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects found during testing phases.
- Collaborated with business analysts and customer representatives to verify requirements
- Created test cases in Jira, Zephyr
- Analyzed and documented defects using Jira
- Wrote scripts for automated testing in Katalon Studio (Java, Groovy)
- Communicated with customer and customer's QA Team on daily basis (meetings, correspondence, calls)
- Actively participated in agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint demo
Software Testing Engineer
EPAM Systems
2021.04 - 2022.05
- Performed manual functional testing, new feature testing, and GUI testing
- Conducted smoke and regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team
- Worked closely with Business Analyst from customer side to verify requirements and discuss new features functionality
- Designed mind maps to clarify workflows
- Analyzed and documented defects using Jira
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient manual test cases for entire team.
- Worked as member of globally distributed multicultural team
- Participated in Daily Scrum and Sprint Planning meetings
Education
Master - Applied Mathematics
TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV
Kyiv, Ukraine 1983.09 - 1988.08
Master - Finance
KROK UNIVERSITY
Kyiv, Ukraine 2006.10 - 2009.05
Skills
Functional testing
Manual testing
Regression testing
API testing
Automated testing
Java
Selenium webdriver
Scrum
Certification
Google: Cloud Digital Leader, 09/01/26
Training
- 11/01/20 - 03/31/21, EPAM Resource Development Unit, Kyiv, Ukraine, Functional Testing Laboratory
- 12/01/19 - 04/30/20, EPAM Campus, Kyiv, Ukraine, Quality Assurance (Java Automation)
Timeline
Software Quality Engineer
EPAM Systems Spain
2024.07 - 2024.10
Google: Cloud Digital Leader, 09/01/26
2023-09
Software Testing Engineer
EPAM Systems Spain
2022.05 - 2024.06
Software Testing Engineer
EPAM Systems
2021.04 - 2022.05
Master - Finance
KROK UNIVERSITY
2006.10 - 2009.05
Master - Applied Mathematics
TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV
1983.09 - 1988.08