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Calin Toader

Calin Toader

SDET Architect/Automation Developer
Bucharest

Summary

Results-driven QA Automation Architect with over 5 years of experience in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks for financial applications. Expert in leveraging a wide array of technologies, including Java, JavaScript,Typescript, and Jenkins/Bamboo, to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, developing scalable test strategies, and integrating automated solutions into CI/CD pipelines. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with business objectives, delivering high-quality software solutions that meet user needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Automation Architect(Contractor)

IT SMART SYSTEMS - Luminor Bank Client
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Objective: Developed and implemented integration tests for Keycloak, focusing on seamless integration with multiple authentication providers, including Smart ID, Mobile ID, and others, to ensure secure and efficient multi-channel authentication for Luminor Bank.
  • Responsibilities:Worked within a cross-functional team of 20 to align user access and streamline authentication processes across various platforms.
    Designed and executed integration test cases to validate the interactions between Keycloak and different authentication providers, enhancing the reliability and security of Luminor’s applications.
    Created a test container environment to provide a stable and customizable testing setup, ensuring reliable integration testing of all systems involved.
    Worked extensively with the Keycloak administration console to configure authentication flows, manage users, and define roles and permissions, ensuring proper access control and security.
    Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and resolve integration issues, ensuring a smooth user experience and robust identity management across platforms.

Automation Architect(Contractor)

IT SMART SYSTEMS - Cembra Bank Client
08.2022 - Current
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.

Project 1: Legacy Platform Automation with UiPath

  • Developed an RPA test suite for Cembra Bank’s legacy platform using UiPath Studio, automating regression tests through UiPath Orchestrator and Bamboo.
  • Collaborated with Cembra’s team to integrate the suite, achieving a 30% reduction in manual testing and enhancing release quality.

Project 2: End-to-End Data Warehouse Product Testing

  • Created and implemented custom solution for a custom ETL testing framework, leading a team of five engineers to validate data workflows.
  • Improved testing efficiency by 40%, ensuring robust data integrity and accuracy in the data warehouse product.

Senior SDET Engineer

London Stock Exchange Group
Bucharest, Bucuresti
04.2019 - 04.2024
  • Developed a custom automation framework in JavaScript/TypeScript for comprehensive testing of financial applications, including UI, API, and database testing.
  • Integrated the framework with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, supporting BDD and TDD methodologies and implementing custom reporting to track real-time test results.
  • Achieved 90% test coverage for key applications, reducing manual testing effort and increasing consistency in test execution.
  • Trained junior SDET Engineers on best practices for software testing, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Established best practices for test case creation and management within the team''s shared repository, improving overall consistency in QA efforts across projects.
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test automation strategies.
  • Executed regression test procedures and automated test suites to shorten diagnostic timeframes.
  • Developed custom tools for specific project needs, enhancing productivity within the engineering department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
Bucharest
09.2014 - 01.2018

Skills

Leadership and Team Management

Analytical Thinking

Customer-Focused Mindset

Programming and Scripting Languages

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Automation Tools

Timeline

Automation Architect(Contractor)

IT SMART SYSTEMS - Luminor Bank Client
05.2024 - Current

Automation Architect(Contractor)

IT SMART SYSTEMS - Cembra Bank Client
08.2022 - Current

Senior SDET Engineer

London Stock Exchange Group
04.2019 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
09.2014 - 01.2018
Calin ToaderSDET Architect/Automation Developer