Iulian Timofte
Cluj-Napoca,Cluj
Summary
Detail-oriented software testing professional with expertise in Java programming, test automation framework development, and Selenium-based automation. Proficient in API testing, debugging, root cause analysis, and various testing methodologies including system, regression, and smoke testing. Adept at designing and maintaining automated test cases, bug tracking and reporting using Jira, and creating comprehensive test documentation. Skilled in Agile/Scrum workflows with experience in tools such as Git/GitHub, IntelliJ IDEA, Jama, and basic SQL for data validation. Committed to delivering high-quality software solutions through meticulous testing processes while continuously enhancing technical proficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
System Test Engineer
Frequentis
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
07.2023 - Current
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites in Java using an internal automation framework based on Selenium and API testing components.
- Design reusable automated test cases following Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and automation best practices.
- Build and maintain system validation test suites for verifying stability of newly deployed environments.
- Perform UI and API testing to validate system functionality and backend integrations.
- Identify, analyse, and debug automation failures to improve test suite stability and reliability.
- Collaborate with development teams in Agile environment to ensure software quality throughout the SDLC.
- Manage test cases, execution cycles, and defect tracking using Jira and Jama-based test management tools.
- Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, and regression strategy definition.
- Execute regression, smoke, and system-level validation testing.
- Deliver internal training sessions on QA automation framework and best practices for new team members.
- Designed a reusable automated system validation test suite used to verify stability of newly deployed environments.
- Improved automation framework stability through continuous debugging and maintenance.
- Increased automated test coverage across UI and API layers.
- Delivered internal training sessions for onboarding QA engineers and improving automation practices.
Education
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Automation and Computer
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj 10.2019 - 07.2023
Skills
- Java (Object-Oriented Programming, Collections, Core concepts)
- Test Automation Framework Development
- Selenium-based Automation
- API Testing
- Automated Test Case Design
- Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
- System Testing
- Regression Testing
- Smoke Testing
- Test Case Design & Maintenance
- Bug Tracking & Reporting
- Test Documentation
- Jira (including test management workflows)
- Jama
- Git / GitHub
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Agile / Scrum methodology
- Basic SQL (queries, validation)
- HTML & DOM understanding for UI testing
Languages
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- Regular gym training to maintain physical fitness and discipline
- Football, played recreationally for teamwork and active lifestyle
- Cinema enthusiast, interested in film and storytelling
Timeline
System Test Engineer
Frequentis
07.2023 - Current
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Automation and Computer
10.2019 - 07.2023