Stefan Grigore
Software Tester/ Quality Engineer
Iasi
Summary
Senior Software Tester with a strong background in manual and automated testing. Started as an intern at Centric IT Solutions Romania and quickly advanced to a full-time role. Honed skills in tools such as Selenium, SOAPUI, and Postman. Joined Tremend (Publicis) in 2022 as a Senior Software Tester and made notable contributions to testing the Asda ecommerce platform using Java, Cucumber, and Selenium in automation. Currently engaged in working on an ecommerce application for Sonepar, leading process improvements and driving testing efforts using WebDriverIO, TypeScript, and Postman. Mentoring junior testers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions. Committed to quality assurance and continuously expanding technical skills for project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Tremend (Publicis)
09.2022 - Current
- Ecommerce Application (Asda) UK :
- Duration: September 2022 - May 2023
- Test Strategy Development: Developed comprehensive test strategies for the Asda ecommerce platform, ensuring thorough coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements.
- Manual Testing: Executed detailed manual testing, including exploratory testing and regression testing, to identify defects and ensure the application met high-quality standards.
- Automated Testing: Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Java, Cucumber, and Selenium, which improved test efficiency and coverage.
- Bug Reporting and Tracking: Logged defects using Jira, collaborated with developers to ensure quick resolution, and performed retesting to confirm fixes.
- Continuous Integration: Integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, reducing the feedback loop and enhancing deployment quality.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Ecommerce Application (Sonepar):
- Duration: May 2023 - Present
- Responsibilities: Process Improvement: Led initiatives to create and optimize testing processes, resulting in a more structured and efficient testing approach for the Sonepar application.
- Manual Testing: Conducted thorough manual testing on the checkout process, focusing on functionality, responsiveness and UI to ensure a seamless user experience. Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Estimated labor hours for different testing projects and functions.
- Automated Testing: Developed and maintained automated test scripts using WebDriverIO, Cucumber, and TypeScript. These scripts covered various test scenarios including functional, regression, and end-to-end tests.
- API Testing: Performed API testing using Postman, ensuring the reliability and performance of backend services integrated with the application.
- Test Documentation: Created and maintained detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports, providing clear and actionable insights into the testing progress and quality metrics.
- Mentorship and Training: Provided guidance and mentorship to junior testers, helping them develop their skills in both manual and automated testing practices.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicated with project stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress, risks, and any quality issues, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Safe/Agile Methodology: Actively participated in Safe/Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and Product Increment Planning contributing to continuous improvement in team performance.
- Conducted root cause analyses on critical defects, recommending improvements to prevent future occurrences.
Software tester
Centric IT Solutions Romania
10.2016 - 09.2022
- Relations with the customer; Extracting test cases from the desired functionality; Applying the test cases (Verification and validation of the product); Creating automated tests in Selenium; Testing the web-services; Identifying bugs, and find the source (when possible); Responsible with the quality of the delivered product.
Software tester internship
Centric IT Solution Romania
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Relations with the customer; Extracting test cases from the desired functionality; Applying the test cases (Verification and validation of the product); Creating automated tests in Selenium; Testing the web-services; Learning.
Education
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration , Business Information Systems -
Iasi
Iasi, Romania 10.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Manual Testing
Integration Testing
Cross-browser testing
Automation leadership
Test case design
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
Test Planning
Automated testing
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Quality assurance metrics
Java
C#
TypeScript
Certification
00449098, ISTQB, 04/15/2019
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/18/1993
Languages
Romanian
Native language
Romanian
Beginner
A1
English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Tremend (Publicis)
09.2022 - Current
Software tester
Centric IT Solutions Romania
10.2016 - 09.2022
Software tester internship
Centric IT Solution Romania
07.2016 - 10.2016
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration , Business Information Systems -
Iasi
10.2013 - 05.2016