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SVITLANA SOMINA
Middle QA Automation Engineer
Dnipro, Ukraine | Open to Remote

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Result-oriented Middle QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automating web
and API-based systems. Expert in Java, Selenium, and RestAssured, with a strong background in
Java Development that enables a deep understanding of application architecture and code testability.
Proven track record in designing scalable frameworks from scratch, integrating tests into CI/CD
pipelines, and leveraging AWS cloud technologies. Highly effective in Agile environments and
cross-functional team collaboration.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming Languages & Databases: Java, SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Automation: Selenium, Selenide, RestAssured, Cucumber, VIVIDUS (BDD), TestNG,
JUnit.
• Testing: UI & API Automation, Regression, Smoke Testing.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, CircleCI, Git, Maven, Gradle.
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3 — basic usage).
• Tools: Jira, TestRail, Allure, GitHub Copilot.
• Methodologies: Agile / Scrum.

LANGUAGES

• English: Upper-Intermediate.

EXPERIENCE
EPAM Systems (November 2021 – Present)
Automation QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Built and extended a UI & API test automation framework from scratch using Java,
Selenide, and REST Assured
• Participated in defining test automation architecture and project structure

• Developed and maintained automated test suites for UI and API layers
• Implemented BDD approach with Cucumber and VIVIDUS to align technical and business
requirements
• Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
• Analyzed regression results and performed regular test maintenance to ensure stability
• Identified and tracked defects in Jira, collaborating closely with developers
• Used GitHub Copilot to speed up test development and improve code quality

Technology stack:
Java, Selenide, Selenium, Cucumber, VIVIDUS, BDD, RestAssured, JUnit, TestNG, Jenkins, Git,
Gradle, Maven, AWS, Jira, TestRail, Allure, GitHub Copilot

Supportech Inc (May 2021 – October 2021)
Manual QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Executed functional and regression testing to ensure the stability of web applications during
release cycles.
• Authored and maintained structured test documentation, including test cases, checklists, and
bug reports in TestRail.
• Managed the full defect lifecycle within Jira, from initial identification to final verification
and closure.
• Performed database validation using SQL queries (PostgreSQL) to verify data integrity and
backend logic.

Technology stack:
Jira, TestRail, SQL, PostgreSQL

Supportech Inc (January 2020 – April 2021)
Junior Java Developer

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the development of a medical client-server application using Java (J2SE) and
SWING.
• Updated and refactored existing Medical Web Forms to improve data display and user
interaction.
• Implemented data processing logic according to O.H.I.P (Ontario Health Insurance Provider)
standards.
• Handled client requests and provided technical support for application-related issues.
• Fixed bugs and performed code debugging to ensure the stable operation of system modules.
• Worked with technical specifications to develop minor features and system changes.
• Used Tortoise SVN and Ant for version control and project building.

Technology stack:
Java, SWING, PostgreSQL, Jasper Report, AngularJS, CSS, Ant, J2SE, NetBeans, Tortoise SVN.

EDUCATION

National Mining University
Academic degree – Master in Economy of Enterprises

Post-graduate course at the Department of Enterprises Economy

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Certificate)
• Automation QA Lab (Epam Systems)
• Enterprise Java Course, Foxminded (Certificate)
• Advanced Course of English (Certificate)