Alina

Middle Manual QA Engineer
Alina Zaiets
Manual QA Engineer
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Bucharest, Romania

Professional Summary
Manual QA Engineer with 3 years of experience in testing web and desktop applications in entertainment
domains. Skilled in UI, functional, regression, and API testing using Swagger and Postman, with strong
focus on data validation (SQL, ClickHouse, MongoDB). Experienced in Agile/Scrum, requirements
analysis, risk-based testing, , and full testing lifecycle — from early-stage validation to release. Hands-on
experience with CI/CD processes (Jenkins, GitLab) and environment management using Docker. Worked
both in cross-functional teams and as a sole QA, ensuring product quality from early development stages
to release.

Skills
• Testing Types: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, UI/UX Testing,
Smoke Testing, Compatibility Testing
• API Testing: REST API Testing, Postman (Collections), Swagger, Authorization &
Authentication
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse (SELECT, JOIN, Data Validation, Data Integrity
Checks)
• Test Documentation: Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Checklists, Bug Reports
• SDLC/STLC: Agile/Scrum, Bug Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, Chrome DevTools, Qase, DBeaver, MongoDB Compass
• CI/CD & Environments: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Docker

Domains
Entertainment, Desktop & Web applications

Professional Experience
Manual QA Engineer
Software MacKiev
June 2021 - January 2024 (2y 8m)
• Performed manual functional, regression, and exploratory testing of a desktop application
• Tested UI, business logic, and complex end-to-end user flows
• Conducted REST API testing using Postman (GET, POST requests, authorization)
• Updated and improved outdated test documentation(Test Cases, Check Lists)
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team (QA and developers) to improve product quality

Manual QA Engineer (Sole QA)
LMG Startup
September 2025 – January 2026
• Sole QA Engineer for a web platform and desktop localization tool
• Tested end-to-end flows: authentication, application download, and in-app localization process
• Performed UI, functional, regression and API testing (including authorization and permission
checks)
• REST API testing using Postman (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, Status codes)
• Creating testing documentation(Test Cases, Check Lists, Test Scenario)
• Validated data integrity using SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, ORDER BY)

• Participated in planning sessions, identifying risks and gaps in requirements
• Reviewed requirements and proposed improvements during planning and early development stages
• Prevented defects at design and development stages through early QA involvement

Manual QA Engineer
Traff Group
February 2026 – Now
Performed UI, functional, and API testing for web applications (including end-to-end flows)
Tested REST APIs using Swagger (request/response validation, status codes, payload verification)
Designed and maintained test cases (100+), including pairwise combinations for complex filter
validation
Validated business logic (user roles, statuses, permissions) via API and UI
Wrote SQL queries for data validation in ClickHouse and analyzed data in MongoDB
Ensured data consistency between UI, API, and database layers
Deployed and tested changes via Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Used Docker for building and running application environments (basic level)
Conducted regression testing and supported full release cycle, including writing release notes
Identified edge cases, improved test coverage, and contributed to API and UX improvements

Key Achievements
• Prevented defects by identifying issues at early planning and design stages
• Improved test documentation quality, increasing test coverage and clarity
• Reduced rework by proposing UI and workflow improvements before implementation

Strengths
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ownership of quality and proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Clear communication with developers and stakeholders

Professional Development
• Actively deepening backend and API testing skills
• Expanding knowledge of SQL and data validation
• Interested in performance and load testing

Education
National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
Bachelor's degree
Andrii Malyshko Faculty of Ukrainian Philology and Literary Creativity
2016-2020

Bila Tserkva Humanitarian and Pedagogical Vocational College
Specialist degree
Primary Education
2012-2016

Languages
• Ukrainian — Native
• English — Intermediate (B1/B2)