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SHAHEENA BANU

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Aspiring professional seeking challenging role within organization to leverage skills for mutual growth and explore diverse areas of expertise

Over 8 years of IT experience with a strong focus on software testing. Specialized in Salesforce quality assurance with 31 months of hands-on experience in Dubai South. Proven ability to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes. Adept at identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to improve product performance.

Established strong relationships with customers regarding testing deliverables, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in creating test plans and scripts, effectively identifying software defects and managing bug tracking through JIRA. Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, and various programming languages, including Core Java and JavaScript, applied in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Specialized in functional testing, defect analysis, and API testing, utilizing tools such as Postman and SoapUI to enhance product quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA / IT Quality Specialist

Dubai South
DUBAI
11.2023 - Current
  • Acted as Senior QA / IT Quality Specialist at Dubai South, validating quality across multiple Domains like Free Zone, Dubai South Properties, Licensing, and Logistics digital platforms.
  • Owned quality validation for critical Free Zone services, including Employment Visa processing, NOC workflows, company onboarding, licensing, renewals, and freelancer onboarding platforms, ensuring seamless user experience and complianceusing Salesforce .
  • Led end-to-end QA activities within Agile/Scrum sprint cycles, including test planning, test execution, regression, and UAT support.
  • Drove QA efforts for logistics and trade systems, validating Gate Pass creation, access controls, Goods Transfer workflows, BOE processing, and package handling, enhancing operational integrity and process reliability.
  • Led Smart Gate system testing, validating access control rules, security policies, and logistics movement accuracy.
  • Reviewed and validated broker registration workflows in Salesforce , ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy of business rules, facilitating smooth operational processes.
  • Managed and validated DocuSign integrations for digital contracts, approvals, and company leasing documentation.
  • Performed QA for Company Leasing modules, including contract creation, approval workflows, and automated document generation.
  • Collaborated closely with product owners, developers, business users, and external vendors to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Mentored junior QA team members on test case design and defect management.
  • Analyzed defects, performed root-cause analysis, and ensured timely resolution before production releases.
  • Supported release sign-off, ensuring systems met quality, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements across the organization.

Associate Senior Software Test Engineer

IBM
  • Proficient in creating test plans and writing test scripts to pinpoint software defects, track bugs using JIRA tool and close open defects and validate functionality.
  • Hands on experience in Selenium WebDriver, Junit.
  • Excellent knowledge of Languages Core java, Spring, JavaScript, selenium.
  • Experience in Testing Web based applications.
  • Executed testing processes in alignment with AGILE/SCRUM and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Specialized in Functional testing.
  • Preparation of Test Scenarios using the Use cases, Business Requirement documents and Workflows, Obtain Sign off from the business.
  • Unit testing as a part of application development.
  • Trained in core Java, Selenium, Rest API testing.
  • Hands on experience on Ruby Cucumber and BDD framework.
  • Experience on performing database testing using MONGO scripts and validating data using SPLUNK.
  • Worked on testing Web application using Ruby Cucumber.
  • Acquired good knowledge on API testing using different tokens/Security keys.
  • Excellent knowledge on using POSTMAN, SOAP UI tool(Parasoft) and MONGO DB.
  • Fostered strong customer relationships by effectively communicating testing deliverables.
  • Gained expertise in various technologies relevant to software testing.
  • Contributed to product quality by developing and implementing a defect analysis template.
  • Excellent knowledge of HPQC/ALM, Jira.

Test engineer

Northern Trust
  • Executed script enhancements and performed regression testing.
  • Achieved UAT sign off and conducted regression testing utilizing CI/CD pipeline.
  • Tested cases manually and automated using IGNITE on Zalenium pods.
  • Involved in Browser testing - Ignite.
  • Tested various functionalities of different fund types in INT and UAT environments.
  • Where once funds complete UI-Publishes it will be stored in Core system like DTM, Mark logic database and Kafka by calling some events.
  • Feature files are written in Gherkin Language and there are different types of funds like BOND, HEDGE, EQUITY, and property etc.
  • Had good communication with Manual team and Client.
  • Managed multiple testing phases and deliverables for FUND-FAB project.
  • Collaborated within a team of five to ensure project milestones were met effectively.
  • Worked in banking and financial services industry, focusing on compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Environment & Tools: BitBucket, Bamboo, Cucumber, BDD, Postman, IGNITE, Selenium

Test engineer

Charles Schwab-CCS
India
  • Migrated and tested newly developed web application using RUBY cucumber and BDD.
  • Also performed RESTFUL web services testing using JAVA CUCUMBER and PARASOFT(SOAP UI).
  • Created Feature files using Gerkin language.
  • Performed non-production deployments to support testing processes.
  • Wrote test cases and validated them using various token types such as system and user tokens.
  • Provided test data to various teams using MongoDB, which included multiple collections.
  • Conducted QA validation for production deployments.
  • Banking and Financial services
  • Engaged in previous project focused on test-driven development.
  • Collaborated in a team of four members to ensure project success.
  • Environment & Tools: BitBucket, Bamboo, GIT, RUBY Cucumber, BDD, Postman, Parasoft

Test engineer

Charles Schwab-CAM
INDIA
  • Project Name: CAM(Common authentication service) & CCS(Common credential store)
  • Worked on application like Common authentication module (CAM-Core, CAM-PCF(Cloud)) where tokens need to be authenticated with different functionalities using Core Java.
  • Developed comprehensive test cases, scenarios, and data to ensure thorough application testing.
  • Worked on UI testing by using the Selenium web driver, BDD- Cucumber java for both web based and API testing.
  • Used Parasoft tool to perform the API testing.
  • Identified critical test cases for cross-browser verification, enhancing application compatibility.
  • Involved in identifying corner test cases to be verified for different browsers.
  • Involved in preparing the Test Setup for End to End Testing.
  • Provided test reports to the test lead.
  • Supplied test data to multiple teams using MongoDB, facilitating efficient testing processes.
  • Generated different types of tokens like access token, Oauth CSK1, CSK2, CSK3.

Test engineer

Lloyds Banking Group
INDIA
  • Conducted application testing using Selenium for quality assurance.
  • Analysis of requirement specifications and preparation of requirement traceability matrix.
  • Maintained transparent SLAs and common testing metrics, addressing customer-facing issues promptly.
  • Ensured high retention of knowledge post-testing to facilitate future project efficiency.
  • Analyzed banking and financial services data to identify trends, informing testing strategies.
  • Collaborated with Cards team and ACS team on project goals.
  • Led a team of 12 members in project execution.
  • Utilized BitBucket and JIRA for project version control and tracking.
  • Our guiding principles can be summarized as follows: Provide value-added quality in a way that is sustainable and which promotes efficiency and innovation to business delivery.

BO Designer

Ericsson
INDIA
  • ENIQ (Ericsson Network IQ) is a network statistics analyzer used to generate KPI reports from the network nodes.
  • Developed ENIQ Technology Packages for network elements from multiple vendors including Nokia Siemens, Huawei, ZTE, and Nortel.
  • Managed performance of Ericsson Network Interactive Query, a product for multi-vendor and multi-technology performance management.
  • Created technology packages for Ericsson network elements not supported in the main R&D project.
  • Performance Management comprises collecting network data from various network elements, storage and processing the information, and providing end users with performance reports.
  • Managed telecom operations
  • Project Name: ENIQ STATISTICS(Ericsson network IQ)
  • Team Size: 12
  • Environment: Solaris, Sybase, Business Objects

Education

M.Tec - IT

VIT(VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
01-2019

B.SC - Computer Science

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
INDIA
01-2015

Skills

  • Selenium Web driver
  • API testing
  • SOA testing
  • Oauth testing using Junit framework
  • BDD JAVA CUCUMBER
  • Playwright -MCP
  • Jmeter
  • Core Java
  • JavaScript
  • ORACLE SQL
  • Mongo DB
  • MONGO DB
  • HTML
  • Web service
  • JDBC
  • Salesforce CRM testing
  • RUBY CUCUMBER
  • PARASOFT
  • JAVA CUCUMBER

Domain Expertise:

Free Zone & Licensing | Dubai South Properties (DSP) | Real Estate & Leasing | Logistics & Trade Operations | Visa & Immigration Services | Smart Gate & Access Control | Salesforce & CRM Testing | API & Integration Testing | Mobile & Web Application Testing | DocuSign & Digital Contracts | Agile/Scrum QA | Playwright Automation POC

Certification

  • Received Certificate of Recognition from Freezone – ONE DS Portal for outstanding contribution towards the Revamp of Services project, demonstrating dedication, quality delivery, and commitment to service excellence.

Work Experience

  • Dubai South, Freezone, Licence, Real Estate and Licensing, Quality Specialist, Salesforce, API Mobile, Served as Senior QA / IT Quality Specialist at Dubai South, ensuring quality across multiple Free Zone, DSP, Licensing, and Logistics digital platforms., Led end-to-end QA activities within Agile/Scrum sprint cycles, including test planning, test execution, regression, and UAT support., Owned quality validation for critical Free Zone services, such as Employment Visa processing, NOC workflows, Company onboarding, licensing, and renewals, Freelancer onboarding platforms., Drove QA efforts for Logistics and Trade systems, covering Gate Pass creation and access validation, Goods Transfer workflows, BOE processing, Package handling and shipment lifecycle., Led Smart Gate system testing, validating access control rules, security policies, and logistics movement accuracy., Reviewed and validated Broker Registration workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance and business rule accuracy., Managed and validated DocuSign integrations for digital contracts, approvals, and company leasing documentation., Performed QA for Company Leasing modules, including contract creation, approval workflows, and automated document generation., Mentored junior QA team members and provided guidance on test case design, defect management, and QA best practices., Collaborated closely with product owners, developers, business users, and external vendors to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria., Analyzed defects, performed root-cause analysis, and ensured timely resolution before production releases., Supported release sign-off, ensuring systems met quality, compliance, and operational standards Playwright -MCP POC
  • Northern Trust, Banking and Financial services, FUND-FAB, 5, Test engineer, BitBucket, Bamboo, Cucumber, BDD, Postman, IGNITE, Selenium, 02/01/21, This project has different types of funds and related functionalities need to be tested in both INT, UAT mostly., Involved in Script enhancements and regression testing., Feature files are written in Gerkin Language and there are different types of funds like BOND, HEDGE, EQUITY, and property etc., Involved in UAT sign off and performing regression and had good hands on CI/CD pipeline.
  • Charles Schwab-US, Banking and Financial services, TDD, 4, Test engineer, BitBucket, Bamboo, GIT, RUBY Cucumber, BDD, Postman, Parasoft, 02/01/20, This project is migration project where newly developed web application need to be tested using RUBY cucumber and BDD., Also performed RESTFUL web services testing using JAVA CUCUMBER and PARASOFT(SOAP UI)., Involved in writing test cases and validating using different types of token like system token, user token etc., Involved in providing the test data to different team using the Mongo DB which contains different collections., Responsible for performing non-prod deployments.
  • Charles Schwab-US, Banking and Financial services, CAM & CCS, 8, Test engineer, BitBucket, Bamboo, GIT, 02/01/20, Worked on application like Common authentication module where tokens need to be authenticated with different functionalities using Core Java., Involved in identifying corner test cases to be verified for different browsers., Responsible for providing the test reports to Test Lead., Involved in the preparation of daily and weekly status reports.
  • Lloyds Banking Group-UK, Banking and Financial services, Cards team and ACS team, 12, Test engineer, BitBucket, JIRA, 02/01/19, Analysis of requirement specifications and preparation of requirement traceability matrix., Automation of test cases using selenium web driver, Defect logging and retest., Coordination with onshore counterpart/business stakeholders.
  • Ericsson – Ireland, Telecom, ENIQ STATISTICS, 12, BO Designer, Solaris, Sybase, Business Objects, 02/01/18, Worked in the Ericsson Network based Project as Tester and developer., Coordinating with business teams to update the business requirements., Designed and Developed Universes, Web Intelligence reports.

Timeline

Senior QA / IT Quality Specialist

Dubai South
11.2023 - Current

Associate Senior Software Test Engineer

IBM

Test engineer

Northern Trust

Test engineer

Charles Schwab-CCS

Test engineer

Charles Schwab-CAM

Test engineer

Lloyds Banking Group

BO Designer

Ericsson

M.Tec - IT

VIT(VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)

B.SC - Computer Science

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
SHAHEENA BANU