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Developed a Cypress test framework utilising specflow with build pipeline integration. This created quality gates at both PR and build stages to further support developmentProvided training to engineers on Cypress to enable them in diagnosing and resolving issues identified within the build pipelineMigrated a challenging legacy Cypress implementation to the latest version, which allowed us to better support our platformCreated test strategies for new and existing productsUsed Postman to create comprehensive suite of API tests Managed automated API(C#) tests using MS Test and SpecflowFacilitated scrum ceremonies in the absence of managerial oversight Managing complex test data sets across multiple domains (Salesforce, SQL, Mongo)Work closely with developers and support teams to resolve production issuesLiaise with internal and external development teams to support the implementation of solutionsImplemented defect reporting standardsWorked with the product team to plan and design new products

Derby, United Kingdom

Manage and maintain multiple test environmentsCoordinated major releases into product based environments at scaleWorked in a microservice based environment, working closing with DevOps to design tooling to orchestrate the management of 50+ containersTest software using automated and manual toolsDesigned and Implemented a testing strategyRepresent and maintain the quality of MAB systems Lead and managed several development teams, Standups, RetrosMentored junior members of the QA teamImproved the quality of the bug reporting procedures, and generally enhancing gaps in requirements gathering to improve process/ticket qualityConfigured and supported production systems, liaising with high profile business to design, test and support their business requirementsAssisted on call teams with specialist out of hours supportWorked with external contractors to support and maintain the delivery of a performance testing framework

Worked to test the rewrite MABs legacy software a key project which helped launch MAB into the multi million pound business it is todayExtracting and analysing dataTest software using automated and manual toolsRecording and reporting bugsCreate and distribute product change logsSupport technical support to fix and identify customer issues

Derby, United Kingdom

Deliver and create business contractsDeliver and manage technology to external members of head officeAiding with delivery of business projectsMaintaining the day to day functions of head officeWork with external service providers Retrieval of finances owed to the businessMaintain confidential files and information

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Chesterfield