- Developed automated E2E test cases using Playwright with Python, following Page Object Model (POM) and pytest framework. - Actively collaborated with business analysts, developers and stakeholders within Agile delivery environments. - Mentored junior QA engineers in automation best practices, test design, and defect analysis, helping improve overall team testing efficiency and quality standards. - Performed Front-to-Back (F2B) testing for regulatory and Client Pricing initiatives, validating end-to-end business flows across onboarding, portfolio setup, custody, payments and investment execution. - Contributed to planning and coordination of test cycles with the Test Manager, including scoping, execution and reporting activities. - Designed and executed end-to-end test scenarios for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients, covering account creation, funding, portfolio setup and transaction execution (shares, funds and ETFs). - Managed test cases, test plans and regression cycles using Squash Test Management. - Performed defect management activities in GitLab, including creation, prioritization and tracking of blocker and critical defects across migration phases. - Executed data validation output verification using SQL queries, ensuring accuracy of pricing and reporting data.

- Improved automation test stability and execution success rate by over 60% through refactoring, debugging and optimization. - Developed and maintained automated test features using a Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approach with Gherkin in a Cucumber framework within IntelliJ IDEA, implementing Java-based Page Object Model (POM) methods to support test automation. - Conducted API testing using Postman and Swagger, validating investment-related services including MiFID and Suitability questionnaires, verifying JSON response structures and service behaviour through log analysis. - Executed web automation testing using Katalon Studio and Groovy for T24 core banking system. - Supported and mentored junior QA engineers in BDD automation practices, reviewing test scenarios and promoting reusable automation patterns to increase regression suite reliability and efficiency. - Used Jira for test management and defect management over 3 years, including test execution tracking, defect creation, prioritization and coordination with development teams. - Worked with Bamboo CI/CD pipelines supporting automated test execution and CI processes. - Collaborated closely with functional analysts and development teams within Agile methodology, using a Kanban framework to track and manage testing tasks, ensuring coordination with business stakeholders.