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QA Automation Engineer

Cernica, Romania
Only remote
Master's Degree, Management of Technical and Technological Projects
Cernica, Romania
Only remote
Master's Degree, Management of Technical and Technological Projects

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Mihai_Fratila_CV.pdf

Java (Programming Language)JavaScriptTest AutomationAutomated Testing FrameworkC Sharp (Programming Language)C++ (Programming Language)Software Quality Assurance (SQA)SQL DatabasesTest CaseTest DesignTest EngineeringTestingTest-Driven Development (TDD)GitLabGitlab-ciGherkinQA Testing
Test Automation
Design and implementation of automated UI, API, end-to-end, and performance test coverage using frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, JBehave, JUnit, and TestNG. Building test automation frameworks from the ground up, including LLM-assisted workflows to auto-generate automated tests from existing test case documentation.

CI/CD & DevOps
Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Bamboo, Docker, and Argo CD. Driving pipeline improvements that reduce execution time across multiple automated test suites and integrating tests into continuous integration and delivery workflows.

API Testing
Validation of APIs using Postman, RestAssured, and Mockoon, including request interceptors for API validation and service mocking. Testing across multiple database backends such as SQL Server, Firebird, and Oracle.

Programming Languages
Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, and C++ for writing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.

Database Testing
Experience with SQL Server (MSSQL), Oracle, Firebird, PostgreSQL, and H2 databases for data validation and backend testing.

Test Management
Management of test documentation and traceability using Jira X-Ray, TestRail, PractiTest, and Confluence, maintaining multiple test sets and repositories across teams.

Version Control
Use of Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket for source code management and collaboration in team environments.

Monitoring & Observability
Monitoring of pipeline and application health using Grafana and Argo CD to ensure stability and performance of test environments.

LLM-Assisted Test Automation
Development of a Playwright-based automation framework that uses LLM-driven workflows to generate automated tests from existing test case documentation.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2025

Languages

EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker

Project history

QA Automation Engineer

Goldenpath Solutions
Designed and implemented automated UI, API, end-to-end, and performance test coverage for a healthcare-technology platform using JavaScript and WebdriverIO. Built end-to-end automation for an Electron-based desktop application. Served as primary QA engineer driving CI/CD pipeline development in GitLab. Validated deliveries across dozens of releases, tested across multiple database backends, monitored pipeline and application health using Grafana and Argo CD, and managed test documentation in Jira X-Ray. Currently developing a Playwright-based automation framework with LLM-assisted workflows.

Junior QA Automation Engineer

Grid Dynamics
Developed and maintained Java-based automation frameworks for a major apparel-brand client, improving test coverage and execution efficiency. Authored new automated and manual test cases, managed defect tracking, and ran automated test suites through Bamboo CI/CD to support continuous integration and delivery.

QA Automation Engineer Intern

Grid Dynamics
Completed a mentor-led automation engineering internship, building automated test scripts with Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber. Performed API testing with RestAssured and Postman, validated data using MySQL/SQLite, and set up and maintained test environments using Jenkins and Docker, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Senior QA Tester

Amber
Led a 5-person QA team across two concurrent projects: a metaverse web platform and Roblox content updates. Directed regression, scripted, and ad-hoc testing aligned to technical and product specifications. Authored test cases and test sets in PractiTest, vetted JIRA tickets to enforce quality standards, and managed daily test allocation and end-of-day reporting.

Junior Analyst

GlobalStep
Executed directed, regression, scripted, and ad-hoc testing across mobile, PC, web, and slot-game titles, including a K-12 ed-tech platform and Subway Surfers. Created and maintained test cases and test runs in TestRail, onboarded new team members, and maintained documentation in Confluence.

Quality Assurance Tester

Electronic Arts
Tested FIFA Mobile (EA, Frostbite engine), covering live multiplayer, in-game events, and marketplace features. Managed multiple build/CI tools (Build Studio, Jenkins, Visual Studio) to deliver stable daily builds and dedicated ad-hoc test shelves. Configured and validated LiveOps content via EA's internal admin tools.

Quality Assurance Tester

Electronic Arts
Tested Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Respawn Entertainment / EA) across PC and console platforms. Ran smoke, sanity, and regression testing around build deployments and sprint cycles.

Quality Assurance Tester

Ubisoft
Tested Tom Clancy's The Division 2 (Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft) across PC and console platforms. Ran smoke, sanity, and regression testing using platform-specific tools, including Xbox One Manager and PS4 Neighborhood.

Quality Assurance Tester

Electronic Arts
Tested FIFA Mobile (EA, Frostbite engine) and configured LiveOps content via internal admin tools. Ran smoke, sanity, and regression testing around build deployments.

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