Nimra B. - Senior QA Engineer

Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Lahore, Pakistan

Built and maintained mobile automation frameworks using Appium (Android/iOS) to validate mobile app flows, UI responsiveness, and cross-device compatibility
Performed manual testing on Android and iOS devices, validating app installation, navigation, push notifications, and overall user experience
Specialized in cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device testing using Cypress, Playwright, and Appium, significantly reducing manual testing effort while maintaining high coverage across client projects
Designed and executed manual regression, smoke, and exploratory test cases before each release to ensure product stability and reliability
Partnered closely with UX and design teams to review user journeys and propose user-friendly improvements based on hands-on manual testing feedback
Translated user stories and business requirements into detailed manual and automated test cases, ensuring consistent validation across web, mobile, and API layers
Maintained an optimized test suite that combined automation with manual validation to achieve maximum test efficiency, faster feedback loops, and higher product quality across cryptocurrency, BNPL fintech, and healthcare platforms

Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

1 year 8 months

Lahore, Pakistan

Planned and executed manual and automated testing within each sprint to ensure full coverage for new features, bug fixes, and regression testing
Reviewed and approved peers’ automation code before merging into master branches to maintain high-quality standards
Designed and developed robust frontend UI automation frameworks using Cypress.io and Playwright, leveraging JavaScript and TypeScript with Mocha, Jest, and Jasmine for scalable, maintainable automation
Conducted manual exploratory, functional, and regression testing on web interfaces to validate usability, workflows, and UI consistency
Developed backend RESTful API automation frameworks with Supertest and Jest, validating endpoints, payloads, authentication flows, and integrations across fintech and blockchain-based systems
Performed manual API testing with tools like Postman and JMeter, verifying response codes, payloads, and performance under load
Created and maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for executing both frontend and backend automation suites to support continuous integration and delivery
Conducted SQL-based database testing, validating data integrity, queries, and backend logic after transactions

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 1 month

Palo Alto, United States

Tested self-serve system with focus on search module and job intake features
Collaborated with engineering, leadership, and operations to assess launch readiness; conducted feature demos and gathered feedback
Created and executed test cases and scenarios (manual and automated in Cypress/JavaScript) across UAT, regression, smoke, exploratory, performance, and database testing
Broke down user stories into acceptance tests and technical tasks; applied Agile methodology for continuous testing within sprints
Used Growth Book and LaunchDarkly feature flags for testing; identified production issues early and supported hotfixes
Logged, tracked, and closed defects while providing product improvements from a user perspective
Communicated test progress, blockers, and results effectively to cross-functional teams

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 1 month

Lahore, Pakistan

Wrote and executed detailed test scenarios and cases, optimizing test coverage for manual and automated testing success
Performed functional, regression, and build verification testing across digital wallets, payment gateways, and blockchain transaction flows; identified, tracked, and resolved defects
Designed and implemented test strategies, test plans, and QA processes from scratch, ensuring compliance with fintech standards and scalability of crypto solutions
Conducted API testing in Postman, validating secure transaction APIs and KYC/AML integrations; automated APIs with scripts for faster execution
Automated smoke and regression test suites in Cypress using page object models and hooks to streamline release cycles
Proposed and implemented QA improvements to enhance usability, system reliability, and transaction security in financial platforms
Led and mentored a QA team of 5–6 engineers; managed sprints, scrums, and QA planning in a fast-paced fintech environment
Created epics, user stories, and feature documentation in Confluence, aligned with regulatory requirements and client needs
Applied Agile methodologies to improve delivery efficiency and ensure high-quality releases
Contributed to the development of a crypto/blockchain-based fintech ecosystem, validating end-to-end flows from onramp/offramp transactions to real-world usage

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 3 months

Lahore, Pakistan

Specialized in software QA methodologies, processes, and tools with a focus on eCommerce application testing
Collaborated with stakeholders and product owners to gather, review, and document requirements for online shopping platforms, product catalogs, and checkout workflows
Performed hands-on testing across web, mobile (Android/iOS), and APIs focusing on shopping carts, order management, inventory systems, and payment gateways
Suggested and implemented improvements in site usability, performance, and security for eCommerce systems
Designed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios covering user journeys, promotions, and discount flows
Conducted API testing in Postman, validating endpoints for orders, transactions, and payment processing
Logged and tracked bugs in Jira with clear documentation and worked closely with developers to resolve them
Ensured high-quality releases by preparing well-structured bug reports and executing end-to-end eCommerce testing cycles