Zafer Baysan - Lead Test Automation Engineer

Q: Where is Zafer based?

Zafer is based in Solothurn, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Zafer speak?

Zafer speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Zafer have?

Zafer has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Zafer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Zafer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Zafer's latest experience?

Zafer's most recent position is Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown .

Q: What companies has Zafer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zafer has worked for Unknown , EVN AG , SKY Deutschland GmbH , Vienna Insurance Group , and Bundesagentur für Arbeit .

Q: Which industries is Zafer most experienced in?

Zafer is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Real Estate , and Energy . Zafer also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Zafer most experienced in?

Zafer is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Zafer worked in recently?

Zafer has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Real Estate , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Zafer worked in recently?

Zafer has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

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Solothurn, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year

Solothurn, Switzerland

Lead Test Automation Engineer

Unknown

Playwright-based API test automation for the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system
Development of a TypeScript/Node.js test framework with MSSQL database integration
End-to-end business process automation for order processing, customer management, etc.
OpenAI integration for automatic PDF document validation
Jira/Xray integration for automated test reporting with dashboard
REST API client development with role-based authentication
Test data management, dynamic ID validation, and cross-test data sharing mechanisms

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Vienna, Austria

Test Manager & Senior Test Engineer

EVN AG

Detailed planning, documentation, and execution of software tests, including developing appropriate test methods and tools
Initiation and leadership of measures for continuous improvement of the test process and test coverage
Ongoing monitoring and risk management after system migrations to ensure system stability
Technical leadership and coordination of the test team using agile methods (Scrum) to optimize team performance
Improvement of testing procedures to streamline quality assurance processes
Collaboration with product managers and developers to define clear test requirements and quality goals
Design and delivery of training sessions and workshops

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

8 months

Munich, Germany

Test Manager & Test Coordinator

SKY Deutschland GmbH

Technical leadership and coordination of multiple test teams in the Agile Release Train (SAFe)
Coordination of the release process for software implementation projects from development to production
Selection and customization of appropriate test procedures, methods, and necessary test tools
Monitoring of the live system after migration to minimize risks
Implementation of test architecture and testing procedures
Creation, analysis, and maintenance of test environments for CI/CD
Planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of software tests
Development and definition of suitable methods and tools

May 2022 - Aug 2022

4 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Vienna Insurance Group

Coordination of the release process for software implementation projects from development to production
Monitoring of the live system after migration to minimize risks
Implementation of test architecture and testing procedures
Creation, analysis, and maintenance of test environments for CI/CD
Planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of software tests
Administration of test environments, test data, and testing tools

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Planning of test content and test processes for each planned test cycle
Test execution, evaluation of requirement deviations, and test analysis
Accountability for the quality of work results
Task planning and estimation
Specification, execution, automation, and documentation of tests considering processes, methods, and tools
Test case management and documentation in SilkCentral Test Manager

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

5 months

Vienna, Austria

Software Developer & Test Automation Engineer

MA 01 – Vienna Digital (City of Vienna)

Automated data manipulation using Python in relational databases (SQL)
Customization and further development of standard software in C# and Java
Conceptualization, design and implementation of tailored software solutions for grants and minimum security benefits
Replacement of manual operational processes and tests with specially adapted automated solutions
Analysis of the application under test and selection of the use cases to automate
Monitoring test progress and deriving process improvements
Version control with GIT and Bitbucket

Jan 2018 - Sep 2021

3 years 9 months

Vienna, Austria

Web Developer & Test Automation Engineer

Unknown

Design, specification, implementation and optimization of robust and user-friendly websites and webshops with WordPress
Planning and development of test scenarios, test cases and test data for automated testing of websites using the Selenium framework in Java and Python
Execution of supplementary manual tests
Error assessment and identification of improvement measures
Monitoring and control of site availability and security

May 2017 - Sep 2021

4 years 5 months

Wiener Neudorf, Austria

Software Developer

Ing. Günter Grüner Ltd.

Advanced use of SQL for data manipulation of client database systems and management of large data sets from client systems
Design, implementation and maintenance of database software modules in a project-based environment
Automated data manipulation with Python & SQL
Ongoing troubleshooting and tuning
Providing technical and conceptual solutions for specific client needs in data management and software support
Customization and maintenance of CAFM software
Front-end development with Angular
API testing with Postman

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (5.5 years), Real Estate (4.5 years), Energy (3 years), Government and Administration (1 year), Media and Entertainment (0.5 years), and Insurance (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Real Estate

Energy

Government and Administration

Media and Entertainment

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (8.5 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), and Product Development (4.5 years).

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Skills

Programming Languages, Paradigms, Ml

Python
C#
Java
Html
Json
Xml
Rest
Javascript
Node.js
Css
Visual Basic
Jasmine

Frameworks

Selenium
.Net
Playwright
Mockito
Hibernate
Angular
Swagger
Django
Spring
React
Junit
Jsf
Powershell
Robot Framework
Jquery

Methods

Waterfall Model
Scrum
Devops & Ci/cd
Kanban
Safe

Tools & Applications

Microsoft Office
Ms Dynamics
Confluence
Jira
Apache
Cucumber
Jenkins
Git
Sql-sms
Postman
Bitbucket
Maven
Soapui
Xray
Zephyr
Sap
Salesforce
Jd Edwards

Databases

Sql
Postgresql
Pl/sql
Mysql
Oracle

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

IMC University Of Applied Sciences Krems

Bachelor of Arts in Business · Business · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Certified Safe 6 Agilist

SCALED AGILE INC.

Certified Test Automation Engineer (Specialist Level)

ISTQB – INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE TESTING QUALIFICATIONS BOARD

Certified Tester (Foundation Level)

ISTQB – INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE TESTING QUALIFICATIONS BOARD

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

SCRUM.ORG

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Zafer based?

Zafer is based in Solothurn, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Zafer speak?

Zafer speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Zafer have?

Zafer has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Zafer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Zafer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Zafer be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Zafer would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Test Automation Engineer, Test Manager & Senior Test Engineer, Test Manager & Test Coordinator.

What is Zafer's latest experience?

Zafer's most recent position is Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown.

What companies has Zafer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zafer has worked for Unknown, EVN AG, SKY Deutschland GmbH, Vienna Insurance Group, and Bundesagentur für Arbeit.

Which industries is Zafer most experienced in?

Zafer is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Real Estate, and Energy. Zafer also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Zafer most experienced in?

Zafer is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

Which industries has Zafer worked in recently?

Zafer has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Real Estate, and Energy.

Which business areas has Zafer worked in recently?

Zafer has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

What is Zafer's education?

Zafer holds a Bachelor in Business from IMC University Of Applied Sciences Krems.

Does Zafer have any certificates?

Zafer has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Safe 6 Agilist, Certified Test Automation Engineer (Specialist Level), and Certified Tester (Foundation Level).

What is the availability of Zafer?

Zafer will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Zafer?

Zafer's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.