Ifeanyi Nwosu

IFEANYI NWOSU 33 Attingham Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 2GE |- |-PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly accomplished Software QA Test Engineer and Automation Specialist with nearly a decade of experience driving quality assurance across diverse sectors. Proven expertise in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks using Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Typescript. Adept at API testing (REST Assured, Postman), accessibility testing (WCAG, Axe, Wave, Dragon, NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access), Voice over (Mac)), and CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab). Consistently delivers high-quality software through meticulous manual and automated testing, with a strong focus on Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), TestDriven Development (TDD), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Passionate about enhancing system reliability and user experience, and eager to bring expertise to a challenging role. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • • • • • • • • • Automation Efficiency: Significantly reduced regression testing cycles through the implementation of optimized automation frameworks. Accessibility Compliance: Successfully led accessibility testing initiatives, achieving full compliance with WCAG standards and improving usability for all users. Defect Reduction: Consistently delivered detailed and actionable test reports, resulting in a substantial decrease in production defects. Software Testing Leadership: Over three years of experience in software testing as a Test Lead, managing other testers, and overseeing test strategies. Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, ensuring efficient test execution and quality assurance. Agile and Project Management: Proven experience working within Agile methodologies and using project management tools to support test planning and execution. Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders, align testing activities with business goals, and provide clear quality insights. System Stability: Improved system stability during critical deployments and enabled faster feature rollouts by enhancing and refactoring automation suites. SaaS Application Reliability: Enhanced test coverage for critical NHS healthcare and HM Land Registry applications, ensuring functional reliability and improving the overall user experience. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HM Land Registry, UK – Contract – QA Test Engineer (03/2022 - 09/2024) • • • • • • • Developed and maintained comprehensive automated UI, integration, and RESTful API test scripts, ensuring seamless workflows and data integrity. Optimised end-to-end user interface automation suites, resulting in a measurable reduction in regression testing time and enhanced system stability. Conducted thorough accessibility testing using Axe, Wave, and Lighthouse NVDA, Voice Over and Manual Keyboard steps etc., identifying and resolving critical issues to ensure compliance with WCAG standards. Translated complex user stories into detailed and effective test cases, ensuring alignment with business requirements and stakeholder expectations. Executed detailed manual test cases to validate system functionality and tracked defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing production issues. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and Business Analysts, to ensure seamless integration of testing and development processes. Tested RabbitMQ messaging queues. NHS Business Service Authority, Newcastle, UK – QA Automation Tester (04/2020 - 01/2022) • • Automated complex workflows for critical applications like the NHS Prescription Exemption Certificate system using Ruby and Capybara, enhancing test coverage and ensuring functional reliability. Designed and executed comprehensive manual test cases for healthcare applications, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safeguarding sensitive data. • • • Performed detailed WCAG-compliant accessibility testing using Axe and Wave, addressing issues such as colour contrast deficiencies and missing alt text to improve accessibility for diverse user groups. Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validating project deliverables against business needs and achieving approval from key stakeholders. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, resolving requirement gaps and ensuring smooth testing workflows. Airbus Defence and Space, Newcastle, UK – Test Analyst (09/2017 - 04/2020) • • • Designed and implemented robust automation frameworks for end-to-end testing of communication systems, significantly reducing manual testing effort and ensuring comprehensive system integration. Developed and executed detailed test cases based on business and technical requirements, ensuring thorough validation of all system workflows. Utilized Jira and Zephyr to log and track high-priority defects, collaborating with development teams to ensure efficient issue resolution and system stability. Sage Plc, Newcastle, UK – Test Analyst (05/2016 - 08/2017) • • • Conducted rigorous manual and automated testing for financial applications, ensuring accuracy and reliability in transaction processing. Collaborated with stakeholders to design and execute effective UAT test cases, ensuring alignment with business needs and comprehensive requirement coverage. Delivered detailed and comprehensive UAT test reports, earning strong approval from management. TECHNICAL SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • Automation Tools: Selenium, WebDriver, WinRunner, QuickTest Pro, Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, Capybara, Postman, REST Assured, JMeter, Watir. Programming Languages: Ruby, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript. Testing Methodologies: Manual & Automated Testing, BDD, TDD, UAT, System Integration Testing, API Testing, Accessibility Testing (WCAG, Axe, Wave), Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Ingestion. CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, GitLab, Docker, AWS, BrowserStack, GitHub Actions. Databases: PgAdmin, MySQL, Oracle SQL, NoSQL. Test Management: Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr, Xray, Confluence, Test Rail. IDEs: RubyMine, VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse. Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android. Microservices: Docker. Version Control: Git, GitLab. SOFT SKILLS • • • • • Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis Effective Communication & Collaboration Actionable Quality Improvements Adaptability in Agile Environments Strong analytical skills. EDUCATION • • MSc Business Studies – Sunderland University, UK BSc Government/Public Administration – Imo State University, Nigeria CERTIFICATIONS • ISTQB Foundation Certification REFERENCES Available upon request