ZAUR JAFARLI
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with a focus on Web UI and Mobile (iOS & Android) testing. Skilled in both manual and automation testing, with strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies. Detail-oriented and analytical, with a proven ability to identify defects early and ensure smooth, high-quality releases. Strong problem-solving and communication skills, committed to improving software reliability and performance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Middle Software QA Engineer
Smart Solutions
Baku, Azerbaijan (Hybrid)
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Executed comprehensive test cases to identify and report defects, enhancing overall product quality.
- Contributed to test automation efforts, improving efficiency in bug detection.
- Conducted regular regression testing to ensure product stability and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless software integration and ensure alignment on project goals.
Software QA Engineer
Guavapay
London, UK (Remote)
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans covering Web UI and Mobile (iOS & Android), including functional, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms and environments.
- Performed manual UI testing to verify visual consistency, usability, and responsiveness on various browsers and mobile devices.
- Created and executed API test scripts using Postman, validating request/response data, status codes, and business logic.
- Conducted cross-browser, responsive, and device compatibility testing to ensure seamless user experiences across diverse user touchpoints.
Software QA Engineer
Ministry of Science and Education
Baku, Azerbaijan (On-site)
2023.09 - 2025.04
- Developed detailed test plans, including test cases and scenarios, to ensure the quality of the education platform atis.edu.az.
- Identified and documented defects, collaborating closely with the development team for timely resolution.
- Advised on potential improvements in software design based on findings from exploratory testing.
- Ensured the platform was culturally sensitive and compliant across different regions, languages, and regulatory standards.
Software QA Engineer
Evolution Games
Riga, Latvia (Hybrid)
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Developed and executed test cases based on product requirements, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functionality.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects using JIRA, collaborating closely with development teams for timely resolution.
- Conducted regression testing to validate bug fixes and enhancements, improving overall software quality.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings and sprint reviews as part of an Agile team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality assurance - Manual tester (Intern)
Evolution Games
Riga, Latvia (On-site)
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Assisted in developing and writing detailed test cases based on project requirements.
- Executed manual test cases and reported results, ensuring software functions as expected.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects using bug-tracking tools, providing clear and concise descriptions.
Education
Business administration - Bachelor's
University of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan 2016.09 - 2020.05
IT in Logistics and supply chain management - Master's
Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia 2020.09 - 2023.06
Skills
Web testing
- Analytical skills
- Reporting
- API Testing
- Software Testing
- Mobile Testing
- SDLC/STLC
- Blackbox Testing
- Functional Testing
- Postman API
- Regression Testing
- Smoke/Sanity Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- Bug Tracking
- Java
- Selenium
- Appium
- Rest Assured
- TestNG
- Github/Gitlab CI
- Cucumber
- Kibana
- Sentry
- Maestro
Certification
- IELTS, Band 8.0 (Advanced), 09/01/21
- Civil Servant, 83 (83.00%) BB1, 12/01/22
Languages
English
Azerbaijani
Russian
Timeline
Middle Software QA Engineer
Smart Solutions
2025.11 - 2026.07
Software QA Engineer
Guavapay
2025.05 - 2025.11
Software QA Engineer
Ministry of Science and Education
2023.09 - 2025.04
Software QA Engineer
Evolution Games
2022.07 - 2023.08
Quality assurance - Manual tester (Intern)
Evolution Games
2022.03 - 2022.06
IT in Logistics and supply chain management - Master's
Riga Technical University
2020.09 - 2023.06
Business administration - Bachelor's
University of Economics
2016.09 - 2020.05