faizan qureshi
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Test Automation
Salary / Daily rate
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior QA Analyst with 5+ years specializing in ERP & Fintech testing with ISTQB certification. Led database migrations achieving 95% accuracy, automated testing with Playwright/Python, and managed core banking implementations. Expert in API testing, SQL validation, and ISO 8583 standards delivering 98% bug resolution rates.
Work experience
Contour Software
Apr 2022 - Present
4 years 7 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Apr 2022 - Present
4 years 7 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Leading test automation efforts with Playwright and Python, implementing the Page Object Model (POM) to make tests more scalable and maintainable. Integrating Allure reporting to provide clear, real-time insights into test results, making debugging more efficient. Automating key workflows to reduce manual testing efforts, speed up releases, and improve overall test coverage. Enhancing API testing strategies to ensure seamless integration between services and maintain system stability. Mentoring junior QA engineers by sharing best practices in test automation, defect tracking, and agile testing. Redesigned CRM test cases by reviewing business requirements and creating 150+ comprehensive test cases, leading to a 30% increase in customer engagement accuracy. Led database migration testing from Sybase to SQL Server, ensuring data integrity across 16 modules and reducing discrepancies by 95%. Improved API testing for DocuSign integration, enhancing the signing process efficiency by 25% through secure API validation and SQL testing. Managed regression testing at the end of each sprint, achieving a 98% bug resolution rate and ensuring product stability. Collaborated with business analysts and developers to refine CRM redesign requirements, reducing last-minute changes by 40% and keeping projects on track.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Apr 2022 - Mar 2025
3 years
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
● Redesigned CRM test cases by reviewing and analysing business requirements, creating and executing over 150 comprehensive test cases, resulting in a 30% increase in customer engagement accuracy. ● Led SQL-based testing for Sybase-to-SQL Server migration, validating data consistency and integrity across 16 modules, which minimized data discrepancies by 95%. ● Performed API testing of DocuSign integration, ensuring secure and efficient third-party tool signing integration by executing API tests and validating SQL for all clients, improving signing process efficiency by 25%. ● Executed regression testing at the end of each sprint, identifying critical defects and ensuring the stability of core features with a 98% bug resolution rate by sprint closure. ● Collaborated with business analysts and development teams, providing key feedback on CRM redesign requirements, which reduced requirement changes by 40%, streamlining project timelines.
Associate Technical Consultant
NdcTech
Nov 2021 - May 2022
7 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
● Led the project management team on technical aspects of Temenos T24 Core Banking implementation, collaborating with business consultants to ensure alignment with client requirements and seamless interfacing with other banking products. ● Developed technical architecture and specifications for Temenos T24 implementations, ensuring accurate setup and configuration, which improved system integration and operational efficiency across banking interfaces. ● Provided technical support during build and testing phases, configuring software and implementing security protocols within the Temenos T24 infrastructure, while managing version control and release processes for stable and secure deployments.
Implementation and Support Engineer
TPS Worldwide
Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 9 months
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
● Consulted with clients such as Bank of Punjab, BRAC Bank, and Bank of Khartoum on the implementation of Iris5.0 and Iris3.0 transaction switches, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and adherence to ISO 8583 standards. ● Led the deployment of the MasterCard GCO Data Collection Program using ISO 8583 standards, optimizing data collection processes and improving transaction accuracy across multiple payment channels. ● Developed and enforced blocking rules for fallback transactions in MasterCard and UPI systems within Sparrow, successfully minimizing transaction errors and improving overall system reliability. ● Monitored and controlled payment scheme settlements and EOD processes for Iris3.0, implementing database jobs and monitoring services that enhanced system stability and reduced downtime. ● Provided production support and technical training on ISO 20020-compliant payment solutions, facilitating smoother operations for clients and reducing production issues related to transaction processing.
ADC Support Engineer
BankIslami Pakistan Limited
Jun 2019 - May 2020
1 year
Executive Tower Pakistan
● Provided technical support for the Rendezvous Middleware Switch and ATM Host, ensuring seamless transaction processing in compliance with ISO 8583 standards, reducing transaction failure rates. ● Resolved VISA Debit Card complaints by analyzing transaction logs and identifying root causes, which resulted in a significant improvement in customer satisfaction and transaction accuracy. ● Monitored and analyzed ATM logs and database transactions to troubleshoot issues with Alternative Delivery Channels, enhancing system uptime and ensuring real-time resolution of critical issues. ● Delivered first-level troubleshooting for Mobile and Internet Banking issues, supporting ATM and CRM applications to ensure smooth operations and improved user satisfaction across all digital banking platforms.
Education
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET)
Bachelor of Science - BS
2015 - 2018
4 years