Devinder K.

Top 3% Talent on Upwork | 9+ Years of QA Experience | QA Engineer for ChicMic Studios Detail-oriented Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with over 9 years of experience in delivering bug-free, high-performance software across mobile apps, web platforms, APIs, and games. Currently working with ChicMic Studios, a global leader in software and game development, where I ensure every release meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and user experience. I bring a comprehensive QA approach—combining manual testing, test automation, and AI-driven testing techniques to improve test coverage, accelerate delivery, and minimize production risks. I've helped clients from startups to enterprise platforms launch robust, stable, and scalable applications. ⚙️ Core QA Skills & Capabilities ✅ Test Strategy, Execution & Governance * 9+ years of experience in Test Strategy, Test Planning, and Test Data Management * Strong expertise in Functional, Exploratory, Regression, and UAT Testing * Focus on aligning QA efforts with business requirements for customer-ready releases ✅ Automation Testing, Mobile QA & AI-Powered QA * Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium (iOS/Android), TestNG, JUnit. * Mobile Test Automation: Native, hybrid, and web app testing using Appium for both iOS and Android. * Skilled in building scalable test frameworks using POM, data-driven testing, and Java. * API Testing & Automation with Postman, Swagger, scripting advanced workflows. * Real-device testing and automation across various devices and OS versions using emulators/simulators. Predictive testing and test prioritization using AI analytics. ✅ Performance & Continuous Testing * Shift-left testing via CI/CD integration using Jenkins and Git. * Real-time test reporting using Allure, Extent Reports, and custom dashboards. ✅ Cross-Platform, Responsive & Game Testing * Extensive experience in Mobile (iOS/Android), Web, CMS, and Game Testing. * Expertise in Responsive Testing, Cross-browser Testing, and UX/UI validation. * Device validation via BrowserStack, Firebase Test Lab, and web debugging tools (DevTools, Firebug). 🧰 Tools & Tech Stack * Automation & Frameworks: Selenium, Appium, TestNG, TestNg, BDD framework * API Testing: Postman, Swagger * Reporting: Allure, Extent Reports * CI/CD & Infrastructure: Jenkins, Git, Docker * Test Management: TestLink, Zephyr * Collaboration & Bug Tracking: JIRA, Trello, Mantis, GitHub, Slack * Cloud Testing Platforms: BrowserStack, Firebase Test Lab * AI Testing Tools (Familiar): Testim, Mabl, TestSigma 🏢 Domain Expertise * Fitness & Wellness – QA for fitness tracking apps, workout planning, nutrition logging, and real-time health data sync. * Gaming & Entertainment – QA for real-time multiplayer games, monetization systems, and UI stability. * E-commerce & Retail – Checkout flows, payment gateways, and cross-platform shopping experience. * Legal & Compliance – Regulatory systems with document handling and access controls. EdTech & Learning Platforms – User experience validation, role-based testing, and interactive modules. * Social & Communication Apps – Voice logging, messaging, media uploads, and real-time sync. 📂 Completed Automation Projects * Mini Heart – Web automation project focusing on responsive UI and regression suites * Tria – Mobile automation using Appium for iOS and Android * Athleta Media – Web automation with Selenium and integration in CI/CD pipelines 🏆 Achievements & Impact * 🔍 Reduced critical defect leakage by over 10% through advanced automation and early defect detection. * 🚀 Delivered multiple on-time, high-quality releases across web, mobile, and gaming platforms. * 📉 Maintained zero production downtime via robust regression and smoke testing processes. * 🤝 Collaborated closely with developers, designers, and product managers to ensure QA across SDLC. * 💡 Raising the Bar for Product Quality I bring precision in manual testing, hands-on proficiency with automation frameworks, and a forward-thinking approach to AI-driven quality assurance—delivering software that’s reliable, scalable, and built for exceptional user experience.