Kacy L.
QA Automation Engineer | API Testing | Python | Playwright | pytest
I'm a QA Engineer with 9+ years of experience in software testing, test automation, and quality engineering. I specialise in API testing, backend testing, and building reliable automated testing solutions for web applications and distributed systems. I've worked on large-scale platforms at DiDi Global, Cheetah Mobile, and Sina Weibo, gaining hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing. What I Can Help You With: - API Testing: REST API validation, integration testing, Postman, Python, and pytest - Test Automation: Playwright, Selenium, Java, TestNG, and automated regression testing - Manual Testing: Functional testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, and detailed bug reporting - Test Framework Development: Designing maintainable automation frameworks with reusable test utilities and reporting - End-to-End Testing: Validating complex business workflows across multiple services - CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and automated test execution - Performance Testing: JMeter-based load testing and performance analysis Why Work With Me? - I have experience taking ownership of testing activities, identifying risks early, and working closely with developers to deliver reliable software. - I focus on clear communication, practical testing solutions, and delivering useful results — whether you need a quick website review, API testing, or a complete automated testing solution. I'm based in Auckland, New Zealand, and available for remote freelance projects worldwide. I'd be happy to discuss how I can help improve your software quality.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2, the fewest it counts (since Oct 2026)
Read daily since Nov 3, under 30 days
Billed in all: $1,637$1.6k
$1.5k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Tracked from Nov 3, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 20% in Software Testing
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