QA Lead Engineer

Established QA automation practices and a structured QA strategy from the ground up as the first person responsible for introducing automation into projects.

Tests high-complexity applications supporting container operations at the Port of Paranaguá, including web, mobile, API, and desktop applications. Designs and maintains end-to-end automated tests using Playwright and TypeScript, and develops BDD scenarios with Cucumber and Gherkin.

Develops desktop automation with Python and collaborates with development and business stakeholders to understand requirements, identify risks, clarify behavior, and investigate defects. Uses Azure DevOps, GitHub, Docker, Jira, Confluence, Postman, Swagger, CI/CD, and Agile practices.

Worked remotely as a QA Analyst for Smart Coding Lab.

Performed quality assurance activities in a remote working environment.

Automated and maintained end-to-end tests using Playwright, reducing operational costs by 40% and improving developer efficiency. Built and maintained automation coverage to reduce repetitive manual testing.

Spearheaded development and QA strategy for an internal application that contributed to $6.6 million in annual revenue. Combined software development and QA responsibilities on critical applications.

Designed and executed functional, regression, and exploratory testing based on requirements and acceptance criteria. Worked with TypeScript, Playwright, Azure DevOps Boards, and Agile Scrum/Kanban practices.