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SAFAR MAHMADOV

Los Angeles

Summary

Results-driven QA Lead and SDET with over 11 years of experience in financial and payment domains, specializing in Agile, Scrum, automation, and data validation. Highly skilled in SQL and Python-based test automation, with a strong focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy across large datasets and complex BI environments. Experienced in validating reports and dashboards in Power BI and MicroStrategy, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure executive-level reporting accuracy. Proficient in Java, OOP, and Python, with extensive experience designing and developing robust automation frameworks using BDD, JUnit, Maven, and Selenium WebDriver. Expert in Spring Boot, JPA with Hibernate, and AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, AWS Step Functions) to build scalable, testable solutions. Adept at writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, building reusable test utilities, conducting API and UI testing using Postman and REST, leveraging Splunk for log validation, and improving CI/CD efficiency with Jenkins. Skilled in Apache JMeter for performance validation and in implementing process improvements that enhance test coverage, accuracy, and speed.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Lead

AssetMark, Inc.
11.2024 - Current

• Lead a team of 16 QA engineers supporting enterprise-scale financial platforms.
• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for complex backend, UI, and data-driven features, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and reporting accuracy.
• Leverage advanced SQL to validate financial datasets and reporting pipelines while implementing Python-based automation frameworks that integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Champion shift-left testing and TDD/BDD practices to ensure early defect detection and improved sprint delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, data analysts, and product owners to define validation logic for BI reports and executive dashboards, including Power BI and MicroStrategy assets.
• Oversee API, integration, and performance testing efforts using REST Assured, JMeter, and Spring Boot microservices within AWS environments.
• Provide mentorship to QA engineers on automation frameworks, data validation, and test design while driving process improvements that balance test depth, speed, and business impact.

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Visa, Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024

• Developed and maintained backend and API testing frameworks for payment microservices using Java EE (Jakarta EE) and Spring Boot, significantly enhancing reliability and test automation coverage.
• Designed data validation strategies using SQL and integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins.
• Collaborated with business and development teams to validate large-scale transaction data and ensure dashboard accuracy for internal reporting systems.
• Improved performance and scalability of test environments through Docker and Kubernetes, enabling parallel execution across services.

Software Development Engineer in Test

Green Dot
02.2017 - 03.2021

• Created a robust automation framework from scratch using BDD, Java, JUnit, Maven, and Selenium WebDriver, increasing automation coverage and reducing manual validation time.
• Enhanced SQL-based testing of financial data pipelines and integrated Java for API-level validation.
• Conducted cross-browser testing, API verification, and regression testing of key payment flows.
• Partnered with product teams to validate Power BI and internal reporting dashboards for accuracy and completeness.

QA Engineer

Ontrak
07.2014 - 01.2017

• Performed end-to-end manual and automated testing for healthcare data platforms.
• Designed SQL queries to validate database integrity and consistency across multiple systems.
• Supported report validation and accuracy checks for analytics dashboards, ensuring reliable executive-level data outputs.
• Documented comprehensive test cases, collaborated with developers to address issues, and maintained a high acceptance rate for production releases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Minor in Economics

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Skills

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JPA, Hibernate, Jakarta EE
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, T-SQL
DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jenkins, Git, GitHub
Testing: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, REST Assured, SoapUI
Performance Tools: Apache JMeter, Splunk
Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Step Functions)
Other: TDD, BDD, POM, Log Auditing, API & UI Testing, Performance & Load Testing

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Acquired foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. Proficient in cloud principles, AWS services, security, and compliance.

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified in Agile principles and Scrum practices by Scrum Alliance. Skilled in facilitating and managing Scrum teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Interests

Technology and Innovation
Committed to exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences

Developing Automation Frameworks
Passionate about creating robust, efficient, and scalable automation frameworks to improve testing processes and software qualit

Timeline

QA Lead

AssetMark, Inc.
11.2024 - Current

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Visa, Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024

Software Development Engineer in Test

Green Dot
02.2017 - 03.2021

QA Engineer

Ontrak
07.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Minor in Economics

Chapman University
SAFAR MAHMADOV