Julia Lagutina

Detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior QA Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on experience in manual testing, mobile testing, web application testing, and API validation. Strong leadership capabilities including QA team coordination, requirement clarification, and project ownership. Proficient in Agile methodologies and test lifecycle management with a proven track record of delivering quality software products in fast-paced environments.

Senior QA Engineer - 7-Eleven (7NEXT R&D) - Irving, TX

(2022-03)

• Define project-specific scope of work, design comprehensive test plans, and build QA processes from the ground up in newly established teams
• Serve as primary QA lead on multiple R&D initiatives including machine learning, 3D object detection, POS, and mobile/web platforms
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria throughout project lifecycle
• Conduct HPS and Worldpay payment testing for retail transactions
• Perform issue tracking and debugging using AWS, LogRocket, and New Relic (NRQL) queries
• Support project scale-up from prototype to deployment in 1000+ stores
• Lead daily stand-ups, manage team workload, and assign tasks to ensure on-time delivery
• Create and maintain test cycles for production releases and document all QA processes in Confluence
• Ensure robust test case development and ongoing updates using Zephyr and Jira
• Push back on unclear requirements and advocate for QA standards and timelines

QA Test Engineer - NextPhase (Thrive Market) - Los Angeles, CA

(2018-12 - 2022-03)

• Performed manual testing on mobile and web applications; supported feature verification, usability, and compatibility testing
• Created test plans and test cases based on business requirements and user stories
• Executed API testing and log analysis using Postman and Charles Proxy
• Conducted cross-browser and cross-device testing for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile platforms
• Participated in daily standups, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies

Web Application Tester - Tyumen-Energo - Tyumen, Russia

(2016-08 - 2018-09)

• Tested UI/UX designs for web and mobile platforms with a focus on responsive behavior and user experience
• Performed white-box and grey-box testing for internal enterprise applications
• Identified and reported bugs, collaborated with developers for resolutions

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance - University of Saint-Petersburg (2015)

Certification - Software Quality Assurance - Online Computer School (2016)

Certificate - Responsive Web Design - FreeCodeCamp (2020)