Olayinka Shoga

Results-driven Senior QA Engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering high-quality software solutions across ERP, Finance, Mortgage, Asset Management, Trading, Betting, and Digital Platforms. Proven expertise in manual and automated testing within Agile delivery environments, with strong hands-on experience in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, API testing, and modern automation frameworks. Experienced in end-to-end test strategy, automation framework development, defect lifecycle management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.

Adept at driving testing best practices, mentoring junior QA engineers, and delivering seamless customer-focused applications across enterprise environments.

Senior Test Analyst / UAT Analyst - Compass Group UK

(2020-11)

Led QA and UAT activities across HR and ERP transformation programmes.

• Designed and executed SIT, UAT, Regression, Integration, and Migration testing.
• Built and maintained automated regression suites using Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber BDD frameworks.
• Performed SAP migration validation and end-to-end data integrity testing.
• Collaborated with developers, BAs, and project managers to ensure quality delivery.
• Managed defects and reporting using Azure DevOps.
• Facilitated UAT sessions and trained business users.
• Mentored junior QA engineers and supported onboarding initiatives.
• Produced detailed test scripts, regression packs, and stakeholder reports.
• Reviewed SIT test readiness for UAT execution.
• Successfully supported large-scale ERP migration projects with minimal production defects.
• Improved regression coverage through automation initiatives.
• Enhanced stakeholder confidence through successful UAT coordination and delivery.
• Streamlined QA processes, improving overall testing efficiency across releases.

Senior Quality Engineer - Qualitest Group UK

(2017-09 - 2020-11)

Worked with multiple clients including IRESS (Mortgage & Lending Domain), Arbuthnot Latham (Asset Management & Trading), and IRESS (Asset Management Domain).

• Conducted end-to-end testing across intermediary, direct, and digital mortgage channels.
• Performed impact analysis and requirement traceability for releases and change requests.
• Developed and maintained Selenium WebDriver automation frameworks.
• Executed smoke, regression, and build verification testing across environments.
• Performed REST API validation using RestAssured and Postman.
• Managed defect triage and collaborated with stakeholders during release cycles.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Created test plans, milestones, and test suites using TestRail.
• Validated JSON responses, headers, and status codes.
• Delivered UAT testing for in-house trading platform implementations.
• Executed end-to-end validation for portfolio management and regulatory reporting modules.
• Performed AML, KYC, and compliance validation processes.
• Managed defects using JIRA and coordinated issue resolution with development teams.
• Supported onboarding and mentoring of junior testers.
• Conducted broker reconciliation and ISIN verification activities.
• Investigated unexpected application behaviour and supported defect resolution.
• Conducted functional, integration, and backend testing for investment management platforms.
• Validated XML responses and performed SQL database verification.
• Managed client portfolio testing activities using XPLAN.
• Performed ISIN and SEDOL verification and valuation validation.
• Executed manual testing and defect escalation activities.
• Reviewed business and system requirements with project teams.
• Generated reports and validated investment-related data.
• Increased regression testing efficiency through automation implementation.
• Reduced production defects through improved test coverage and early defect identification.
• Successfully delivered multiple high-priority financial services releases within strict deadlines.
• Improved QA reporting and defect turnaround time across testing cycles.
• Played a key role in the successful UAT delivery of the Tercero 7 trading platform.
• Improved testing quality through detailed end-to-end business process validation.
• Reduced release risks by identifying critical defects before production deployment.
• Enhanced team productivity by supporting and mentoring junior QA team members.
• Improved data accuracy through detailed backend and XML validation testing.
• Supported successful release cycles with comprehensive functional test execution.
• Contributed to enhanced compliance validation processes across investment platforms.
• Increased testing reliability through effective SQL and data integrity validation.

Test Analyst / UAT Analyst - Ladbrokes UK

(2016-04 - 2017-09)

Supported the Ladbrokes–Coral integration programme as a UAT Test Analyst.

• Executed functional, regression, sanity, and mobile testing across betting platforms.
• Performed backend validation for gaming and payment systems.
• Conducted KYC, fraud prevention, wallet balance, and payment verification testing.
• Tested mobile applications across iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
• Managed defects using JIRA and maintained test coverage documentation.
• Conducted backend testing on OpenBet, IMS, CMS, and ATS applications.
• Performed end-to-end testing on customer account and payment features.
• Contributed to the successful Ladbrokes–Coral integration programme delivery.
• Identified critical payment and wallet-related defects prior to production release.
• Enhanced mobile testing coverage across multiple platforms and devices.
• Improved release quality through detailed end-to-end transaction validation.

Test Analyst - Hertz

(2015-01 - 2016-04)

• Executed System, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing activities.
• Designed test plans, test cases, and QA reporting metrics.
• Managed defects and test execution using HP Quality Centre.
• Collaborated closely with development teams within Agile environments.
• Performed backend and regression testing across enterprise applications.
• Created QA metrics reports and monitored testing progress.
• Identified gaps in test coverage and enhanced test documentation.
• Improved QA reporting accuracy through enhanced test metrics and defect tracking.
• Helped reduce regression defects through improved test case optimisation.
• Supported Agile delivery teams in achieving successful sprint releases.
• Contributed to increased test coverage across enterprise applications.

Software Tester / UAT Analyst - The Co-operative Bank

(2014-03 - 2015-01)

• Analysed business requirements and developed manual test scripts.
• Conducted performance, load, and stress testing activities.
• Maintained test matrices and QA reporting documentation.
• Performed regression and system testing for production releases.
• Participated in requirement analysis for performance testing.
• Used HP Quality Centre for test planning, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Assisted in improving application performance validation during critical releases.
• Enhanced testing documentation and traceability for audit readiness.
• Successfully supported load and stress testing for banking applications.
• Improved release quality through detailed regression testing activities.

Junior Test Analyst - Santander UK

(2013-02 - 2014-02)

• Developed and executed functional and data-driven test scripts.
• Performed cross-browser and compatibility testing.
• Logged and tracked defects using HP Quality Centre.
• Collaborated with developers to support issue resolution and release quality.
• Participated in walkthroughs, inspections, and weekly project meetings.
• Executed manual testing activities across web-based applications.
• Delivered reliable cross-browser testing that improved application compatibility.
• Supported faster defect resolution through close collaboration with developers.
• Maintained high-quality test execution standards across multiple releases.
• Contributed to successful deployment cycles through accurate defect reporting.

1st Line Support / IT Helpdesk Technician - Virgin Media

(2012-02 - 2013-01)

• Delivered first-line technical support for hardware, software, and operating system issues.
• Logged and escalated incidents to second-line support teams.
• Supported end users remotely and onsite within SLA targets.
• Troubleshot Windows operating system and hardware-related issues.
• Provided progress updates and maintained incident records.
• Achieved high customer satisfaction through timely issue resolution.
• Improved incident management efficiency through accurate ticket logging and escalation.