Talal Waseem

Senior SQA Engineer specializing in manual and integration testing across SaaS, PaaS, and OTT platforms. Proven expertise in Developing and implementing effective test strategies that enhance software stability and user satisfaction. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify defects swiftly, streamline release cycles, and deliver high-quality, secure payment and Enterprise solutions.

Committed to continuous process optimization and driving client success through robust quality assurance Practices.

Senior SQA Engineer at PAYHAPS (2025-12 – Present)

Remote role focusing on the quality assurance of payment systems

• Performed comprehensive manual testing of payment workflows to ensure seamless, secure, and enjoyable checkout experiences for users
• Validated end-to-end transaction flows, loyalty rewards, and merchant integrations to maintain accuracy, trust, and reliability
• Designed and executed detailed test cases for functional, regression, and usability testing to reduce checkout friction and improve user confidence
• Collaborated closely with developers and product teams to identify defects, validate fixes, and support rapid feature releases
• Ensured application quality across multiple platforms and devices, focusing on performance, stability, and user experience at critical payment moments
• Documented and tracked defects, contributing to continuous improvement and high-quality product delivery

Senior SQA Engineer at TALENT CHAIN (2023-03 – 2024-07)

Remote role focused on validating application workflows and business logic

• Executed data-driven manual testing to validate complex business logic and application workflows
• Designed and executed detailed test cases to ensure functionality, usability, and performance quality
• Collaborated with developers and cross-functional teams to identify defects and accelerate release cycles
• Performed stress and load testing to improve system stability and reliability
• Evaluated software compliance against design standards and customer requirements, recommending improvements where needed
• Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues, ensuring our payment processes were smooth

Senior SQA Engineer at VNC LAGOON (2021-12 – 2023-02)

Remote role focusing on SaaS applications testing

• Performed manual testing across SaaS enterprise applications including VNC directory, VNC project, VNC task, and VNC CRM
• Validated authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), role-based access, and user management features in VNC directory
• Executed functional, regression, integration, and API testing for project, task, and CRM modules
• Designed and executed test cases, test scenarios, and test checklists based on functional specifications
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects, collaborating closely with development teams
• Participated in requirement reviews, UAT support, and release validation to ensure high-quality software delivery

Associate SQA Engineer at TV2U (2018-01 – 2021-11)

Focused on ensuring quality assurance for OTT platforms

• Performed end-to-end manual testing for OTT TV platforms across Android, Web, and iOS
• Reviewed requirements and specifications for functional and non-functional compliance
• Executed comprehensive testing types including functional, regression, system, and smoke testing
• Logged, tracked, and validated defects using JIRA and Redmine
• Provided rapid testing support during production issues
• Utilized tools such as Postman, Swagger, and Cypress for API validation

Bachelor of Science – COMSATS University (2013-09 – 2017-11)