SaQiB Zafar
I build pixel-perfect interfaces and bulletproof test automation.
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Client Testimonials
Real feedback from people I've worked with
“Saqib was instrumental in getting Beambox to production-ready quality. He caught edge cases in our Wi-Fi marketing flows that nobody else noticed — things like session timeouts on slow networks and inconsistent form behavior across devices. His regression suite alone saved us days of manual re-testing every sprint. Genuinely one of the most thorough QA engineers I've managed.”
Robert Botto
Project Manager, Adly (Beambox)
About Me
The developer who tests. The tester who builds.
Most QA engineers find testing. I came from the other side — I was a frontend developer building interfaces for US-based clients when I noticed a pattern: the bugs I kept fixing should have been caught long before they reached me. That pulled me into QA, and I never looked back.
Now I work at the intersection of both disciplines. I build full-stack applications using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and Ruby on Rails — then architect the Cypress automation frameworks that keep it all honest. The results speak for themselves — automation coverage from 0% to 80% at Beambox, zero critical bugs across 5 consecutive releases at Lumimeds.
Over 5+ years, I've shipped insurance platforms, healthcare systems, e-learning tools, and SaaS products with remote teams across the USA, Europe, and Pakistan. My edge? I don't just write tests — I think like the user who'll rage-quit, break things like the hacker who'll try, and ship like someone whose reputation is on every release.
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Experience
My professional journey
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Lead SQA for Beambox, EasyLlama, & Lumimeds projects. Built automation frameworks with Cypress, mentored junior engineers, and owned the complete QA lifecycle from test strategy to CI/CD integration.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Lead SQA for Beambox, EasyLlama, & Lumimeds projects. Built automation frameworks with Cypress, mentored junior engineers, and owned the complete QA lifecycle from test strategy to CI/CD integration.
Automation SQA Engineer
Building and maintaining end-to-end test automation using Cypress with Cucumber (BDD) for an insurance technology platform. Writing feature files and step definitions to ensure comprehensive coverage across multiple portals.
Automation SQA Engineer
Building and maintaining end-to-end test automation using Cypress with Cucumber (BDD) for an insurance technology platform. Writing feature files and step definitions to ensure comprehensive coverage across multiple portals.
Ruby on Rails Frontend Engineer
At EasyLlama, leveraged Ruby on Rails' MVC framework to create responsive, user-focused interfaces. Developed and maintained scalable APIs, managed routes, and optimized code for seamless client-server integration.
Ruby on Rails Frontend Engineer
At EasyLlama, leveraged Ruby on Rails' MVC framework to create responsive, user-focused interfaces. Developed and maintained scalable APIs, managed routes, and optimized code for seamless client-server integration.
Front End Developer
Worked on the Worship Support Network and Walexport projects, creating responsive and user-friendly interfaces with front-end best practices.
Front End Developer
Worked on the Worship Support Network and Walexport projects, creating responsive and user-friendly interfaces with front-end best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
GIFT University
Graduated with strong skills in programming and UI development. Built a Complaint Management System using CodeIgniter and completed multiple hands-on semester projects.
FSc Pre-Engineering
Punjab Group of Colleges
Completed Intermediate in Pre-Engineering with a strong focus on Mathematics and Chemistry.
Matriculation (Science)
Govt High School Mundeke Goraya
Completed Matric in Science (Bio) with Mathematics as one of the strongest subjects.
Skills & Expertise
The tools and technologies I use to bring ideas to life
JavaScript
ExpertTypeScript
AdvancedReact
ExpertNext.js
AdvancedHTML5
ExpertCSS3
ExpertTailwind CSS
ExpertUI/UX Design
AdvancedRuby
AdvancedRuby on Rails
IntermediateJava
AdvancedREST APIs
AdvancedSQL
AdvancedCypress
ExpertSelenium
AdvancedManual Testing
ExpertAPI Testing
AdvancedCucumber BDD
AdvancedRegression Testing
ExpertTest Planning
ExpertGit & GitHub
ExpertVS Code
ExpertJira
AdvancedPostman
AdvancedCI/CD
IntermediateFigma
AdvancedWhat I Do
Services and expertise I bring to every project
Test Automation
I don't just write tests — I build entire frameworks. Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Page Object Model, all wired into CI/CD so bugs get caught before anyone hits merge.
Manual QA
Sometimes the best bug-finder is a human with a plan. I design test strategies, run deep exploratory sessions, and catch the edge cases automation misses.
Frontend Development
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind — I build interfaces that look great, load fast, and work on every screen size.
CI/CD & QAOps
I plug quality directly into your pipeline. GitHub Actions, automated test gates, Slack alerts on failures — your team ships faster because quality is built in, not bolted on.
Team Leadership
I've mentored junior QA engineers, led sprint planning, and bridged the gap between dev and QA teams. Good quality culture starts with good communication.
Quality Strategy
Before writing a single test, I ask: what matters most? I design testing strategies that focus effort where it counts — reducing bugs, speeding up releases, and building team confidence.
How I Work
A proven process that keeps projects on track
Discovery
We start with a conversation to understand your goals, requirements, and timeline.
Planning
I define the scope, create a test strategy or technical plan, and align on deliverables.
Execution
I build, test, and iterate — keeping you in the loop with regular updates and demos.
Delivery
Clean handoff with documentation. Ongoing support available if needed.
Let's Build Something Great
Need a QA engineer who builds? Or a developer who tests? Let's talk about your project.