
Saqib Zafar
Front End & Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Professional Summary
SQA Engineer and Front-End Developer with 3+ years of experience specializing in manual and automation testing with Cypress, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD. Proven track record of increasing automation coverage from 0% to 80% and reducing regression testing time by 70%. Skilled in leading QA teams, mentoring junior engineers, and bridging development and quality assurance. Passionate about delivering high-quality, bug-free software and building clean, responsive web interfaces.
Core Skills
Frontend Development: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS3, Tailwind CSS, SCSS, Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, Responsive Web Design
QA & Automation Testing: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Cypress Automation, Cucumber/BDD, Selenium with Java, Software Testing Methodology, SDLC, Test Case Development, Defect Tracking, API Testing, API Automation, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, SQL & Database Testing, Mobile Testing
Tools: Git, SQL, PostgreSQL, Postman, Jira, Figma, CI/CD Integration
Work Experience
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Nov 2022 - PresentDevsloop | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
- Lead SQA across Beambox, EasyLlama, Lumimeds & DoubleList — owning test strategy, execution, and automation
- Increased automation coverage from 0% to 80% of core flows at Beambox using Cypress
- Reduced manual regression testing time from 3 hours to 40 minutes
- Achieved zero post-deployment critical bugs for 5 consecutive releases at Lumimeds
- Mentored junior QA engineers in manual and automated testing best practices
- Integrated automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance
Automation SQA Engineer
Dec 2025 - PresentRemote | Remote - USA
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.
- Built Cypress + Cucumber BDD automation framework from scratch using Nx monorepo
- Automated 50+ E2E scenarios across multiple interconnected portals
- Designed modular Page Object Model architecture enabling rapid test expansion
- Integrated automated test suite with CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance
Ruby on Rails Frontend Engineer
Jul 2022 - Nov 2022Devsloop | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
- Leveraged RoR's MVC structure for building robust web applications with optimized performance
- Developed responsive, visually appealing interfaces ensuring seamless experience across devices
- Created, maintained, and integrated RESTful APIs supporting frontend functionalities
- Managed routes, backend tasks, and frontend integration for cohesive web applications
Front End Developer
Jun 2020 - May 2023Shoretec Solutions | Remote - USA
Worked on the Worship Support Network and Walexport projects, creating responsive and user-friendly interfaces with front-end best practices.
- Developed dynamic, responsive web interfaces using PHP with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Developed features for mobile and desktop platforms, ensuring cross-browser compatibility
- Collaborated with back-end developers to enhance website functionality and integrate features
- Improved user experience by optimizing web applications for speed and scalability
- Contributed in Scrum environments, participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Projects
Beambox(beambox.com)
SQAA comprehensive SaaS platform where I serve as QA Lead handling manual and automation testing with Cypress and CI/CD.
Tech: Cypress, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Stimulus, PostgreSQL, API, CI/CD
EasyLlama(www.easyllama.com)
Frontend & SQAAn e-learning platform where I provided both front-end development and QA services to ensure a smooth user experience.
Tech: Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript
Lumimeds(lumimeds.com)
SQAAdvanced healthcare platform where I handled QA to ensure reliability across patient and provider portals.
Tech: Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, API Testing, Manual Testing
Noldor(noldor.com)
SQAInsurance technology platform where I handle Manual and Automation QA with Cypress, Cucumber BDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
Tech: Cypress, Cucumber/Gherkin, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Stimulus, PostgreSQL, API, CI/CD
Worship Support Network(worshipsn.com)
Frontend & SQAA community platform for worship support and resources.
Tech: PHP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
Walexport(www.walexport.fr)
Frontend & SQAAn export management platform with comprehensive features.
Tech: PHP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
Education
GIFT University
Oct 2018 - Nov 2022Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Punjab Group of Colleges
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018FSc Pre-Engineering
Govt High School Mundeke Goraya
Nov 2014 - Mar 2016Matriculation (Science)
Languages
Certificates
Great Learning Certified Selenium Basic
Jun 2024Great Learning
Responsive Web Design
Jun 2024freeCodeCamp