Vadym Shubkin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadym-shubkin/

+38(093)8572727

https://github.com/shubicus/

Ukraine

https://gitlab.com/Shubicus/

Target roles

  • Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (QA Automation)
  • Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)
  • Robotic Process Automation Engineer (RPA)
  • AI Automation Developer

Work experience

Triple A Internetshops GmbH 03.2023 — Present

Software Test Automation Engineer / Developer Project: Web shops.
QA Department: 1 QA Automation engineer; ~10 QA Manual engineers
Report manager: QA TeamLead.
Requirements: API, UI, Integration, Components testing.
AQA TechStack: TypeScript, Playwright, Vite, GitLab, Argo, MongoDB, AI-tools.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement architectural solutions to improve scalability and performance
  • Maintain and enhance multiple automation frameworks and internal applications
  • Support manual QA engineers in transitioning to and adopting automation practices

Professional Development Sabbatical 09.2022 — 03.2023

Focus: Go/Golang
During this planned sabbatical, I focused on expanding my technical expertise in:
  • Go/Golang programming language and ecosystem

GD Next GmbH 07.2023 — 10.2024

Software Test Automation Engineer Project: SWIFT processing
NOT First, BUT the only QA Automation engineer on the project.
QA Department: 1 QA Automation engineer; 3 QA Manual engineers.
Report manager: Project manager.
Requirements: API and Integration testing.
AQA TechStack: Java-21, REST-assured, JUnit5, Allure, Playwright, GitLab, GitHub, Azure, K8s.
Responsibilities:
  • Diagnosed and resolved major issues in test automation processes, eliminated bottlenecks, and improved test reliability
  • Re-engineered automation frameworks by introducing modern tools and best practices
  • Improved CI/CD integration, reduced test run failures, and increased deployment confidence
  • Established a scalable test automation strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability
  • Trained and mentored the team to establish a culture of quality in test automation

Sisense 06.2019 — 04.2023

Software Test Automation Engineer Project: Web Business Intelligence tool.
QA Department: ~7 QA Automation engineers; ~15 QA Manual engineers
Report manager: QA Automation TeamLead.
Requirements: API, UI, Integration, Components testing.
AQA TechStack: Java-8, JS/TS, Groovy, Serenity, Selenoid, Playwright, Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity, AWS, K8s.
Responsibilities:
  • Developed, maintained, and scaled the automated testing infrastructure
  • Collaborated with DevOps to update pipelines and implement Groovy scripting
  • Implemented QA manual test cases using BDD approach
  • Mentored QA Manual engineers in automation practices

The AERTiCKET Group 07.2018 — 06.2019

Software Test Automation Engineer / Developer Project: Air-ticket aggregator.
First and the only QA Automation engineer on the project.
Report manager: Project manager.
Requirements: API and Integration testing.
AQA TechStack: Java-8, Groovy, JMeter, REST-assured, Sparkjava, ELK, GitLab.
Responsibilities:
  • Developed from scratch, maintained, and improved the QA Automation framework
  • Conducted performance and load testing using JMeter
  • Implemented mock web services for testing isolated components
  • Created developer tools to improve productivity

IT-Star 08.2017 — 07.2018

Software Test Automation Engineer / DevOps Project: Web shops.
First and the only QA Automation engineer on the project.
QA Department: 1 QA Automation engineer; 3 QA Manual engineers.
Report manager: Project manager.
Requirements: UI and Integration testing.
AQA TechStack: Java-8, Selenide, TestNG, ExtentReports, Jenkins.
Responsibilities:
  • Developed from scratch, maintained, and improved the QA Automation framework
  • Performed DevOps tasks related to the QA Automation process
  • Managed Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for test automation
  • Implemented UI and integration testing for e-commerce platforms

eMotion for Global Bilgi 09.2016 — 07.2017

Software Test Automation Engineer Project: Web tools for call-centre.
First and the only QA Automation engineer on the project.
QA Department: 1 QA Automation engineer; 1 QA Manual engineer.
Report manager: Java developer TeamLead.
Requirements: UI and API testing.
AQA TechStack: Java-8, Selenide, TestNG, ExtentReports.
Responsibilities:
  • Developed from scratch, maintained, and improved the QA Automation framework
  • Collaborated with QA and Development teams to implement effective testing strategies
  • Designed and executed UI and API test automation for call center tools
  • Participated in agile ceremonies and provided testing expertise

Freelance/Upwork 12.2015 — 08.2016

Software Test Automation Engineer
AQA TechStack: Java-8, Selenide, TestNG, Maven, Git

Responsibilities:
  • Developed UI automation tests for various client projects
  • Implemented test frameworks from scratch for small to medium businesses
  • Provided consulting on test automation best practices
  • Worked independently to meet client deadlines and requirements

Qualifications

  • Domains: Fintech, Business Intelligence, Travel, E-Commerce, Telecom/Communications.
  • Languages: Java, Groovy, TypeScript, Go
  • CI: GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, TeamCity.
  • VCS: Git, SVN.
  • OS: Windows, Linux, Mac.
  • ITS: XRay, Jira, Redmine, TestRail.
  • Tools: Playwright, Selenium, Selenide, Serenity, Selenoid, Cucumber, JMeter, Spring, REST-assured,
    OpenAPI/Swagger, Sparkjava, Elastic Stack (ELK), JUnit, TestNG, MySQL, MongoDB,
    RabbitMQ, IBMMQ, Artifactory, Docker, K8s, Lens, AWS, RPA tools, AI tools, etc.





Courses/Certificates

  • AWS Well-Architected Foundations (AWS)
  • Java Explorer (Oracle)
  • Automation Essentials (Automation Academy by WorkFusion)
  • Introduction to RPA Express (Automation Academy by WorkFusion)
  • JMeter (QALight)
  • Software Testing Fundamentals (QATestLab)
  • Fundamentals of Software Testing (LITS [Lviv IT School])
  • Java (Brain Academy, LLC)

Interests & Activities

  • Automation of business processes.
  • Exploring emerging technologies in AI and machine learning.
  • Contributing to open-source testing frameworks.
  • Building home automation systems.