Melih Mirad
Senior Software Test Engineer
İstanbul
Summary
An accomplished Test & QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience across industries such as e-commerce, finance, airlines, and call centers. Expertise in manual testing, automation, and regression testing, with a strong focus on system functionality, API validation, and data accuracy. Proficient in tools like Jira, ReadyAPI, Postman, JMeter, and Locust. Skilled in collaborating within Agile teams to ensure high-quality product releases and deliver effective testing solutions throughout the SDLC. Software testing professional bringing wealth of experience in ensuring software quality and reliability. Known for my meticulous attention to detail and my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. My commitment to team collaboration and achieving results ensures am adaptable and dependable. Proficient in test automationbug trackingand agile methodologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Test Engineer
TURKISH TECHNOLOGY Via RDC PARTNER
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed and executed comprehensive test cases for core NDC Offer and Order Management APIs (AirShopping, OfferPrice, OrderCreate, OrderRetrieve, OrderCancel)
- Spearheaded test planning and execution for NDC Distribution Channel integrations, ensuring compliance with IATA XML schema and end-to-end airline retail workflows
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to test complex airline booking flows, including cancellations, modifications, and order servicing scenarios
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Jira and XRay, ensuring resolution across multiple development cycles
- Conducted backend API testing using Postman and ReadyAPI, and ensured consistency across frontend-backend interactions
- Contributed actively to Kanban-driven agile workflows, delivering iterative test feedback in daily stand-ups and planning meetings
Senior Software Test Engineer
KKB Via TESTINIUM
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Contributed to Risk Report Agreement Project, ensuring secure customer consent and authentication for access to Findeks credit reports
- Validated backend data exchange and report retrieval after customer consent, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Involved in 8-digit BIN Expansion, ensuring seamless integration with accurate transaction processing
- Reported and followed up on defects via Jira, actively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure issue resolution and data consistency
- Delivered test documentation and reports in alignment with Waterfall methodology, meeting project milestones and deadlines
Software Test Engineer
MAJOREL TURKIYE
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Full responsibility for business analysis and QA testing of a newly developed HR Office Reservation system, including writing all analysis documentation from scratch
- Analysis and contributed to testing of an KPI Planning, Review & Scoring system, covering end-to-end workflows including KPI setup, mid-year reviews, managerial scoring, weight calculations, and final score generation
- Performed regression and functional testing in a Payroll module designed for hourly wage calculations, ensuring accuracy in salary computations across edge cases
- Contributed as a QA tester to a CRM Integration Project, verifying multi-platform data consolidation and its seamless processing in a centralized system
- Tracked and managed all tasks—including bugs, test cases, and user stories—through Monday.com, ensuring clear documentation and smooth collaboration across teams
- Participated in Agile/Scrum processes in 2-week sprints, taking part in sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and daily stand-up meetings
Software Test Engineer
GITTIGIDIYOR.COM Via FINARTZ
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Designed and managed comprehensive test cases for the Seller Promotion project at GittiGidiyor, ensuring seamless functionality for sellers to create and manage their own promotions from initial development to live deployment
- Contributing to the development and testing of the same-day delivery feature as a tester on the Shipment project, enhancing both seller and courier processes for faster and more reliable shipments
- Tested and validated the impact of Seller Promotion and Shipment features on the Payment system, ensuring smooth integration and transaction processing for all payment and card-related transactions
- Executed manual feature, API (Postman), regression, and load tests using JMeter and Locust to validate performance and reliability during peak traffic periods
- Developed and maintained automated regression tests for payment systems, ensuring smooth transaction processing using Gauge Framework, Java, and Selenium
- Managed test-related tasks and tracked progress through Jira, ensuring clear documentation and efficient defect resolution within Agile sprint cycles
- Participated in Agile/Scrum development with 2-week sprints, contributing to sprint ceremonies and aligning test goals with product delivery timelines
R&D Design Verification and Test Engineer
VESTEL
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Led the testing and approval stages of TV projects before release, ensuring all functionalities were validated and met quality standards
- Coded and refactored test automations using Python, improving test efficiency and reducing manual intervention
- Planned and managed test activities with MaTeLo, ensuring proper tracking of test status and progress through Jira
- Executed manual feature tests and regression tests to ensure the stability and performance of the application before release
Education
BSc. - Computer Engineering
EGE UNIVERSITY
Izmir 09.2011 - 2016.07
High School Diploma -
SULEYMAN DEMIREL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Afyonkarahisar 09.2006 - 2010.07
Skills
Functional testing
Test planning
Test case development
Requirements analysis
Software development life cycle
Regression testing
Manual and automated testing
Bug tracking tools
Agile methodology
Test automation frameworks
Performance testing
Mobile testing
QUALIFICATIONS & INTERESTS
- Strong desire to learn the newest technology and systems
- Staying current in software trends through online subscriptions
- Extensive experience on using internet and online resources beneficially to do research and self-study
- Taking responsibilities and being a good part of a team
- Sports (Football, Basketball, E-sport)
- Social & Cultural Activities (Theatre, Cinema, Books)
- Puzzle and Model Making
- Online Games
Timeline
Senior Software Test Engineer
TURKISH TECHNOLOGY Via RDC PARTNER
07.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Software Test Engineer
KKB Via TESTINIUM
01.2023 - 06.2023
Software Test Engineer
MAJOREL TURKIYE
08.2021 - 12.2022
Software Test Engineer
GITTIGIDIYOR.COM Via FINARTZ
09.2019 - 08.2021
R&D Design Verification and Test Engineer
VESTEL
10.2016 - 01.2018
BSc. - Computer Engineering
EGE UNIVERSITY
09.2011 - 2016.07
High School Diploma -
SULEYMAN DEMIREL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
09.2006 - 2010.07