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ADELSO STEVE ARAYA SOLÓRZANO

ALAJUELA,Costa Rica

Summary

Experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in test automation, quality assurance, and software development. Skilled in building scalable, maintainable test frameworks using tools like WebDriverIO, Playwright, Cypress, and Postman. Adept at performing API testing, end-to-end (E2E), regression, and smoke testing to ensure high-quality software delivery. Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), CI/CD practices, and version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).

Adept at leading teams, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across functional teams to optimize test strategies and deliver solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Known for a strong problem-solving mindset, continuous learning, and fostering a customer-focused, collaborative approach. Committed to process improvement, documentation, and ensuring that all development efforts align with internal coding standards and best practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ENGINEER IN TEST

Infoya
12.2022 - Current
  • Designed, developed, and maintained robust automated testing frameworks using WebDriverIO, Playwright, and Cucumber, ensuring scalability and maintainability across projects.
  • Led test automation initiatives, enforcing internal coding standards and best practices for maintainability, readability, and performance.
  • Conducted code reviews, identifying optimization opportunities and mentoring junior engineers on quality assurance methodologies and automation techniques.
  • Actively participated in Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and contributed to effort estimation for testing tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive Agile development cycles, from prototyping to production-level testing and deployment.
  • Managed and executed manual and automated regression testing for major releases, ensuring test coverage and system reliability.
  • Implemented and maintained API testing using Postman, validating RESTful services and integrating API tests into the overall test strategy.
  • Performed integration testing, bug reporting, and test result analysis using industry-standard tools.
  • Provided technical leadership and coaching to QA team members, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Played a key role in the evaluation and adoption of new testing tools and technologies, enhancing test effectiveness and team productivity.
  • Supported internal stakeholders and developers by providing timely technical support, resolving automation issues and ensuring CI/CD pipeline integrity.
  • Contributed to the optimization of existing test suites, reducing test execution time and maintenance overhead.
  • Maintained robust version control practices using GitHub and Bitbucket, including pull requests, branching strategies, and release management.
  • Authored and maintained comprehensive documentation of automation frameworks, QA processes, and onboarding guides to ensure project continuity and team alignment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

GoLabs
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Executed manual end-to-end (E2E) test cases to validate functional and business requirements across multiple web-based systems.
  • Created and maintained detailed test cases using Gherkin syntax in TestCaseLab, ensuring clarity and reusability across test cycles.
  • Conducted smoke testing and regression testing to validate critical functionalities and identify potential impacts from new deployments.
  • Logged, tracked, and verified defects in Pivotal Tracker and Jira, collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution.
  • Actively participated in Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to support Agile development workflows.
  • Contributed to quality initiatives by maintaining consistent test documentation and supporting sprint deliverables through QA efforts.

FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Conelectricas R.L
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Participated in full-stack development, contributing to front-end and back-end components, as well as mobile application development, ensuring responsive and user-friendly design interfaces.
  • Designed application interfaces and implemented UI/UX improvements to enhance user experience and usability.
  • Created and documented comprehensive test cases based on functional requirements.
  • Performed smoke testing to verify critical functionalities after each deployment.
  • Conducted regression testing using Cypress to ensure system stability after code changes.
  • Executed end-to-end (E2E) testing using Cypress to validate complete user workflows.
  • Performed API testing using Postman to validate RESTful services and ensure accurate request/response behavior.
  • Maintained and optimized relational databases, supporting data integrity and performance.
  • Provided technical support for applications and systems, addressing user-reported issues and contributing to long-term solutions.
  • Assisted in software implementation and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process inefficiencies and proposing enhancements.
  • Delivered customer service and acted as an IT department assistant, resolving hardware/software issues and supporting IT infrastructure.

Education

Master's Degree - Software Development And Operations (DevOps)

UNIR Mexico
Mexico
01-2024

Bachelor's - Software Engineer

UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA NACIONAL
01.2020

Skills

  • Automation & Testing Tools:
    WebDriverIO, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, REST Assured, JMeter, Mocha, Chai, Allure, Gherkin, Cucumber
  • CI/CD & DevOps:
    Jenkins, Docker, Sauce Labs, LambdaTest, Git, Bitbucket, Gulp
  • Programming Languages:
    TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, Dart
  • API & Web Technologies:
    RESTful Web Services, JSON, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Nodejs, Angular, Flutter
  • Databases:
    MySQL, SQL Server
  • Agile Methodologies:
    Agile, Scrum, Kanban
  • Project & Collaboration Tools:
    JIRA, Confluence, Pivotal Tracker
  • Domain Experience:
    E-commerce, Test Framework Design, Regression Suite Optimization
  • Soft Skills:
    Problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, effective communication, teamwork, public speaking, continuous learning, organization, customer focus, and conflict resolution

Certification

  • ISTQB Foundation Level v4.0
  • UCreativa. QA Automation, 01/01/20, 01/01/21
  • UCreativa. DevOps, 01/01/21, 01/01/21
  • Cenfotec. Análisis de Pruebas de Software, 01/01/21, 01/01/22
  • Scrum Master. CertiProf
  • Scrum Product Owner. CertiProf
  • Scrum Developer. CertiProf

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

  • Enthusiastic about hiking and exploring nature, enjoying the physical and mental benefits of outdoor activities.
  • Regularly participate in cycling with friends, promoting fitness and teamwork.
  • Passionate about traveling and visiting new places to broaden cultural perspectives.
  • Actively engage in various sports to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve team collaboration.

Timeline

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ENGINEER IN TEST

Infoya
12.2022 - Current

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

GoLabs
12.2021 - 12.2022

FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Conelectricas R.L
09.2019 - 12.2021

Master's Degree - Software Development And Operations (DevOps)

UNIR Mexico

Bachelor's - Software Engineer

UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA NACIONAL

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