Neo

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Junior Full-Stack Developer

Johannesburg, South Africa

I am a Junior Full-Stack Developer currently working as an Automation QA Tester, with a strong interest in software quality, test automation and technology. I have a Matric Certificate and a Web Development Certificate from SheCodes, with hands-on experience in Java, Selenium WebDriver, SQL, Postman, GitHub, Jira and QMetry. I enjoy understanding how applications work, investigating issues and exploring ways to make testing more effective. I am analytical, detail-oriented and curious, and I value collaboration, continuous learning and adapting to new technologies. I am particularly interested in growing my automation skills while contributing to reliable, high-quality software.

CORE SKILLS

SeleniumJavaAngularSpring BootSQLGit & GitHubAWSREST APIsJavaScriptHTMLCSSTypeScriptFigma

Software testing and automation with a foundation in full-stack development. Experienced with Java, Selenium WebDriver, SQL, Postman, QMetry, Jira and Git/GitHub, with growing experience in Playwright. Technical foundation also includes Angular, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS, with exposure to AWS and REST APIs. Brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigating test failures, validating application behaviour and improving test coverage.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Automation QA Tester, Software Development

Absa

Works as part of an Automation QA team, analysing requirements, identifying test scenarios, creating and maintaining automated test scripts, and executing functional and regression testing. Uses Java and Selenium WebDriver for automation, with GitHub for version control, Jira for task and defect tracking, QMetry for test management, Postman for API testing and SQL for database validation. Investigates automation failures and collaborates with team members through troubleshooting, code reviews and knowledge sharing. Currently expanding automation skills through learning Playwright.

FlexSure

Project

An application designed to help users find affordable, personalised gadget insurance by comparing tailored coverage options and managing active policies in one platform.

ENDORSEMENT

Neo has strong communication and presentation skills. She approaches problems with an open mind, proactively reports progress on assigned tasks, and addresses challenges head-on. Neo presents herself professionally, listens attentively, is vocal about her ideas, and works well within a team.

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