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QA Engineer and Developer
Lahore, Pakistan
Toptal member since July 21, 2026
Bio
Gohar is a senior software quality assurance engineer with 6+ years of experience in manual testing across web, mobile, and API domains. She has worked across multiple domains and business processes, helping clients deliver reliable, user-friendly software through functional, regression, exploratory, and API testing, with hands-on automation experience using Selenium.
Portfolio
Motive
Manual Testing, Automation Testing, LambdaTest, Firebase, Postman, Java...
Arbisoft
API Testing, Postman, Database Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing...
7Vals
Manual Testing, Mobile App Testing, Python, Selenium, Apache JMeter...
Experience
- Manual Testing - 6 years
- UI Testing - 6 years
- Jira - 6 years
- Regression Testing - 6 years
- Postman - 6 years
- Mobile App Testing - 6 years
- TestRail - 6 years
- Functional Testing - 6 years
Preferred Environment
GitLab, Asana, Jira, Trello, Jenkins, TestRail, Postman, LambdaTest, Apache JMeter
The most amazing...
...achievement has been excelling at validating complex compliance workflows, earning recognition from senior legal counsel for accurate, thorough test evidence.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer in QA
2024 - PRESENT
Motive
- Served as a manual and automation QA at Motive, ensuring compliance and quality in driver log systems for the Motive fleet management system. Executed smoke, regression, UI, and cross-browser test cases on mobile and web apps.
- Created and maintained comprehensive test cases in TestRail based on business requirements, and reviewed peers' test cases to ensure accuracy, consistency, and complete test coverage.
- Conducted comprehensive hardware testing of Motive ELD devices using PCAN, test benches, simulators, and live vehicle runs to validate hardware-software integration and improve testing efficiency.
- Leveraged AI tools, including Claude, Gemini, and Glean, to accelerate the creation of test plans, test cases, API test scenarios, and pull request reviews, improving efficiency and reducing repetitive manual effort.
- Reviewed and analyzed feature test-driven development, product requirements documents, and Figma designs, and suggested feedback.
- Performed mobile testing across multiple devices using LambdaTest and Firebase. Conducted AI testing for AI chatbots and facial detection features.
- Investigated and resolved P0 customer support issues by reproducing defects, performing root cause analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and validating fixes, reducing resolution time by 40%.
- Investigated issues using Instabug, Rollbar, TrackJS, and ELD messages. Created detailed and reproducible bug reports and tracked bugs on Jira, including severity, priority, supporting evidence, and clear reproduction steps.
- Performed API testing using Postman by creating and executing API requests, validating responses, verifying error handling, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Developed and maintained automated API tests using Java, validating endpoint functionality, request and response payloads, business logic, and regression scenarios.
Technologies: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, LambdaTest, Firebase, Postman, Java, Instabug, Rollbar, Claude, Claude Code, Gemini, Glean, API Testing, Hardware Testing, Integration Testing, Mobile App Testing, Web App Testing, Agile, Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Partitioning (EP), Root-cause Analysis (RCA), Bug Analysis & Reporting, Test rails, Sprint Retrospectives, Documentation, Quality Assurance (QA), Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Requirements Analysis, Test Data Preparation, UI/UX Testing, System Testing, Exploratory Testing, Simulators, Confluence, Jira, Selenium, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), UI Testing, Regression Testing, Manual QA, Manual Software Testing, Sanity Testing, Software Testing, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Security Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Chrome DevTools, Test Scenarios, Test Planning, Bug Reports, QA Testing, Newman, Decision Table Testing, Testing, Smoke Testing, Test Cases, TestRail, Test Case Creation, Test Case Execution, Negative Testing, Test Case Development, QA Automation, Web Service Testing, Testing Services, Quality Control (QC), Device Testing, Automated Testing, Test Design, Localization Testing, Usability Testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Chatbots
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
2022 - 2024
Arbisoft
- Led a QA team of four members, mentored them, assigned tasks, resolved technical blockers, provided guidance, and assisted with effort estimation and sprint planning. Suggested valuable input to improve team processes.
- Conducted integration, functional, API, regression, negative, cross-browser, and UI testing across multiple web and mobile applications.
- Worked across different domains like insurance recommendation system (Insurify), ERP, and learning management system (Toastmasters), and diverse QA processes.
- Performed API testing using Postman by validating request and response payloads, status codes, authentication, and business logic against functional requirements.
- Managed test suite, bug reporting, and ticket management utilizing Asana, Gitlab, and Jira.
- Supported multiple clients by investigating reported issues, reproducing defects, and collaborating with development teams to deliver timely resolutions. Monitored logs using Splunk and paper trails for root cause analysis.
- Executed automated test pipelines, analyzed test results in Allure report, reported failures, and collaborated with the automation team to investigate and resolve issues in regression testing.
- Documented product features and release notes and created concise demo videos to support knowledge sharing, onboarding, and stakeholder communication.
- Conducted database testing by executing SQL queries, validating data across multiple tables, and ensuring schema integrity and data consistency.
- Performed A/B testing to validate feature variations, ensuring correct functionality, user experience, and consistent behavior across different user segments.
Technologies: API Testing, Postman, Database Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Negative Testing, UI Testing, Asana, Smoke Testing, Documentation, Apache JMeter, GitLab, Jira, Mobile App Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Chrome DevTools, Equivalence Partitioning (EP), Trello, Splunk, Sanity Testing, Accessibility, Test Planning, Bug Analysis & Reporting, Root-cause Analysis (RCA), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test rails, Decision Table Testing, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Manual QA, Manual Testing, Automation Testing, LambdaTest, Firebase, Python, Selenium, Confluence, Jenkins, Software Testing, Bug Reports, Web App Testing, Exploratory Testing, Requirements Analysis, Test Scenarios, Test Scenario Creation, QA Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Test Data Preparation, UI/UX Testing, System Testing, Manual Software Testing, Testing, A/B Testing, TestRail, Test Cases, Test Case Creation, Test Case Development, Test Case Execution, Testing Services, Web Service Testing, Team Management, E2E Testing, QA Automation, Quality Control (QC), Device Testing, Automated Testing, Test Design, Usability Testing
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
2020 - 2022
7Vals
- Performed manual testing of EZO, EZR, and AssetSonar web applications, whose clients were a part of Fortune 500 companies.
- Tested mobile apps on different platforms such as Android and IOS.
- Spearheaded a team of three QA engineers, coordinating testing activities, assigning tasks, reviewing test deliverables, and ensuring timely, high-quality releases.
- Took part in design and demo sessions of new apps and features, and suggested improvements.
- Wrote test plans and cases and executed them on TestLink.
- Executed functional, regression, sanity, and UI testing for web applications, identifying defects and ensuring high-quality releases.
- Wrote bug reports using Redmine and documented features worked on.
- Followed the Scrum methodology and actively participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Wrote automation scripts using Python and Selenium.
- Conducted technical interviews for QA candidates, evaluating their testing knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
Technologies: Manual Testing, Mobile App Testing, Python, Selenium, Apache JMeter, API Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Sanity Testing, Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Chrome DevTools, Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning (EP), Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Test Scenario Creation, Test Planning, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Java, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Automation Testing, Postman, UI Testing, Regression Testing, Negative Testing, Integration Testing, Trello, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, TestNG, TestRail, Software Testing, Manual Software Testing, Manual QA, Agile, Web App Testing, Exploratory Testing, Bug Analysis & Reporting, Root-cause Analysis (RCA), Sprint Retrospectives, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), QA Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Test Data Preparation, UI/UX Testing, System Testing, Decision Table Testing, Bug Reports, Test Scenarios, Testing, LambdaTest, Test Cases, E2E Testing, Test Case Creation, Test Case Execution, Test Case Development, QA Automation, Team Management, Quality Control (QC), Device Testing, Automated Testing, Test Design, Load Testing, Performance Testing, Usability Testing
Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer
2020 - 2020
Caremerge/Careaxiom
- Performed manual testing of healthcare SaaS applications, ensuring quality through functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Created and maintained comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test suites in TestRail based on business requirements.
- Wrote detailed bug reports in Jira with clear reproduction steps, expected and actual results, supporting evidence, and severity assessment.
- Participated in requirement analysis meetings, providing feedback and identifying gaps to improve clarity, testability, and overall product quality.
Technologies: Manual Testing, Jira, Agile, UI Testing, Functional Testing, Negative Testing, Exploratory Testing, Sanity Testing, Smoke Testing, Testing, Manual QA, QA Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, Confluence, Mobile App Testing, UI/UX Testing, Manual Software Testing, Test Scenarios, Bug Reports, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Bug Analysis & Reporting, Decision Table Testing, TestRail, Test Planning, Software Testing, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Integration Testing, System Testing, Postman, Web App Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Web Service Testing, Testing Services, E2E Testing, Test Cases, Test Case Creation, Test Case Execution, Test Case Development, Quality Control (QC), Device Testing, Test Design, Usability Testing
Experience
Open Cart QA Project
https://github.com/Goharzz/Open_Cart_QA-Project/tree/mainI performed manual testing of the opencart.com/index.php website for registration, login, and the account page. I created a comprehensive test plan, test cases, and test suite, and executed them. I also created an execution report, bug report, and test summary.
RESTful Booker API Testing
https://github.com/Goharzz/RESTful-Booker-API-TestingThis project demonstrates end-to-end API testing of the RESTful Booker application using Postman. The test suite covers the core booking workflow, including authentication, booking creation, and booking retrieval, with both positive and negative test scenarios.
The collection includes automated assertions, environment variables, request chaining (token and booking ID), response validation, and support for execution via the Postman Collection Runner and Newman for automated reporting.
The collection includes automated assertions, environment variables, request chaining (token and booking ID), response validation, and support for execution via the Postman Collection Runner and Newman for automated reporting.
Exploratory Testing | Health Care Website
https://github.com/Goharzz/ExploratoryTestingI performed exploratory testing on a healthcare web application, identifying and documenting functional and UI defects through detailed bug reports with reproduction steps, expected vs. actual results, and severity.
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) - Lahore, Pakistan
Certifications
FEBRUARY 2022 - PRESENT
The Complete Agile Scrum Fundamentals Course + Certification
Udemy
SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Selenium Webdriver With Python
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Rollbar, Newman
Tools
Postman, TestRail, Asana, Jira, GitLab, Claude, Confluence, Instabug, Splunk, Apache JMeter, Trello, Jenkins, Claude Code
Paradigms
Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Negative Testing, Sanity Testing, Software Testing, Agile, Requirements Analysis, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Testing, E2E Testing, Usability Testing, Automated Testing, Load Testing, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Human-computer Interaction (HCI)
Languages
Java, Python
Frameworks
Selenium, TestNG
Platforms
LambdaTest, Firebase
Storage
Database Testing
Other
UI Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, Mobile App Testing, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Documentation, Web App Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Exploratory Testing, Equivalence Partitioning (EP), Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Test Scenario Creation, Test Planning, Bug Analysis & Reporting, Test rails, Quality Assurance (QA), Test Data Preparation, UI/UX Testing, System Testing, Decision Table Testing, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Manual QA, Bug Reports, Manual Software Testing, Test Scenarios, QA Testing, Test Cases, Test Case Creation, Test Case Execution, Test Case Development, Testing Services, Web Service Testing, Partitioning Equivalence, Boundary Testing, Test Data, Quality Control (QC), Device Testing, Test Design, Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), API Testing, Gemini, Glean, Hardware Testing, Root-cause Analysis (RCA), Sprint Retrospectives, Simulators, QA Automation, Localization Testing, AI Chatbots, Automation Testing, Computer Networking, Security Testing, Chrome DevTools, Accessibility, Team Management, A/B Testing
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