Ayaz Shahid
Senior Software Developer in Test
SDET Leader & Full-Stack Developer
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer in Test with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and managing enterprise test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and quality assurance strategies. Proven success in agile environments delivering scalable test automation for web, mobile, and cloud platforms.
About Me
A unique blend of quality engineering leadership and full-stack development expertise
My journey in software engineering started as a QA Engineer, where I discovered my passion for automation and quality. Over the past decade, I've evolved from writing test scripts to leading SDET teams and defining test automation strategies for companies like Emirates, BMW, and Testifi.
What sets me apart is my parallel journey into full-stack development. I didn't just stay on the testing side—I crossed over to build complete applications, from serverless backends with AWS to modern frontends with Next.js and React. This dual expertise allows me to understand quality from both perspectives: as a developer writing code and as a QA engineer ensuring it works flawlessly.
Today, I bring this comprehensive skill set to the table, whether I'm architecting test automation frameworks for enterprise clients or building production-ready web applications. I believe the best software comes from understanding both sides of the equation.
10+ Years Experience
Leading test automation and quality assurance for enterprise clients
Team Leadership
Managing SDET teams and defining test automation strategies
Full-Stack Development
Building modern web applications with Next.js, React, and AWS
Quality-First Approach
Combining development expertise with quality engineering mindset
Currently Available For
Professional Experience
A decade of delivering quality solutions for global enterprises
Senior SDET
Testifi GMBH
Leading SDET team and defining test automation strategy for enterprise clients
Key Achievements:
- •Managed cross-functional SDET team
- •Defined company-wide test automation standards
- •Delivered quality dashboards for C-level stakeholders
Software Development Engineer in Test
Testifi GMBH
Java development and automation testing for Testifi's enterprise test automation product
Key Achievements:
- •Built multi-platform automation framework
- •Implemented ELK stack for test analytics
- •Architected AWS-based CI/CD pipeline
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Testifi GMBH (Emirates Project)
iOS & Android app automation for Emirates airline applications
Key Achievements:
- •Automated testing for Emirates' flagship mobile apps
- •Implemented microservices testing strategy
- •Delivered hybrid app test framework
Senior QA/Test Automation Engineer
Kualitatem
QA Consultant providing automation solutions to multiple clients
Key Achievements:
- •Delivered automation solutions to 5+ enterprise clients
- •Built CI/CD pipelines from scratch
- •Led automation team coordination
Software QA Engineer
CureMD
Practice Management & Medical Billing Provider - QA and Automation
Key Achievements:
- •Built automation framework from ground up
- •Reduced regression testing time by 60%
- •Established testing best practices
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit spanning quality engineering, full-stack development, and cloud infrastructure
Testing & Quality Assurance
Full-Stack Development
Cloud & DevOps
Mobile Testing
Leadership & Strategy
Projects & Portfolio
From enterprise test automation to full-stack applications
The Strike System
liveComprehensive video library PWA with passwordless authentication and Shopify integration
Key Features:
- •Passwordless OTP authentication via AWS Cognito
- •HTTP-only cookie-based session management
- •Customer verification through Shopify integration
- •Optimized Lambda cold start performance
- +3 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Built from scratch with modern serverless architecture
- ✓Solved complex authentication challenges across domains
- ✓Implemented production-grade security with HTTP-only cookies
- ✓Optimized Lambda performance reducing cold starts by 40%
Technologies:
Hamiya Kutz - Family Tree Application
liveInteractive family tree application built with Angular and deployed on Cloudflare
Key Features:
- •Interactive family tree visualization
- •Add and manage family members
- •Relationship mapping and hierarchy
- •Responsive design for mobile and desktop
- +1 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Clean, user-friendly interface
- ✓Deployed on Cloudflare's edge network for global performance
- ✓Used by extended family members actively
Technologies:
St. Ottilien Cricket Website
liveCommunity cricket club website showcasing team information, fixtures, and news
Key Features:
- •Team roster and player profiles
- •Match fixtures and results
- •News and updates section
- •Photo gallery
- +1 more features
Technologies:
Dutch Library Management System
completedComprehensive library management system with user authentication (Upwork project)
Key Features:
- •OTP-based passwordless authentication
- •Book catalog with search and filters
- •Borrowing and return management
- •User role management (Admin, Librarian, Member)
- +2 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Delivered on-time and within budget ($2,000 USD)
- ✓Client satisfaction: 5/5 stars
- ✓Implemented robust authentication system from Strike System experience
Technologies:
BMW Test Automation Delivery
completedDelivery Manager for test automation services using proprietary in-house tools and platforms
Key Features:
- •Enterprise test automation framework deployment
- •Cross-team coordination and delivery
- •Quality metrics and KPI tracking
- •Stakeholder management and reporting
- +1 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Managed delivery for Fortune 500 automotive client
- ✓Coordinated multiple SDET teams across locations
- ✓Delivered comprehensive quality dashboards
- ✓Ensured on-time delivery of all milestones
Technologies:
Emirates Mobile App Test Automation
completediOS and Android automation for Emirates airline flagship applications
Key Features:
- •Hybrid app automation (iOS & Android)
- •Native Android app automation
- •Payment gateway microservices testing
- •API mocking with Wiremock
- +1 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Automated testing for Emirates' flagship apps used by millions
- ✓Achieved 80%+ automated test coverage
- ✓Reduced regression testing time by 70%
- ✓Implemented robust microservices testing strategy
Technologies:
Testifi Test Automation Product
completedEnterprise test automation product development with multi-platform support
Key Features:
- •Multi-platform test automation (Web, Mobile, Desktop)
- •ELK-based analytics dashboard
- •AWS infrastructure for scalability
- •Customer deployment automation
- +1 more features
Highlights:
- ✓Core contributor to enterprise test automation product
- ✓Built ELK dashboard used by 50+ clients
- ✓Architected AWS-based deployment strategy
- ✓Supported both in-house and customer-side deployments
Technologies:
Let's Work Together
Available for full-time positions, contract work, and consulting projects
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Currently Available For
- Full-time positions
- Contract work
- Consulting projects
- Remote & Hybrid roles
Based in Munich, Germany. Open to remote opportunities across Europe and globally.
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