RYAN MOODLEY
Software Development Engineer In Test
Durban
Summary
With 9 years of experience as an IT professional, I possess a solid foundation in the industry. My career commenced at the South African Revenue Services, where I refined my skills as an IT desktop and server engineer. Over the past 8 years, I have been a valuable asset to a prominent global online gambling company. Throughout my journey, I have acquired extensive knowledge and expertise in diverse IT areas, enabling me to excel in providing exceptional solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Development Engineer in Test
Derivco
Durban
12.2021 - Current
- Defined well-distributed functional and non-functional test scenarios to ensure software functionality and performance align with expectations, supporting comprehensive quality assurance processes.
- Developed and optimized automated test frameworks, including functional and non-functional tests at various levels: unit (T1), integration (T2), end-to-end (T3), and production post-deployment (T4). Ensured adequate test coverage by utilizing advanced tools and artifacts to deliver high-quality software.
- Resolved engineering productivity challenges by leveraging technical expertise to implement improved tooling, frameworks, and process enhancements.
- Identified and resolved quality gaps through exploratory testing and reviewing automated test results, ensuring both functionality and coverage were achieved effectively.
- Monitored and communicated automated test results, ensuring timely and efficient reporting to meet compliance and sign-off requirements.
- Facilitated code reviews and knowledge transfer sessions to enhance team expertise in test automation frameworks and best practices, driving improvements in software quality and development efficiency.
- Created, troubleshot, and optimized automated test scripts and supporting artifacts for seamless execution in CI/CD pipelines, minimizing cycle time and enabling efficient software release processes.
- Applied comprehensive testing processes, leveraging appropriate techniques and tools to ensure the quality of complete software products.
- Possess sound knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, along with a strong understanding of software engineering concepts to enhance testing effectiveness.
- Designed and maintained high-level test architecture, ensuring optimal support for test environments and processes.
- Delivered reliable and valuable test outputs, building trust and confidence in the quality and robustness of the test suite.
- Demonstrated a technical understanding of product infrastructure, lifecycle, and production environments, ensuring efficient and reliable software operations.
- Identified and resolved gaps in test coverage and quality for functional and non-functional tests, ensuring software meets expected behavior standards.
- Developed and implemented automated testing frameworks for non-functional, unit (T1), integration (T2), end-to-end (T3), and production post-deployment (T4) tests, maintaining continuous functionality across the software lifecycle.
- Performed manual exploratory testing and converted test scenarios into automated tests to address and prevent quality issues.
- Ensured the proper distribution of functional and non-functional tests within testing pyramids, optimizing test coverage and efficiency.
- Identified and addressed brittle automated tests, enhancing their reliability and adaptability to changing requirements.
- Tracked and maintained the performance and quality of software products across their lifecycle, including live incidents, by identifying and resolving software issues through automated testing.
- Conducted analysis and design of test scenarios to sustain the value and effectiveness of the automated test suite.
Software Quality Engineer - Titan HTML5 Game Framework
Derivco
12.2016 - Current
- Currently I am a Senior Tester in the HTML5 Game Framework team where I have developed skills on Web Based Mobile, API, Security and Load and Performance Testing
- Being a part of a crucial Product Team I have also been exposed to working with third party operators, Live Deployments and production setup
- I possess strong troubleshooting skills and an understanding of the Online Gaming Industry
- Test Lead for Core Framework updates to introduce new Regulated Market and Game features
- Executed manual and automated tests on mobile and desktop across IOS and Android devices
- Experience with Automation and Selenium integration
- Installation and setup of product and dependencies on Test Environments
- Process improvement by Scripting of automated tests to improve quality and efficiency during Top 60 Games rollout
- Creating and maintaining automated regression tests
- Implementing testing strategies to improve quality by making use of live endpoints and live configuration testing
- Solid understanding of Titan integration with Hosts (E.g., Quickfire, Pokerstars, Gamesys)
- Test Lead for Top 60 Games Deployment on the Titan Product
- Introduced and implemented the Pre-Live Testing process in the product team
- Facilitated training to multiple teams across the company on the Titan Product
- Speaker at the Games Global Conference
- Automated Postman API tests to expand support for manual tests
- Selected Derivco Hero for delivering the Malta Regulated Market rollout
- Reference: Latasha Ramdhani - Software Engineering Manager
- Cell: +27833617156
Field Service Engineer
Gijima
12.2012 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: (SARS)
- Responsible for multiple on-site Desktop/Server Support calls within an agreed SLA
- SARS Internal software installation and troubleshooting
- Project Lead for the first South African Cargo Scanner
- Mentor and train junior engineers
- Project Lead for ISO Audits
- (SARS)
Education
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Skills
Atlassian Confluence
JIRA
Azure Devops
Microsoft App Insights
JMetre Load & Performance Testing
OWASP Security Testing
Python and C# Test Automation
POST Man
Manual testing
Test execution
Test design techniques
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Derivco
12.2021 - Current
Software Quality Engineer - Titan HTML5 Game Framework
Derivco
12.2016 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Gijima
12.2012 - 11.2016
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