Alexander Ross

Senior QA Engineer specialising in complex enterprise systems, with deep expertise in Java/Selenium test automation, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery. Currently building and operating RepCinema.com - a subscription service using Selenium and Playwright automation to aggregate cinema listings and serve paying customers. This demonstrates my commitment to staying current with modern automation tools and solving real-world problems with code. My expertise spans: - Designing and scaling test automation frameworks (Java/Selenium primary expertise) - Strategic test planning and risk-based testing in Agile/Scrum environments - CI/CD pipeline integration and DevOps collaboration - Balancing automated coverage with targeted exploratory testing - Mentoring teams and raising QA maturity across the SDLC Transitioned to contract/B2B work to provide clients with senior capability whilst remaining flexible and outside IR35. This model works well for transformation projects, quality uplifts, and embedding best practices in Agile development teams. Career spent primarily in telecommunications, with expertise in complex, mission-critical systems, high-availability platforms, and rigorous testing standards. These skills transfer well to any domain requiring robust quality assurance - particularly fintech, healthcare, and enterprise sectors. Available for contract or long-term engagements, remote across EU/UK.