Thompho Evens Mulaudzi

Software Test Engineer| Test Analyst | Test Automation (Selenium, Cucumber, REST APIs) | ETL & Web/Mobile Testing | Elite 3E Cloud | ISQTB Certified (CTFL)

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

I am a Software Test Analyst and Automation Engineer with 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across web and enterprise systems. I specialize in building scalable automation frameworks and improving testing efficiency using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), and Rest Assured for API testing. • Strong experience in Manual & Automation Testing • API Testing (Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI) • CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, Git) • Cloud & Enterprise Systems (Azure, Elite 3E, Workday) In my current role, I focus on designing test strategies, executing end-to-end testing, and identifying critical defects before production release, helping improve system stability and reduce risk. I am passionate about continuous learning, automation, and delivering reliable, scalable software solutions.

Experience

  • Test Analyst at Webber Wentzel
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Deliver quality assurance solutions across manual activities for ERP, CRM, and Workday applications. • Analyse business and functional requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios ensuring complete project coverage. • Participate in requirement walkthroughs and stakeholder workshops to align testing activities with business objectives. • Design and execute detailed test cases for cloud-based applications hosted primarily within Smart Sheet • Conduct end-to-end testing to identify, document, and track defects before production deployment. • Manage the complete defect lifecycle, including reporting, retesting, and resolution tracking. • Collaborate with business and technical teams to improve testability, accessibility, and overall software quality. • Perform validation testing on enterprise legal systems including Elite 3E and related business applications. • Work within Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid SDLC environments across multiple testing streams.

  • Test Analyst at Dentons
    Mar 2025 - Oct 2025 · 8 mos

    • Supported QA activities for the Elite 3E implementation project, focusing on defect management and template validation. • Executed and maintained test cases across multiple project streams while documenting test results and defects. • Coordinated retesting activities with stakeholders after technical fixes and deployments. • Validated system-generated templates and investigated inconsistencies against expected outputs. • Assisted communication between business and technical teams to ensure accurate issue resolution and software quality delivery. • Contributed to overall project stability through structured testing and defect tracking processes.

  • Software Quality Engineer I at MFC, a division of Nedbank
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Designed and implemented scalable UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG. • Developed and maintained Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) test scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin. • Built reusable API automation scripts using Rest Assured integrated within the BDD framework. • Performed API verification and exploratory testing using Postman and SoapUI. • Conducted regression, exploratory, and functional testing to validate business-critical workflows. • Executed basic load and stress testing using JMeter to assess system performance under varying conditions. • Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and architects to resolve defects and improve testing coverage. • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery practices. • Assisted in improving automation reliability and reducing repetitive manual regression activities.

  • Software Quality Engineer at Inspired Testing
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Designed and implemented scalable UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG. • Developed and maintained Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) test scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin. • Built reusable API automation scripts using Rest Assured integrated within the BDD framework. • Performed API verification and exploratory testing using Postman and SoapUI. • Conducted regression, exploratory, and functional testing to validate business-critical workflows. • Executed basic load and stress testing using JMeter to assess system performance under varying conditions. • Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and architects to resolve defects and improve testing coverage. • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery practices. • Assisted in improving automation reliability and reducing repetitive manual regression activities.

  • Automation Engineer at STS Holdings
    Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 · 6 mos

    • Designed and executed automated regression test scripts using Selenium Grid, Cucumber, Maven, and Java. • Built and maintained automation frameworks supporting execution across multiple environments. • Created robust automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver API commands, Java, and TestNG annotations. • Identified, logged, and tracked software defects while working closely with developers on resolutions. • Produced daily and weekly testing reports outlining execution progress, risks, and defect status. • Analysed applications under test to identify testing focus areas and improve overall coverage.