Sergey Kuznetsov

Background

About Sergey Kuznetsov

QA Lead / SDET with 10+ years in software testing and quality engineering, including 8+ years in automation, combined with strong full-stack development expertise.Progressed from hands-on QA and automation engineering to leading test strategy, quality architecture, and cross-functional delivery, with a deep understanding of modern software development lifecycles, integration processes, and scalable test infrastructure.Strong experience operating in Agile (Scrum) environments, driving sprint planning, prioritization, and quality ownership across releases. Skilled in defining testing scope, managing risks, and aligning QA efforts with business goals and delivery timelines.Experienced in building and leading end-to-end quality systems across UI, API, integration, and hardware-driven environments. Proven ability to structure and optimize automation strategies, test processes, and CI/CD integration, ensuring high reliability and fast feedback loops.Technical background includes Java /.NET Core, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and SQL, with hands-on experience in designing scalable backend systems and real-time applications.Actively leveraging AI/LLMs and prompt engineering to accelerate development, improve test coverage, optimize debugging, and enhance engineering productivity. Strong focus on intelligent automation and data-driven quality decisions.Strong advocate of clean architecture, SOLID, and CQRS, with practical experience applying these principles in real-world systems.Proficient in CI/CD and DevOps practices (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), including pipeline design, automated validation, and release quality control.Recognized for strong analytical thinking and ability to identify complex issues early, improving system stability, reducing defects, and increasing delivery predictability.Comfortable operating at SDET Lead / QA Lead / Technical Lead level, combining hands-on engineering with leadership, mentoring, process ownership, and system-level decision making.