I'm
Joalin Pineda
About me
I am a QA Automation Engineer with over 4 years of experience in software quality, testing, and automation frameworks. Currently, I am transitioning into Python backend development with a focus on Django, FastAPI, and building scalable applications, while leveraging my QA background to write clean, testable, and reliable code.
What I do
My current work is focused on QA Automation, while I build projects in Python and backend development.
QA Automation
Design and execution of test strategies using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium.
Python Backend
Building REST APIs and backend services with Django & FastAPI.
CI/CD & Dev Tools
Integration of tests and deployments in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
💼 Work Experience
Divelement
QA Automation Engineer
January 2023 – Present
I work on ensuring the quality of web applications by designing, executing, and automating test strategies. My role involves collaborating with developers and product managers to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. I create and maintain automated test suites with tools like Cypress, and Playwright, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
- Implemented automated test suites with Playwright and Cypress.
- Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
- Collaborated closely with developers to ensure product reliability.
Platzi
QA associate - Learning team
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
I contribute to quality assurance by working closely with cross-functional teams, delivering a high-quality educational product used by over 3 million students across Latam.
- Provide continuous feedback to the team to iterate toward better outcomes.
- Identify, track, and resolve education-related bugs.
- Support the documentation of the knowledge base.
- Address technical questions from students on the platform.
- Test and validate new platform features.
🎖️ Achievements
- Designed a product quality evaluation rubric.
- Participated in a hackathon to integrate metrics into the team workflow.
- Developed a simple QA template that optimized processes, reduced error margins, and improved integration.
QA training - Product team
March - June 2022
I took part in the QA career development plan within the Product Team, focusing on:
- Fundamentals of software testing.
- Design of test plans and test cases.
- Detecting, reporting, and reproducing bugs.
🎓 Education
Platzi
Platzi is an online education platform where I continuously expand my knowledge in the most in-demand technologies and industry practices, while also developing soft skills and improving my English proficiency.
Selected Certifications
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Computer Engineering