Open To Work
Zinar Mutlu
Brussels
Summary
Junior Quality Assurance Engineer with hands-on freelance experience in manual testing, API testing, and bug tracking. Strong background in collaborating with developers to enhance software quality in Agile workflows, with technical proficiency in Jira, Postman, Python, and SQL.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software QA Engineer
Imbue Network
Remote
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Executed manual test cases to validate software functionality, ensuring alignment with requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Reported bugs in Jira with clear reproduction steps, expected results, actual results, severity context, and supporting details.
- Assisted with writing test cases and test plans for functional testing, regression testing, and release validation activities.
- Conducted API testing using Postman by checking request parameters, response status codes, response body content, and basic error scenarios.
- Documented test results and QA notes, facilitating defect tracking and enhancing communication within the team.
- Collaborated with developers to reproduce defects, clarify issues, verify fixes, and follow testing priorities in Agile/Scrum workflows.
Independent Developer
Freelance / Self-Employed
Remote
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed Python application integrated with Telegram for automation and workflow management, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Utilized SQL, PostgreSQL, Git, and GitHub for data handling, validation, version control, and project organization, ensuring data integrity and collaboration.
System Engineer Intern
BITES
Ankara
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Contributed to R&D activities, conducted requirements analysis, and created technical documentation and project presentations for defense and aerospace engineering projects.
Erasmus Research Intern / Assistant Researcher
The University of Manchester
Manchester
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with Autonomous Systems group on robotic simulations using ROS, facilitating testing and evaluation of robotic system behavior.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software.
- Collaborated with faculty on experimental design and methodology.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Adana Alparslan Turkes Science And Technology University
Turkiye09-2019
Skills
- Manual testing and test case execution
- Functional and API testing
- Bug tracking and defect reporting
- Regression and release validation
- Requirements review and QA documentation
- Jira and Postman proficiency
- Git and GitHub expertise
- Robot Operating System (ROS) knowledge
- Python, C, and C programming
- SQL and PostgreSQL management
- MATLAB for data analysis
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- SDLC fundamentals understanding
- Technical documentation skills
- Team collaboration and task management
Availability
Open to part-time, junior, entry-level, and remote-friendly QA opportunities in Germany, Belgium, and international teams.
Target Roles
- Entry-Level QA Engineer
- Junior QA Engineer
- Manual QA Tester
- Software Tester
- QA Analyst
Selected Projects
- Python Automation & Telegram Integration
- Pixel Art Generator
- OS Vulnerability Study
- Measurement and Data-Driven Modeling
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Native
Native
Kurdish
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Dutch
Beginner
A1
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
€45000/yr - €200000/yrTimeline
Independent Developer
Freelance / Self-Employed
09.2022 - 04.2024
Software QA Engineer
Imbue Network
03.2021 - 05.2024
System Engineer Intern
BITES
01.2019 - 06.2019
Erasmus Research Intern / Assistant Researcher
The University of Manchester
07.2018 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Adana Alparslan Turkes Science And Technology University