Joel Francis
About Joel Francis
Joel Francis is a Senior Software Development Engineer Test currently working at Travelport in Dublin, Ireland. He has extensive experience in software testing, having held various roles in multiple companies, including Abbott, Tyfone, and Cognizant, and possesses strong skills in automation testing and Agile methodologies.
Work at Travelport
Currently, Joel Francis serves as a Senior Software Development Engineer Test at Travelport, a role he has held since 2021. Based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, he applies his extensive knowledge of testing methodologies and tools to enhance software quality. His responsibilities include implementing automated testing strategies and ensuring the reliability of software products. Joel's expertise in Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Agile methodologies contributes to effective project management and delivery within the organization.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Travelport, Joel held several key positions in various companies. He worked at Abbott as a Senior Automation Engineer for 8 months in 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Smartbox Group as a Software Development Engineer In Test from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include Principal Engineer at OpenText for 10 months in 2017-2018, Senior Associate at Cognizant for 10 months in 2016-2017, and Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Indecomm Global Services from 2012 to 2016. Joel began his career as a Software Engineer at Tyfone, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Joel Francis earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Timmaiah Institute of Technology, K G F, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software development and testing. Joel possesses expertise in various testing tools and methodologies, including TestNG, JIRA, and Maven. He has a strong focus on automation testing, particularly with Selenium WebDriver, and has a comprehensive understanding of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Skills and Methodologies
Joel is skilled in both manual and automation testing, with a strong emphasis on enhancing testing efficiency through the use of various tools. He has extensive experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum, which allows him to contribute effectively to project management and delivery. His proficiency in Behavior Driven Development (BDD) enables him to apply testing strategies in diverse scenarios. Joel has worked across multiple domains, including Financial, POS, Analytics, and Retail, showcasing his versatility in testing different types of applications.