QA Hackathon

QA Hackathon for All Tech Enthusiasts

Are you a QA engineer, developer, SRE, tester, data scientist, or simply passionate about creating robust software? This event is designed for you! Test your skills and redefine quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Participate in an Exciting Online Hackathon

Get hands-on experience with real-world APIs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and engage in thrilling bug hunting challenges. This is your opportunity to compete and find the toughest bugs!

API Testing, Bug Hunting & Quality Assurance

This hackathon is focused on refining your skills in software quality and reliability. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you’ll leave with enhanced abilities and a deeper understanding of QA best practices.

Master Software Quality & Reliability

Are you a QA engineer, developer, SRE, tester, data scientist, or simply passionate about creating robust software? This event is designed for you! Test your skills and redefine quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Participate in an Exciting Online Hackathon

Get hands-on experience with real-world APIs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and engage in thrilling bug hunting challenges. This is your opportunity to compete and find the toughest bugs!

API Testing, Bug Hunting & Quality Assurance

This hackathon is focused on refining your skills in software quality and reliability. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you’ll leave with enhanced abilities and a deeper understanding of QA best practices.

Master Software Quality & Reliability

Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)

Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)

Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 15:00 (UTC)

Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 16:00 (UTC)

Date: 09.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)

Date: 10.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)

Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)

Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)

Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 15:00 (UTC)

Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 16:00 (UTC)

Date: 09.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)

Date: 10.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)

• Participate solo or form teams of up to 3 members.

• Participants from all tech backgrounds are welcome: software engineers, data scientists, DevOps specialists, security experts, product managers, and more!

• Use any programming language, testing framework, or tool of your choice.

• Leverage your preferred tech stack to create the most effective testing solution.

• Submit your complete test suite and any supporting tools you've developed.

• Provide a detailed report of your findings, including all bugs discovered.

• Include documentation on your testing approach and methodology.

• Participants retain ownership of their solutions. Bug Hunters Challenge organizers reserve the right to showcase solutions for promotional purposes

• Adhere to ethical testing practices. No actual exploitation of vulnerabilities is allowed.

• Respect the provided API’s usage limits and terms of service.

• Participate solo or form teams of up to 3 members.

• Participants from all tech backgrounds are welcome: software engineers, data scientists, DevOps specialists, security experts, product managers, and more!

• Use any programming language, testing framework, or tool of your choice.

• Leverage your preferred tech stack to create the most effective testing solution.

• Submit your complete test suite and any supporting tools you've developed.

• Provide a detailed report of your findings, including all bugs discovered.

• Include documentation on your testing approach and methodology.

• Participants retain ownership of their solutions. Bug Hunters Challenge organizers reserve the right to showcase solutions for promotional purposes

• Adhere to ethical testing practices. No actual exploitation of vulnerabilities is allowed.

• Respect the provided API’s usage limits and terms of service.

Lead AQA, YouTube
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor

I am an experienced QA specialist with over 6 years in the field and involvement in more than 14 projects. I have trained over 1,000 students, helping them develop their skills and achieve success in their careers. My expertise includes testing, automation, API testing, and QA strategy development. I continuously improve and stay updated with industry trends to ensure my projects and teams achieve high-quality results. I am focused on precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions in quality assurance.

QA Engineer, Speaker
and Tutor

I am an experienced QA Engineer with a focus on functional and web application testing. I have expertise in tools like Azure DevOps Test Plan, TestRail, Jira, and databases such as MySQL and MS SQL. Additionally, I am proficient in Windows, Android, iOS, and tools like Postman, DevTools, GIT, and Jenkins.

I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.

ADP QA Certified Scrum Master™ & SAFe Agilist® 6SIGMA Lean Thinker
IEEE, BCS, RAPTORS,
ACM & PMI MEMBER

I am a Senior QA/QC Engineer with expertise in testing mobile and web applications, certified as a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist. I specialize in QA methodologies, test automation, and team management, driving process efficiency.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.

I am an experienced QA Engineer with a proven track record of building and implementing manual and automated testing from scratch. As a Senior QA Engineer at top companies like Yandex and Tinkoff, I’ve achieved high test coverage, reduced critical bugs in production, and optimized testing processes. I also specialize in creating and updating test documentation, reducing testing time, and implementing shift-left testing. Additionally, I’ve mentored Junior QA Engineers and contributed valuable insights to the QA community through articles and a company Telegram channel.

Senior QA Engineer 8+ years of experience

Build effective testing processes and ensure high product quality for leading companies, including Raiffeisen Bank. Proficient in a wide range of tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at MTS Digital.

I have strong hands-on experience with Source Code Management tools like Git and Subversion, and I’m proficient in developing Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines. I also have practical knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. My experience extends to automation tools like Jenkins and cloud services including AWS and custom cloud solutions. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, using tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible, and I work on projects within the IoT ecosystem.

Lead AQA, YouTube
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor

I am an experienced QA specialist with over 6 years in the field and involvement in more than 14 projects. I have trained over 1,000 students, helping them develop their skills and achieve success in their careers. My expertise includes testing, automation, API testing, and QA strategy development. I continuously improve and stay updated with industry trends to ensure my projects and teams achieve high-quality results. I am focused on precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions in quality assurance.

QA Engineer, Speaker
and Tutor

I am an experienced QA Engineer with a focus on functional and web application testing. I have expertise in tools like Azure DevOps Test Plan, TestRail, Jira, and databases such as MySQL and MS SQL. Additionally, I am proficient in Windows, Android, iOS, and tools like Postman, DevTools, GIT, and Jenkins, with automation skills in JavaScript, Cypress, and Cucumber.

I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.

ADP QA Certified Scrum Master™ & SAFe Agilist® 6SIGMA Lean Thinker IEEE, BSC, Raptor. dev, ACM, PMI

I am a Senior QA/QC Engineer with expertise in testing mobile and web applications, certified as a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist. I specialize in QA methodologies, test automation, and team management, driving process efficiency.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.

I am an experienced QA Engineer with a proven track record of building and implementing manual and automated testing from scratch. As a Senior QA Engineer at top companies like Yandex and Tinkoff, I’ve achieved high test coverage, reduced critical bugs in production, and optimized testing processes. I also specialize in creating and updating test documentation, reducing testing time, and implementing shift-left testing. Additionally, I’ve mentored Junior QA Engineers and contributed valuable insights to the QA community through articles and a company Telegram channel.

Senior QA Engineer 8+ years of experience

Build effective testing processes and ensure high product quality for leading companies, including Raiffeisen Bank. Proficient in a wide range of tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at MTS Digital. Expert in Cloud Solutions, IoT Security and Quality Assurance

I have strong hands-on experience with Source Code Management tools like Git and Subversion, and I’m proficient in developing Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines. I also have practical knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. My experience extends to automation tools like Jenkins and cloud services including AWS and custom cloud solutions. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, using tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible, and I work on projects within the IoT ecosystem.

• Sophistication and efficiency of test scripts
• Use of advanced testing techniques (e.g., data-driven testing, test parameterization)
• Implementation of logging, error handling, and other best practices
• Innovation in the testing approach

• Clarity and comprehensiveness of bug reports
• Quality of test documentation
• Use of reporting tools (e.g., Allure, custom dashboards)
• Presentation of results and findings

Reporting and Documentation

• Number of genuine bugs discovered (out of 25)
• Accuracy of bug identification (false positives will be penalized)
• Discovery of high-priority or complex bugs
• Comprehensive coverage across different API endpoints and functionalities

• Well-structured and maintainable code
• Use of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Scalability of the testing solution
• Potential for test suite reusability and expansion

Code Quality and Architecture

• Sophistication and efficiency of test scripts
• Use of advanced testing techniques (e.g., data-driven testing, test parameterization)
• Implementation of logging, error handling, and other best practices
• Innovation in the testing approach

• Clarity and comprehensiveness of bug reports
• Quality of test documentation
• Use of reporting tools (e.g., Allure, custom dashboards)
• Presentation of results and findings

Reporting and Documentation

• Number of genuine bugs discovered (out of 25)
• Accuracy of bug identification (false positives will be penalized)
• Discovery of high-priority or complex bugs
• Comprehensive coverage across different API endpoints and functionalities

• Well-structured and maintainable code
• Use of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Scalability of the testing solution
• Potential for test suite reusability and expansion

Code Quality and Architecture

• Your complete test suite
• Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
• Setup instructions for running your tests

• The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
• The repository should include:

Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.

GitHub Repository Submission:

• Your complete test suite
• Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
• Setup instructions for running your tests

• The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
• The repository should include:

Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.

GitHub Repository Submission:

Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck

Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck

• Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
• The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
• If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation

• Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
• The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
• If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation

• Your complete test suite
• Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
• Setup instructions for running your tests

• The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
• The repository should include:

Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.

GitHub Repository Submission:

Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck

• Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
• The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
• If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation