Chris Belkas
About Chris Belkas
Chris Belkas is a Senior Developer In Test at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in UI and service testing, utilizing various tools and technologies to ensure application quality and performance.
Work at FINRA
Chris Belkas has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2018. In the role of Senior Developer In Test, he has contributed to various testing initiatives, focusing on the development and execution of automated tests. His responsibilities include writing UI tests for Angular applications and conducting end-to-end (E2E) tests using Java and Selenium/Cucumber. Belkas has also been promoted to a Test Lead/Manager role, where he developed a comprehensive Test Strategy and oversaw its implementation.
Technical Skills and Tools
Belkas has extensive experience in testing frameworks and tools. He has written UI tests using Protractor and ngApimock, and has conducted E2E tests with Java and Selenium/Cucumber. His expertise extends to testing service integration and Flyway scripts across multiple databases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and H2. He utilizes AWS tools such as Lambda, EC2, and SNS/SQS to enhance application deployment and testing processes.
Testing Methodologies
In his role, Chris Belkas has developed service and database tests using Java, JUnit, and REST Assured. His focus includes in-memory and smoke tests, ensuring that applications meet quality standards before deployment. His approach to testing emphasizes thoroughness and reliability, contributing to the overall success of the projects he works on.
Background and Experience
With over six years of experience in the testing domain, Chris Belkas has built a solid foundation in software development and testing practices. His work at FINRA reflects a commitment to quality assurance and effective testing strategies, which are essential in the financial regulatory environment.