We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Engineer in QA to spearhead our API automation efforts. This role is critical in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our microservices-based platform built with Spring Boot and deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API automation using RestAssured/Karate and BDD frameworks and a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies.
- Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive API automation strategy aligned with the overall quality goals of the organization.
- Identify and implement innovative testing approaches and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA processes.
- API Automation Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable API automation frameworks using RestAssured and BDD principles.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable automation scripts to validate API functionality, performance, and security.
- Implement data-driven testing strategies to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Integrate automation scripts into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure testability.
- Participate in design and architecture reviews to provide feedback on testability and identify potential quality risks.
- Communicate test results and quality metrics to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Work with extended integration partner teams to define and execute exploratory and automated API tests
- Quality Assurance and Best Practices:
- Establish and enforce QA guidelines, best practices, and standards across the team.
- Actively review code to ensure software quality and functional accuracy.
- Ensure all code adheres to secure coding practices and meets minimum code coverage requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in API automation and cloud-native testing.
- Promote a culture of quality ownership and accountability within the team.
- Operational Support:
- Handle operational issues with minimal oversight, troubleshooting and resolving problems quickly and effectively.
- Build reusable frameworks and integrate SaaS frameworks to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Experience:8-12 years of experience in software development and quality assurance, with a strong focus on API automation.
- Technical Expertise:
- API Automation:
- Extensive experience with RestAssured for API testing.
- Proficiency in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber/Gherkin.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Hoppscotch, Postman, Swagger, or ReadyAPI.
- Knowledge of API security testing principles and tools (e.g., OWASP).
- Java and Spring Boot:
- Strong proficiency in Java and related open-source technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud frameworks for building microservices.
- Experience with dependency injection, RESTful APIs, and other core Spring concepts.
- Cloud Technologies:
- Solid understanding of cloud-native technologies and architectures.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions).
- Testing Frameworks and Tools:
- Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and TestNG.
- Proficiency in using IDEs such as Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Databases:
- Basic knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL datastores (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with data quality testing and working with large datasets.
- Version Control and Collaboration:
- Proficiency in using version control systems like Git.
- Experience with collaborative tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab.
- Other Technologies (Nice to Have):
- Knowledge of contract testing using Pact or similar frameworks.
- Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
- Agile Development:
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Experience working in Agile teams and participating in sprint ceremonies.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Keen to learn the design and architecture of the product and participate in ceremonies that can influence both.
