QA Automation Engineer / SDET - Kafka

Hybrid in Scottsdale, AZ, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 16 hours ago
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Skills

  • Groovy
  • Java
  • Kafka
  • Cucumber
  • Rest Assured

Summary

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer / SDET

Duration: 18+Months long term

Location: Scottsdale AZ

3+ Days Hybrid

Java, REST API, RestAssured, Kafka, Groovy, Cucumber - role is QA Automation engineer SDET

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong expertise in Java-based automation frameworks, API testing, and event-driven architecture validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with REST API testing using RestAssured, BDD frameworks like Cucumber, and asynchronous testing using Kafka. This role involves designing scalable test frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java
  • Automate REST API testing using RestAssured
  • Develop BDD test scenarios using Cucumber (Gherkin)
  • Validate event-driven systems by testing Kafka producers and consumers
  • Perform end-to-end testing across microservices architecture
  • Implement reusable utilities for authentication, request/response handling, and test data management
  • Use Groovy for scripting and enhancing test validations (e.g., JSON parsing, Jenkins pipelines)
  • Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools like Jenkins for continuous testing
  • Execute tests in parallel and ensure scalability and performance of automation suites
  • Analyze test results, debug failures, and provide detailed reports
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality at every stage

Required Skills:

  • Strong programming skills in Java
  • Hands-on experience in REST API testing
  • Expertise in RestAssured framework
  • Experience with Cucumber (BDD framework)
  • Solid understanding of Kafka and event-driven architecture testing
  • Experience with Groovy scripting
  • Knowledge of HTTP protocols, status codes, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT)
  • Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle
  • Familiarity with version control tools like Git
  • Strong debugging and analytical skills
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  • Dice Id: 91138303
  • Position Id: 8949599
  • Posted 16 hours ago
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