Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer (Kafka & API Automation)

Role Summary:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust test automation scripts that ensure high-quality software delivery. With hands-on experience in tools like Selenium, Postman, and automation on Kafka-based Event-Driven Architectures (EDA), the candidate will work closely with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless deployments and reliable test reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Script Development & Maintenance:

Develop and maintain test automation scripts based on designed test scripts and business scenarios.

Ensure scalability, reusability, and efficiency of automation code for long-term use.

CI/CD Integration:

Integrate test automation scripts into CI/CD and deployment pipelines.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless automation integration across environments.

Test Reporting & Analysis:

Generate, maintain, and analyze test automation reports.

Communicate test results clearly and concisely to stakeholders, identifying and escalating critical issues.

Tool Expertise:

• Utilize tools like Selenium for web UI automation and Postman for API validation.
• Create robust, reusable test scripts covering functional and regression testing areas.
• Kafka & EDA Automation:
• Design and execute test automation for Kafka-based Event-Driven Architectures.
• Validate message flows, event publishing/subscription, and consumer behaviour.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, preferably including API and Kafka-based systems.
• Proven expertise with Selenium and Postman.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming/scripting skills (Java, Python, or JavaScript preferred).
• Deep understanding of test automation frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with Kafka (consumer/producer testing, EDA concepts).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance testing tools or frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or testing frameworks like TestNG/JUnit.
• Prior experience in eCommerce, logistics, or product-based environments is a plus