Kafka API Automation Tester

Qode

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Kafka Testing & Event-Driven Architecture
  • Proficient in API Testing, specifically REST APIs & Microservices
  • Expertise in Test Automation using Java, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Karate Framework, and REST Assured
  • Experience with Backend & Database Testing across platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, and DB2
  • Familiar with CI/CD & DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git
  • Experience using API tools like Postman, Swagger, and SoapUI
  • Solid understanding of performance testing concepts and accessibility testing

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated test frameworks for various platforms including Angular UI and RESTful microservices
  • Create end-to-end, integration, functional, regression, and performance test suites
  • Automate validation processes for Kafka producers/consumers and asynchronous workflows
  • Perform database testing including schema validation and data integrity in MongoDB
  • Collaborate with developers to enhance code testability and quality
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
  • Conduct root cause analysis for defects and production issues

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality
  • Flexible working arrangements across several locations
  • Access to state-of-the-art tools and technology
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Role : Kafka API Automation Tester

Location Dallas TX, Cleveland OH, Pittsburgh PA

Skillset:

  • Kafka Testing & Event-Driven Architecture


  • API Testing - REST APIs & Microservices


  • Test Automation using Java, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Karate Framework, REST Assured


  • Backend & Database Testing - Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DB2


  • CI/CD & DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Maven, Git/GitHub/GitLab


  • API Tools - Postman, Swagger, SoapUI


  • Logging & Monitoring - Splunk


  • JSON/XML Payload Validation


  • Strong expertise in Angular UI and microservices, including Kafka, API testing and DB. Experience with Selenium-based test automation, Kafka messaging test automation, Cucumber/Karate


  • Hands-on experience with accessibility testing


  • Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive test documentation


  • Proficient in using Jira and Confluence for defect tracking and collaboration


  • Solid understanding of performance testing concepts


  • Strong ability to thoroughly analyse, understand business and technical requirements


Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for:


o Angular UI components and workflows

o RESTful microservices

o Event-driven systems using Kafka

o MongoDB data validation and integrity testing

  • Develop end-to-end (E2E), integration, Functional, Regression, and Performance test suites


  • Create automated validation for Kafka producers/consumers and asynchronous workflows


  • Validate microservice contracts and API interactions, JSON/XML Payload


  • Perform database testing including schema validation, data integrity, and performance checks in MongoDB


  • Collaborate with developers in code reviews to promote testability and quality


  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines


  • Perform root cause analysis for defects and production issues


  • Develop and maintain test documentation and quality metrics dashboards


  • Create detailed, reproducible defect tickets including logs, screenshots, Kafka message payloads, and MongoDB query results


  • Link test cases and automation coverage to JIRA stories and acceptance criteria


  • Perform structured manual testing for new features, edge cases, and complex workflows not yet automated


  • Identify automation opportunities from manual test execution and convert them into automated test coverage

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