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 and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Proficiency in API Testing with REST APIs and microservices.
  • Strong test automation skills with Java, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Karate Framework, and REST Assured.
  • Experience with various databases including Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, and DB2.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git.
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience in logging and monitoring with Splunk.
  • Proficient in test documentation and using Jira and Confluence for collaboration.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions with multiple location options (Dallas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh).
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in API and Kafka testing.
  • Professional development opportunities to improve skills in automation and CI/CD.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on quality and performance.
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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