Senior 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 behavior. 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.