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SoftClouds is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in API automation, AWS cloud validation, and database testing. The candidate will play a critical role in validating IoT-driven applications, ensuring data integrity across systems, and driving end-to-end quality ownership. This role requires deep hands-on experience in Karate API Automation Framework, AWS ecosystem, CI/CD integration, and strong analytical capabilities to independently derive meaningful test scenarios. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development teams and managers across multiple teams, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment. They should be highly technical, detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, and communicate effectively. Roles & Responsibilities: • Hands-on experience with Karate API automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS. • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams. • Design and implement API automation using Karate framework • Experience in both manual and automation testing. • Identify common functionality and create reusable scripts. • Manage end-to-end automation (API + UI where required) • Technical Skills: Karate API test automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS. Rest Assured, SQL, DynamoDB • Experience with XRay Test Management (plus). • Proficiency in Postman and/or Bruno for API tests Requirements Must Have Skills: • Strong hands-on experience in Karate API Automation Framework • Experience with AWS services • API Validation & Web Services Testing • Database Validation (SQL, DynamoDB, Redshift) • Experience with GitHub & GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines) • Strong analytical thinking to derive test scenarios from limited requirements • Strong communication & stakeholder collaboration skills • Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies • Proficiency in Jira / Confluence / Test Management too. Good to Have: • IoT functional validation experience • Exposure to CRM and Cloud-based applications • Experience with XRay Test Management • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and tools like Jira. • Experience with Postman / Bruno • JavaScript (ES5) basics for API assertions • Non-Functional Testing (Performance, API NFR validation) Qualifications: • 8+ years of experience as a QA Engineer. • Proficiency in Web Automation using Selenium or other automation tools. • Experience in updating automation frameworks. • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under limited guidance. • Ability to manage time effectively within short development cycles. • Willingness to work extended hours or provide on-call support as needed
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