QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:Automation Test Development:Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using the Karate framework to validate API and web services related to credit card transactions, payment processing, fraud prevention, and related functionalities.Test Strategy & Planning:Collaborate with QA leads, product owners, and development teams to define automation strategies, test plans, and scope of automation coverage for credit card domain applications.Framework Enhancement & Optimization:Continuously evaluate and improve existing Karate test frameworks, ensuring scalability, reusability, and efficiency.Test Execution & Reporting:Execute automated test suites regularly, analyze results, and document defects. Generate detailed test reports and metrics to track automation coverage and test effectiveness.API & Web Service Validation:Validate RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and other interfaces used in credit card transactions, ensuring they adhere to functional, security, and performance requirements.Security & Compliance Testing:Assist in validating security protocols, encryption standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS) within the testing scope.Integration & Continuous Integration:Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar, to promote continuous testing and rapid feedback.Collaboration & Communication:Work closely with developers, business analysts, security teams, and product managers to understand requirements, clarify test scenarios, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.Defect Tracking & Documentation:Log defects with detailed steps to reproduce, associate them with relevant test cases, and follow through the resolution process.Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:Document test cases, scripts, and processes. Share best practices and support team onboarding efforts. Required Skills:8+ years of proven experience in API automation testing, particularly using the Karate framework.Java coding experienceStrong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP services, JSON, XML, and API security concepts.Hands-on experience in the credit card or financial domain, with understanding of payment processing, encryption, and PCI DSS standards.Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr).Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.Strong scripting and programming skills in Java, JavaScript, or similar languages used with Karate.Good understanding of software testing life cycle, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous testing practices.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred, but not required:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Certification in test automation or QA methodologies is a plus.Knowledge of additional testing tools and frameworks, such as Postman, Selenium, or Cucumber, is advantageous.Prior experience working on high-security, regulation-driven projects in the banking or financial services industry