TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer (Karate): Designing, developing, and maintaining automated API test scripts for financial systems with an accent on API automation, CI/CD integration, and defect management. Focus on validating functionality, performance, and security requirements within the banking/financial services sector.

Location: Must be based in Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $95,000–$105,000/year

Company

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What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for APIs using Karate framework.
Collaborate with developers and business analysts to translate requirements into effective test cases and automation scripts.
Execute API tests to validate functionality, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Integrate automation tests within CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
Maintain and enhance automation frameworks for scalability and efficiency.
Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproducible steps.

Requirements

Proven experience in Automation Testing, with a focus on API testing.
Strong hands-on experience with the Karate framework for API automation.
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
Experience with scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Groovy.
Familiarity with testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to have

Banking or Financial Services domain experience, including knowledge of payment systems, core banking, or financial regulations.
Working knowledge of SQL for database testing.
Experience with performance testing tools.
ISTQB or other QA certifications.

Culture & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
Multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries.
10 days of paid annual leave plus sick leave and national holidays.
Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
Extensive training opportunities and free access to Udemy for Business.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.