QA Automation Engineer (Karate)

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

hirify.global is a global consulting firm specializing in digital solutions for financial services and technology firms.

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.