QA Automation Engineer (Karate)

TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer (Karate): Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for APIs using the Karate framework with an accent on validating functionality, performance, security, and compliance. Focus on integrating automation tests within CI/CD pipelines and enhancing automation frameworks for scalability and efficiency.

Location: Onsite 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, with expertise in AI, Cloud & DevOps, and Data.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for APIs using the Karate framework.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automation scripts.
• Execute API tests to validate functionality, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and execute end-to-end automation test suites to ensure high-quality releases.
• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with the development team for resolution.
• Integrate automation tests within CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks for scalability and efficiency.

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.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API protocols and JSON/XML data formats.
• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with global career possibilities across 60 offices in 20 countries.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans and comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Retirement savings plans and a higher education certification policy.
• Extensive training opportunities, including on-demand Udemy for Business access.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from FinLabs and Center of Excellences groups.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture with a flat and approachable organization.