Senior Automation Karate Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Karate Engineer with strong expertise in API Automation Testing Karate Framework Selenium TestNG and CI/CD integration.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for enterprise applications and APIs. The role requires strong experience in functional and regression testing automation framework architecture and integration of automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Framework Development

• Design develop and maintain robust automation frameworks using:
  • Karate
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • TestNG
• Build scalable and reusable automation solutions for enterprise applications and APIs.

API & Functional Testing

• Develop and execute:
  • API automation test scripts
  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
• Validate application functionality reliability and performance across multiple environments.

Test Design & Execution

• Create:
  • Test cases
  • Test scenarios
  • Automation scripts
  • Test reports
• Execute automated and manual testing activities as required.

Framework Architecture

• Develop and maintain:
  • Keyword-driven frameworks
  • Data-driven frameworks
• Ensure automation frameworks are:
  • Scalable
  • Maintainable
  • Easy to use

CI/CD Integration

• Integrate automation scripts with:
  • Jenkins
  • Sauce Labs
  • CI/CD pipelines
• Support automated nightly batch execution and reporting.

Agile Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with:
  • Developers
  • QA teams
  • Business stakeholders
• Participate in:
  • Sprint planning
  • Agile ceremonies
  • Test planning sessions

Test Data Management

• Create and maintain:
  • Test data assets
  • Validation datasets
• Support SIT/UAT activities and production validation.

Quality Assurance Best Practices

• Ensure compliance with:
  • SDLC/STLC processes
  • QA standards and best practices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in automation and testing.

Required Skills

Automation Tools

• Karate Framework
• Selenium WebDriver / IDE
• TestNG

Testing Expertise

• API Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Automation Framework Development

CI/CD & DevOps

• Jenkins
• Sauce Labs
• CI/CD pipeline integration

Programming & Scripting

• Java (preferred for automation scripting)
• Test automation scripting experience

QA Methodologies

• SDLC / STLC
• Test planning
• Test case design
• Defect tracking

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and in Agile teams

Experience Required

• 8 years of experience in:
  • Manual & Automation Testing
  • API Automation
  • Selenium & Karate Frameworks

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:
  • Enterprise-scale automation frameworks
  • Performance testing tools
  • Cloud-based testing platforms