Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated tests for Java microservices and APIs.
• Develop automation frameworks in Java using tools like RestAssured, TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber.
• Perform integration and contract testing between multiple microservices.
• Validate REST APIs, Kafka/Event-driven communication, and asynchronous processing.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze service logs, metrics, and exceptions for issue diagnosis.
• Create and maintain test data and mock services for isolated testing.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Conduct performance, scalability, and regression testing.
• Document and track bugs using JIRA or equivalent tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, automation coverage, and QA strategy.
  

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Core Java (Java 8+).
• Hands-on experience with API test automation using RestAssured, Postman, or Karate.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and JSON/XML payloads.
• Experience with Spring Boot-based applications and microservice communication patterns.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
• Solid understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, and service authentication (OAuth/JWT).
• Good knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to work in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in Golang
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or message queues.
• Exposure to contract testing (e.g., PACT) or service virtualization.
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, kreya).
• Familiarity with cloud environments ( GCP).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (datadog)