SDET/QA Analyst

Role Overview: As a QA Analyst / SDET I at Zapcom, you will be utilizing your deep expertise in New Distribution Capability (NDC) systems within the airline domain to design, develop, and execute robust, scalable, and reliable automated test strategies across NDC APIs, distribution channels, and backend integrations. Your role will involve driving end-to-end quality, developing automated and manual test frameworks, validating complex NDC workflows, and ensuring the success of NDC implementations from both a technical and business perspective. Key Responsibilities: - Gain a basic understanding of NDC protocols, airline retail, and order management workflows. - Design and develop automated test frameworks for NDC API testing, including request/response validation, schema verification, and end-to-end transaction testing. - Create comprehensive test cases covering functional, integration, performance, and regression testing for NDC-compliant systems. - Develop and maintain automated test scripts using programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# for API and web service testing. - Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. - Execute manual testing when required, including exploratory testing and edge case validation. - Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, etc.). - Create and maintain test data management strategies for various airline distribution scenarios. - Participate in requirement analysis and provide input on testability and quality aspects during sprint planning. - Generate detailed test reports and metrics to support release decisions. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. - 2-4 years of experience in software testing with at least 1 year in test automation. - Strong programming skills in at least one language (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript). - Hands-on experience with API testing tools and frameworks (REST Assured, Postman, Karate, etc.). - Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest). - Knowledge of airline domain and familiarity with NDC standards, GDS systems, or travel technology. - Understanding of CI/CD processes and version control systems (Git). - Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.,