Contractor

Birlasoft; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Contractor for a full-time position in India. The role involves designing and executing tests for Java microservices and APIs, developing automation frameworks, and validating REST APIs. Candidates should possess strong skills in Core Java, API test automation, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture. Familiarity with tools such as RestAssured and CI/CD pipelines is essential. This entry-level position is ideal for those looking to build a career in IT services and consulting.

Qualifications

• 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 and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated tests for Java microservices and APIs.
• Develop automation frameworks in Java using tools like RestAssured, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Validate REST APIs and collaborate with developers for issue diagnosis.

Skills

Core Java

API test automation

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodology

Tools

RestAssured

Postman

JIRA

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated tests for Java microservices and APIs.
• Develop automation frameworks in Java using tools such as 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 other 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).

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.

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