QA Automation Engineer - Karate API Automation

SoftClouds; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftClouds is looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer in Hyderabad, India. The position requires strong expertise in API automation, AWS cloud validation, and extensive experience with Karate API Automation Framework. Responsibilities include validating IoT applications, designing automation tests, and collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience and a proven track record in both manual and automation testing. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in testing IoT-driven applications.
• Experience managing end-to-end automation of API + UI.
• Ability to identify common functionality and create reusable scripts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API automation using Karate framework.
• Collaborate with development teams for effective communication.
• Manage automation across various testing stages.

Skills

Karate API Automation Framework

AWS services

API Validation

Web Services Testing

Database Validation

GitHub Actions (CI/CD)

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Jira / Confluence

Education

8+ years of experience as a QA Engineer

Tools

Selenium

Postman

Bruno

XRay Test Management

Job description

SoftClouds is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in API automation, AWS cloud validation, and database testing. The candidate will play a critical role in validating IoT-driven applications, ensuring data integrity across systems, and driving end-to-end quality ownership. This role requires deep hands‑on experience in Karate API Automation Framework, AWS ecosystem, CI/CD integration, and strong analytical capabilities to independently derive meaningful test scenarios. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development teams and managers across multiple teams, demonstrating flexibility in a fast‑paced environment. They should be highly technical, detail-oriented, possess excellent problem‑solving abilities, and communicate effectively.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Hands‑on experience with Karate API automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams.
• Design and implement API automation using Karate framework.
• Experience in both manual and automation testing.
• Identify common functionality and create reusable scripts.
• Manage end‑to‑end automation (API + UI where required).
• Technical skills: Karate API test automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS. Rest Assured, SQL, DynamoDB.
• Experience with XRay Test Management (plus).
• Proficiency in Postman and/or Bruno for API tests.

Requirements

Must Have Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in Karate API Automation Framework.
• Experience with AWS services.
• API Validation & Web Services Testing.
• Database Validation (SQL, DynamoDB, Redshift).
• Experience with GitHub & GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines).
• Strong analytical thinking to derive test scenarios from limited requirements.
• Strong communication & stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in Jira / Confluence / Test Management too.

Good to Have

• IoT functional validation experience.
• Exposure to CRM and Cloud‑based applications.
• Experience with XRay Test Management.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and tools like Jira.
• Experience with Postman / Bruno.
• JavaScript (ES5) basics for API assertions.
• Non‑Functional Testing (Performance, API NFR validation).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a QA Engineer.
• Proficiency in Web Automation using Selenium or other automation tools.
• Experience in updating automation frameworks.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work effectively under limited guidance.
• Ability to manage time effectively within short development cycles.
• Willingness to work extended hours or provide on‑call support as needed