Automation Engineer

FalconSmartIT; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FalconSmartIT in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Automation Engineer to own API testing and test automation in Java-based REST services. You will drive BDD with Cucumber, mentor peers, and lead testing initiatives while analyzing logs with Splunk and creating dashboards for visibility.

Requirements include autonomous work style, strong functional/regression/integration testing, and hands-on support during deployments. Expect collaboration in CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker, and JaCoCo-enabled environments.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in API testing of Java-based REST services.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Proven leadership in mentoring peers and leading testing initiatives.
• Sharp bug analysis and log investigation skills (Splunk).
• Autonomous in fast-paced environments and strong analytical thinking.
• Solid grasp of functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Provide hands-on testing during deployments and releases.
• Maintain composure during production outages and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead API test automation efforts and mentor team members.
• Collaborate on test planning for production deployments and releases.
• Investigate test failures using logs and dashboards to drive fixes.
• Support ongoing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.

Skills

API testing

Java REST APIs

Cucumber/BDD

Splunk analysis

Dashboard creation

Leadership

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

JaCoCo

Cucumber

JMeter

Job description

Job Title: Automation EngineerLocation: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)Job Type: Contract, FTEJob Description:API Testing: Deep expertise in Java-based REST API automation testing.BDD Frameworks: Hands-on experience writing and executing tests with Cucumber.Leadership: Proven ability to mentor peers and lead testing initiatives independently.Analytical Problem Solving: Sharp bug analysis and log investigation skills (Splunk Analysis, Dashboard creation).Autonomy: Strong track record of being self-dependent in fast-paced environments.Core QA: Solid grasp of functional, regression, and integration testing methodologies.Support Production Deployments: Provide hands-on testing support during live production deployments and release windows.Manage High-Pressure Scenarios: Maintain composure and clear communication while troubleshooting critical production outages or tight release deadlines.Preferred QualificationsPerformance Testing: Experience designing and running load tests using JMeter.DevOps Integration: Familiarity building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins.Code Coverage Analysis: Experience calculating code coverage using JaCoCo to identify testing gaps in Java applications.Containerization & Orchestration: Familiarity with Kubernetes (Kube), Docker, and cloud microservices environments for debugging and log retrieval.