Automation Test Lead - Java/Groovy API & Kafka (Onsite)

Expedite Talent Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions in Dallas, TX, seeks a Technical Test Lead to design and lead automation efforts for REST APIs, Kafka messaging, and microservices.

You will implement test strategies, build automation suites in Java/Groovy with Spock, and integrate CI/CD pipelines to accelerate reliable releases. This onsite role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience and visa independence.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on automation/test experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Groovy, Spock, REST APIs, and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance automation solutions using Java, Groovy, Spock Framework, and Rest Assured to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Automate and validate REST APIs, microservices, and Kafka-based messaging workflows, ensuring end-to-end system reliability and data integrity.
• Create test strategies, perform integration and regression testing, analyze defects, and integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster and more reliable releases.

Skills

Java programming

Groovy

Spock framework

Kafka

Rest Assured

Job description

Expedite Talent Solutions in Dallas, TX, seeks a Technical Test Lead to design and lead automation efforts for REST APIs, Kafka messaging, and microservices.

You will implement test strategies, build automation suites in Java/Groovy with Spock, and integrate CI/CD pipelines to accelerate reliable releases. This onsite role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience and visa independence.