QA Automation Engineer (Karate Framework / API)

BlackCube Labs; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs in Plano, TX is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with hands-on expertise in the Karate framework to design, develop, and execute automated tests for RESTful APIs and microservices.

You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA leads to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of our software products, while integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintaining robust test scripts.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of QA experience focused on API test automation.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining test scripts using the Karate framework.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, or Groovy.
• Deep knowledge of REST/SOAP, JSON/XML, and testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and version control tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Test automation development for API validation, using Karate to create and maintain scripts.
• Enhance frameworks to improve reusability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to translate acceptance criteria into clear BDD scenarios.
• Log and track defects with steps to reproduce with developers.
• Validate RESTful and SOAP services, JSON/XML payloads, and SQL checks.

Skills

API Testing

Karate

Java/JS/Groovy

REST/SOAP

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

QA Automation Engineer (Karate Framework / API)

Number of days onsite – 5

If onsite, provide Office Address – Plano, TX

Must have Skills –

• Experience: 3 to 8+ years of software quality assurance experience with a strong primary focus on API test automation.
• Karate Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience building and maintaining test scripts using the Karate framework.
• Coding / Scripting: Solid understanding of programming or scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Groovy.
• Protocols & Tools: Deep knowledge of REST/SOAP protocols, JSON, XML and testing utility tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Familiarity with pipeline tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and version control systems (Git).

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with hands-on expertise in the Karate Framework to design, develop, and execute automated tests for complex RESTful APIs and microservices.

In this role, you will collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA leads to ensure the high performance, scalability, and reliability of our software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development: Design, write, and maintain robust automated test scripts using the Karate framework for API validation, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Framework Enhancement: Continuously evaluate and improve existing automation frameworks to maximize reusability, efficiency, and scalability
• CI/CD Integration: Embed automated test suites into continuous integration and delivery pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers and business analysts to translate acceptance criteria into clear BDD scenarios and automated test cases
• Defect Management: Identify, log, and track software defects with clear reproduction steps, working closely with the development team to resolve issues
• API & Database Validation: Validate RESTful and SOAP services, JSON/XML payloads, and perform database checks using SQL where necessary.