Sr. QA Engineer – Karate​/Cucumber

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Interview:
Video 1st round, 2nd round might be in person

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in API and automation testing using Karate and Cucumber frameworks. The ideal candidate brings a background in large‑scale enterprise financial services or technology environments with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and performance across complex distributed systems and microservices architectures. Experience with AI‑powered testing tools is an added advantage.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Karate for API testing and Cucumber for BDD‑driven test automation
• Write and maintain feature files, step definitions, and test scenarios aligned with business requirements using Gherkin syntax
• Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end test suites across REST and SOAP APIs
• Perform API contract testing, schema validation, and response assertion using Karate DSL
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Identify, document, and track defects through the full lifecycle using tools such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and test summary reports
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops
• Conduct performance and load testing on APIs and backend services
• Support UAT coordination, Go‑Live readiness, and sign‑off activities
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA process improvement initiatives

• 5+ years of hands‑on QA automation experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong proficiency in Karate framework for API test automation (strict requirement)
• Hands‑on experience with Cucumber and BDD methodology including feature file authoring and step definition development
• Solid understanding of REST API testing including HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and payload validation
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops
• Proficiency in at least one programming language:
  Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Strong experience with defect management and test tracking tools such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and SDLC concepts
• Experience working in large‑scale enterprise or financial services environments

• Hands‑on experience with AI‑powered testing tools for intelligent test generation, anomaly detection, or predictive quality analytics (added advantage)
• Experience testing microservices, event‑driven architectures, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Gatling, JMeter, or Locust
• Knowledge of contract testing using Pact or similar frameworks
• Exposure to cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification is a plus

Location:

Phoenix, AZ – Hybrid (on‑site presence expected on a regular basis)