Automation Tester

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Automation Tester (Backend) to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Automation Tester

Position Type:
Full-time

Job : 125083

Location:
Cary, North Carolina (Hybrid)

We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester with strong expertise in backend testing and BDD frameworks. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in Java‑based automation, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines, along with exposure to messaging systems like Kafka or MQ.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java and Cucumber (BDD).
• Perform backend/API testing for microservices‑based applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scenarios for RESTful services.
• Validate data using SQL queries and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Team City).
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them to closure.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving automation frameworks and best practices.
• Handle validations involving Kafka/MQ messaging systems
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• Strong experience in Java programming
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• Hands‑on experience with Cucumber BDD framework
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• Solid knowledge of Backend/API Testing
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• Experience working with Microservices Architecture
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• Familiarity with Kafka, MQ, or other messaging systems
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• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
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• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries
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• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).

• Experience with test frameworks like Serenity, TestNG, or JUnit
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• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).

Pay Range Minimum: $61000 /Annual

Pay Range Maximum: $155000 / Annual

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to  for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.