Java QA Automation Engineer

Greetings, Very Urgent fill , NO H1s Please... Job Title: QA Automation Engineer / SDET Location : Phoenix, AZ ( Local Needed ) Duration: 12+ Months Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong expertise in Java-based automation frameworks, API testing, and event-driven architecture validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with REST API testing using RestAssured, BDD frameworks like Cucumber, and asynchronous testing using Kafka. This role involves designing scalable test frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java Automate REST API testing using RestAssured Develop BDD test scenarios using Cucumber (Gherkin) Validate event-driven systems by testing Kafka producers and consumers Perform end-to-end testing across microservices architecture Implement reusable utilities for authentication, request/response handling, and test data management Use Groovy for scripting and enhancing test validations (e.g., JSON parsing, Jenkins pipelines) Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools like Jenkins for continuous testing Execute tests in parallel and ensure scalability and performance of automation suites Analyze test results, debug failures, and provide detailed reports Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality at every stage Required Skills: Strong programming skills in Java Hands-on experience in REST API testing Expertise in RestAssured framework Experience with Cucumber (BDD framework) Solid understanding of Kafka and event-driven architecture testing Experience with Groovy scripting Knowledge of HTTP protocols, status codes, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT) Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle Familiarity with version control tools like Git Strong debugging and analytical skills Thanks & Regards, OpenKyber | +1 For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com