Senior Engineer Automation Quality- API & Data Mastering

Senior Engineer Automation Quality – API & Data Mastering Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for API and data‑driven applications. Implement automation‑first testing strategies across backend, integration, and event‑driven systems. Perform comprehensive API, integration, and database validation across multiple systems including EASY, Person & Household, Account, and other upstream/downstream platforms. Validate data across PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, and related data stores. Test and validate Kafka‑based event flows, ensuring data accuracy, event integrity, and downstream processing consistency. Develop and maintain automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, architects, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is built into the development lifecycle. Analyze defects, identify root causes, and contribute to improving system reliability and test coverage. Monitor and report on automation coverage, test results, and quality metrics. Execute manual, exploratory, or edge‑case testing when automation is not sufficient. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation optimization and AI‑assisted testing practices. Support performance testing efforts when required. Qualifications 6–8 years of overall testing experience, including 3–4 years of hands‑on automation testing (or equivalent automation‑focused experience). Advanced proficiency in Java with a deep understanding of core concepts. Ability to read, understand, and contribute to integration and automation test code at a developer level. Extensive experience with automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG. Strong experience testing API‑driven and data‑intensive backend systems. Hands‑on experience validating complex data flows across multiple systems and databases. Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation execution practices. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues. Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams. Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience with performance testing tools such as Gatling, JMeter, or LoadRunner. Hands‑on experience working in AWS cloud environments. Knowledge of Kafka and event‑driven microservices architectures. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Benefits & Compensation Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, and a broad investment lineup. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year. Business‑casual work environment, with flexible role options. Generous paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year. Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year. Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short‑ and long‑term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that facilitate inclusion and collaboration. Base Salary Range: $87,400 – $123,400. Non‑sales positions may participate in a bonus program; sales positions are eligible for additional incentives and total compensation may exceed base salary based on performance. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empower Retirement, LLC