QA Tester

API Automation Test LeadWe are looking for an experienced API Automation Test Lead with strong expertise in REST API testing, automation, and database validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Karate or REST Assured and a solid understanding of modern QA automation practices.Key Skills & Experience5+ years of experience in REST API automation testingStrong hands-on experience with Karate or REST Assured3+ years of database testing experience with SQLStrong knowledge of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, JSON, and XMLExperience with API authentication, including OAuth2 and JWTExperience with Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI, or GitHub ActionsFamiliarity with JMeter and performance testingExperience with Maven/Gradle, JUnit/TestNG, and Cucumber/BDDUnderstanding of Swagger/OpenAPI and API contract testingExperience working in Agile/Scrum and CI/CD environmentsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and leadership skillsAbility to mentor junior QA engineers and collaborate with development teamsNice to HaveExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCPExposure to MongoDB, Cassandra, or RedisFamiliarity with WireMock or MockServerKnowledge of API security testing/OWASP conceptsExperience in financial services, payments, or other regulated environmentsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field preferredCandidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.