Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (mid-level, 3+ years in QA automation)

Stack/tools: Java (or similar OOP), API automation, backend/microservices testing, SQL databases, Docker, TestRail (or equivalent), UI automation (Playwright/Selenium), Git, CI/CD, SDLC/QA processes

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain API automation tests; automate backend services and integrations
Maintain and improve the test automation framework; integrate tests into CI/CD; analyze results and reduce flaky tests
Secondary UI automation for critical E2E scenarios; collaborate with developers during early validation; participate in code reviews and QA initiatives

Must-have skills

3+ years QA automation experience
Strong API automation and backend/system understanding (microservices)
Java or similar OOP language; SQL; Docker
Experience with Test Management tools (TestRail or equivalent)
UI automation (Playwright or Selenium); Git and CI/CD
Knowledge of SDLC and QA processes

Nice-to-haves

Contract testing (PACT or similar)
Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Experience with production-critical systems
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type likely full-time.

Full Description

About The Role

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on backend and API testing, who will own and drive automated testing in a complex, distributed system. This is an automation‑first role with a clear engineering approach to quality, stability, and system reliability.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Design, develop, and maintain API automation tests (primary focus)
Automated testing of backend services and integrations
Maintain and continuously improve the test automation framework

Secondary: UI automation for critical E2E scenarios Work with relational databases for data validation and integrity checks Dockerize test frameworks and test execution Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline Use and maintain Test Management tools (TestRail or equivalent) Collaborate closely with developers during early validation phases Analyze test results and eliminate flaky tests Actively participate in code reviews and QA initiatives

What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role

3+ years of experience in QA Automation
Strong knowledge of Java (or a similar OOP language)
Solid experience in API automation testing
Understanding of backend systems and microservices architecture
Experience working with relational databases (SQL)
Experience with Docker (build, run, test execution)
Experience with Test Management Tools (TestRail or equivalent)
Experience with UI automation tools (Playwright / Selenium)
Experience with Git and CI/CD tools
Understanding of SDLC and QA processes

Nice To Have

Contract testing (PACT or similar)
Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Cloud environments (AWS / GCP / Azure)
Experience working on production‑critical systems
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QA Automation Engineer (Backend / API Focus)