QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success.

DS Technologies Inc is looking for QA Automation Engineer (SDET) – Karate Framework + Java role for one of our premier clients.


Job Title: QA Automation Engineer (SDET) – Karate Framework + Java
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: Contract


Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Karate framework to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation frameworks, testing REST APIs, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role requires proficiency across both frontend and backend automation, with experience in BDD, DevOps, and cloud environments.


Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Java, Karate framework, and other related tools.
• Automate backend and frontend testing, with strong emphasis on REST API testing.
• Implement and maintain BDD frameworks using Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to define test strategies, ensure code coverage, and apply best QA practices.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and functional tests.
• Apply knowledge of Reactive programming, multi-threading, and design patterns in test automation.
• Work with Spring, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies.
• Participate in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control using Git, and cloud-based deployments.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of applications.

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend automation and REST API testing.
• Strong experience with Karate framework, BDD (Cucumber/Gherkin), and automation best practices.
• Proficient in frontend and backend testing strategies.
• Solid understanding of design patterns, Spring, Spring Boot, and multi-threaded applications.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, scaling strategies, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services domain (e.g., American Express resources preferred).
• Exposure to reactive programming frameworks and advanced automation architecture