Perform test planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution for large and complex initiatives.
Develop and maintain automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.
Conduct backend and database validations using SQL and MongoDB Compass.
Analyze application logs and troubleshoot integration issues across distributed systems and microservices.
Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and release validation activities.
Manage defects, perform root cause analysis, and track issues using JIRA or Azure DevOps (ADO).
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Coordinate effectively with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Provide regular status updates and communicate testing progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
Coordinate effectively across onshore and offshore teams.
Maintain flexibility to overlap with onsite working hours (until noon, as needed).
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in API Testing and API Automation is a must.
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Newman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or equivalent frameworks.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, OAuth, JWT, and API security concepts.
Experience testing microservices-based architectures and distributed systems.
Strong SQL skills and experience with database validation and data integrity testing.
Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including network and service-level analysis.
Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Kubernetes (K8s), Kibana, Dynatrace, Splunk, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Playwright or Selenium for UI automation testing.
Knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript-based testing frameworks.
Experience with API performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
Experience testing event-driven systems and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
Mobile application testing experience.
Experience with responsive web and cross-browser validation.
Familiarity with Retail domain applications and business processes.
Primary Focus: 60% API Automation & Backend Validation, 40% UI/E2E Testing (Automation & Manual).
