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We are currently seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).
Job Description:
QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage or Financial Services environment is a must
Day to Day Job Duties:
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and distributed microservices using Selenium and/or Playwright with Java and Python.
- Develop and execute UI automation tests using Playwright and Selenium for web-based brokerage and financial services applications.
- Develop and execute API automation tests for REST and SOAP services using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.
- Validate serverless applications and event-driven workflows built on AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Perform end-to-end testing across distributed microservices, asynchronous messaging systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Validate API Gateway implementations, RESTful APIs, and contract-first API development using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
- Test authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and other security protocols.
- Validate event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms and ensure accurate data flow across services and downstream systems.
- Analyze CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools to troubleshoot distributed applications, identify root causes, and support issue resolution.
- Perform integration testing involving upstream systems, downstream applications, third-party vendors, and external consumers.
- Develop reusable, scalable, and data-driven automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright that support continuous testing.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, code reviews, defect triage, and release activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on QA Automation experience, preferably within a brokerage or financial services environment.
- Minimum 5+ years of Strong brokerage domain knowledge is required; retirement and investment domain experience is highly preferred.
- AWS Certification with hands-on cloud experience is required.
- Minimum 5+ years of Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience validating serverless workflows and event-driven architectures in AWS.
- Minimum 5+ years of Strong experience troubleshooting distributed applications using CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools.
- Minimum 3+ years of automation programming experience using Java and Python.
- Minimum 5+ years of Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and/or Playwright.
- Minimum 3+ years of Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and executing Playwright automation frameworks for modern web applications.
- Minimum 5+ years of Strong experience with API automation testing (REST/SOAP) using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
- Minimum 5+ years of Strong understanding of HTTP methods, REST principles, request/response lifecycle, headers, cookies, rate limiting*** and HTTP status codes.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and contract-first API development.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience testing distributed microservices, complex enterprise integrations, and asynchronous messaging platforms such as Kafka.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience validating end-to-end data flow across APIs, messaging queues, microservices, and downstream systems.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience testing API Gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Kong.
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and related security standards.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills across APIs, middleware, cloud services, and distributed systems.
- Ability to analyze application logs and trace requests across multiple services.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering tasks within project timelines.
- Minimum 5+ years of Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments with cross-functional teams.
Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $60-$71.11/hour. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-require d benefits
About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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