QA Automation Engineer (DMS )

Salmon Group

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About The Position

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to build, maintain, and improve automated test coverage using Kotlin or Java. This role involves testing backend services across REST APIs, Kafka integrations, and microservice-based systems. You will design effective test cases, identify gaps in test coverage, and perform manual and exploratory testing for new features and product changes. Additionally, you will validate data consistency and correctness in PostgreSQL databases, maintain automated tests within GitLab CI pipelines, and support test reliability across environments. The ideal candidate will review automation code, contribute to improving QA and engineering practices, and work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure quality throughout the delivery process. Support for release activities, including regression testing and production readiness validation, is also expected.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, including test automation
• Strong programming skills in Kotlin or Java
• Experience building and maintaining automated tests in production environments
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing
• Experience working with microservices architecture
• Experience with Kafka or other message broker technologies
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience working with PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools, preferably GitLab CI
• Good understanding of software testing principles, quality assurance practices, and test design techniques
• Ability to work across both manual and automated testing activities

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve automated test coverage using Kotlin or Java
• Test backend services across REST APIs, Kafka integrations, and microservice-based systems
• Design effective test cases and identify gaps in test coverage
• Perform manual and exploratory testing for new features and product changes
• Validate data consistency and correctness in PostgreSQL databases
• Maintain automated tests within GitLab CI pipelines and support test reliability across environments
• Review automation code and contribute to improving QA and engineering practices
• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure quality throughout the delivery process
• Support release activities, including regression testing and production readiness validation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed