Key Responsibilities: · Design and execute test strategies for Kafka-based data pipelines and stream processing applications. · Develop and maintain automation frameworks from scratch for enterprise-grade applications. · Perform functional, integration, performance, and load testing using tools like Selenium , JUnit , Postman , and JMeter . · Collaborate with development teams to validate Kafka configurations, RBAC policies, and schema registry compliance. · Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Jenkins , GitLab , Docker , and Kubernetes . · Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka clusters and stream processors for high availability and performance. · Participate in UAT and production validation for analytics and reporting solutions. · Document test plans, defect logs, and technical solutions using JIRA and Confluence . Required Skills: · Kafka Ecosystem: Apache Kafka, Confluent Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect · Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, OpenShift · Programming Languages: Java, Node.js · Testing Tools: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, REST Assured, Postman, SoapUI, JMeter, Gatling · DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform · Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk · Frontend Exposure: Angular, Ionic (preferred) · Version Control & Collaboration: Git, Bitbucket, Confluence, Microsoft Teams Preferred Experience: · Experience in banking, telecom, transportation, and technology services domains. · Proven ability to lead testing efforts and collaborate across cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.
