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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr, Quality Engineer - API/Kafka - **Company:** System One - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Selenium, SoapUI, SQL Databases, Subversion, Software Repository, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Apache Kafka - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm08ga ## About the Role + Over 5+ years of experience working as an automation quality engineer in an Agile team. + 4+ years of test automation experience using Selenium with JAVA (Mandatory). + Experience in managing code repositories and versions using Azure DevOps, GIT or SVN. + 4+ years Hands on with SOAP UI. + 3+ years Hand on experience in testing within Kafka streaming platform (Mandatory). + Experience developing tests using BDD frameworks. + 4+ years of experience developing maintaining & executing automated regression tests for web and backend applications. + 3+ years of experience writing SQL scripts and ETL Testing. + Hands on Experience with Jira / Xray / Confluence. + Good understanding of Agile project management/ DevOps tools ## Description + Design and develop high quality automated API tests for applications. + Develop and manage software test plans, and traceability. + Write high quality regression test plans for application under validation. + Provide manual and automation testing estimates during discover and sprint planning phases of development lifecycle. + Investigate automated & manual test failures to ensure application correctness, update automated test scripts as needed. + Replicate prod defects in the lower environments, log defects in defect management system for resolution. + Provide issue walkthroughs to the developers or software engineers. + Automate repetitive validation tasks in browser based/ API based test automation products. + Report testing results/ metrics to the QA manager and other project stakeholders. + Partner with product teams to design and develop acceptance criteria. + Report progress, test metrics and results to the project stakeholders. + Perform all activities involved in the software testing lifecycle., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. 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