QA Automation Engineer – Karate Framework​/Credit Card Domain

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$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in implementing automated testing solutions using the Karate framework within the Payment/credit card domain. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of API testing, test automation best practices, and hands‑on experience working with credit card payment systems, security standards, and compliance requirements. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and executing automation test scripts to ensure the quality, security, and reliability of our credit card processing applications.

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Dallas, TX is $95,000-$105,000/year & benefits (see below).

• Automation Test Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using the Karate framework to validate API and web services related to credit card transactions, payment processing, fraud prevention, and related functionalities.
• Collaboration on Automation Strategies: Work with QA leads, product owners, and development teams to define automation strategies, test plans, and scope of automation coverage for credit card domain applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and improve existing Karate test frameworks, ensuring scalability, reusability, and efficiency.
• Test Execution & Reporting: Execute automated test suites, analyze results, document defects, generate detailed test reports and metrics to track automation coverage and test effectiveness.
• API & Web Service Validation: Validate RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and other interfaces used in credit card transactions, ensuring they adhere to functional, security, and performance requirements.
• Security & Compliance Testing: Assist in validating security protocols, encryption standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS) within the testing scope.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, or similar to promote continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with developers, business analysts, security teams, and product managers to understand requirements, clarify test scenarios, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Defect Management: Log defects with detailed steps to reproduce, associate them with relevant test cases, and follow through the resolution process.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Document test cases, scripts, and processes; share best practices and support team onboarding efforts.

• 8+ years of proven experience in API automation testing, particularly using the Karate framework.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP services, JSON, XML, and API security concepts.
• Hands‑on experience in the credit card or financial domain, with understanding of payment processing, encryption, and PCI DSS standards.
• Familiarity with test management and…