Responsibilities :

- Prepare, maintain, and implement test cases based on user stories; present results and supervise defects to closure.

- Develop and maintain Java-based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.

- Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code.

- Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA.

- Track test execution breakthroughs, report on issues and risks with the potential to affect project timelines.

- Construct appropriate end-to-end business scenarios through the application of a broad understanding of business objectives and goals.

- Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.

- Develop a detailed understanding of the product being delivered.

- Responsible for process compliance & associated documentation.

- Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; calls out appropriately.

- Strong proficiency in Java programming, including :

1. Collections Framework

2. Exception Handling

3. Streams and Lambda expressions

- Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).

- Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and dependency management.

- Experience with API testing (Rest Assured) and database testing (JDBC/JPA).

- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, Snowflake).

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.