IoT QA

Job Position: SeniorQA Engineer

Job Location: India/Remote

Summary: SoftClouds is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in API automation, AWS cloud

validation, and database testing. The candidate will play a critical role in validating IoT\-driven applications, ensuring data integrity

across systems, and driving end\-to\-end quality ownership.

This role requires deep hands\-on experience in Karate API Automation Framework, AWS ecosystem, CI/CD integration, and strong

analytical capabilities to independently derive meaningful test scenarios.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development teams and managers across multiple teams, demonstrating flexibility

in a fast\-paced environment. They should be highly technical, detail\-oriented, possess excellent problem\-solving abilities, and

communicate effectively.

Roles \& Responsibilities

• Hands\-on experience with Karate API automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams.
• Design and implement API automation using Karate framework
• Experience in both manual and automation testing.
• Identify common functionality and create reusable scripts.
• Manage end\-to\-end automation (API \+ UI where required)
• Technical Skills: Karate API test automation framework, GitHub, GitHub Action CI/CD, and AWS. Rest Assured, SQL,

DynamoDB

• Experience with XRay Test Management (plus).
• Proficiency in Postman and/or Bruno for API tests.
• Perform strong backend data validation across DynamoDB and Redshift
• Collaborate with SoftClouds and customer teams to document business requirements.
• Understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Validate IoT data flows and system integrations
• Define and execute:

o Exploratory testing

o Regression testing

o Retesting cycles

• Create reusable automation components and maintain framework stability
• Update and enhance automation frameworks asrequired
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines(GitHub Actions)
• Prepare Test Strategy and Test Plan documentation
• Upload test cases into Test Management tools with:

▪ Clear description

▪ Detailed steps

▪ Expected results

▪ Execution evidence (screenshots/logs)

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• Ensure production readiness and release validation
• Collaborate with SoftClouds and customer teams to document and clarify business requirements
• Apply research\-driven analytical thinking to identify hidden test scenarios
• Provide technical guidance and occasionally manage small QA teams when required
• Ensure adherence to SDLC \& STLC best practices
• Take full ownership of deliverables and quality outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned

2 SoftClouds India Pvt Ltd\-\-Quadrant No: 2, 2nd Floor, Cyber Towers, HITEC City, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081\.

www.softclouds.com

Must Have Skills

• Strong hands\-on experience in Karate API Automation Framework
• Experience with AWS services
• API Validation \& Web Services Testing
• Database Validation (SQL, DynamoDB, Redshift)
• Experience with GitHub \& GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong analytical thinking to derive test scenarios from limited requirements
• Strong communication \& stakeholder collaboration skills
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proficiency in Jira / Confluence / Test Management tools
• Experience preparing high\-quality test cases with:

o Positive scenarios

o Negative scenarios

o Edge cases

o Data validation cases

• Strong cross\-system data validation capability
• Ability to take complete end\-to\-end ownership as an Individual Contributor

Good to Have

• IoT functional validation experience
• Exposure to CRM and Cloud\-based applications
• Experience with XRay Test Management
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and tools like Jira.
• Experience with Postman / Bruno
• JavaScript (ES5\) basicsfor API assertions
• Non\-Functional Testing (Performance, API NFR validation)

Qualifications

• 8\+ years of experience as a QA Engineer.
• Proficiency in Web Automation using Selenium or other automation tools.
• Experience in updating automation frameworks.
• Self\-motivated with the ability to work effectively under limited guidance.
• Ability to manage time effectively within short development cycles.
• Willingness to work extended hours or provide on\-call support as needed’

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Work Location: Remote