API & Kafka Automation Engineer (Python Backend)

API & Kafka Automation Engineer (Python Backend)

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752846801

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for an Automation Engineer specializing in API testing, Kafka, and Python backend development. The role focuses on creating automated test frameworks and validating Kafka data streams to ensure the performance and reliability of APIs and backend systems. This position is remote and requires a strong technical background in relevant technologies. The candidate will work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms to enhance automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build automated test frameworks for API and Kafka.
  • Validate Kafka data streams for performance and reliability.
  • Ensure the performance and reliability of APIs and backend systems.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in API automation and Kafka (producers/consumers).
  • Proficient in Python for scripting and backend logic.
  • Hands-on with REST API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: API & Kafka Automation Engineer (Python Backend)

NYC - Remote

Job Description:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer with expertise in API testing, Kafka, and Python backend development. The role involves building automated test frameworks, validating Kafka data streams, and ensuring the performance and reliability of APIs and backend systems.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in API automation and Kafka (producers/consumers).
  • Proficient in Python for scripting and backend logic.
  • Hands-on with REST API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).