We are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in Backend, API, and Microservices testing. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks supporting REST, SOAP, and distributed backend services. This role requires hands-on experience with API validation, database verification, and performance testing in Agile/DevOps environments. The Automation Tester will design automated test scripts in support of user requirements for moderately complex to extremely complex software of IT systems. They will perform activities such as determining what technical testing strategy to implement; converting manual test cases to automated scripts, analyze test case scenarios, identifying validation points and metrics to be collected; ability to identify which protocol is best to use for building scripts and connecting to test environment interfaces; conducting various types of tests and collecting necessary metrics; writing test analysis documents highlighting key findings and recommendations; perform code reviews. The Automation Tester may make recommendations and advise on system improvements, optimization, or maintenance efforts to reduce operating time and improve efficiency. The Automation Tester should have the following skills: • Experience in backend or API test automation • Strong knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices • Experience with performance testing and systems engineering • Experience with JMeter and developing Curl or Shell scripts • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams • Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals