We are seeking our new QA Automation Engineer to join the Axway team!

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will serve as the Quality and Testing SME for a high-performance platform engineering team focused on API management and integration technologies.

Quality Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the test strategy aligned with platform architecture and integration patterns.
• Champion quality engineering best practices, ensuring efficient and effective testing across all layers of the stack.
• Mentor and coach engineers on testing techniques, automation, and performance validation.
• Establish and track quality KPIs and metrics to continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and release confidence.
• Ensure adherence to quality processes and standards, and proactively evolve them based on team and customer feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams (engineering, DevOps, product) and external stakeholders (support, professional services, customer success) to elevate product quality and customer experience.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and customer-facing teams to translate feedback into actionable quality improvements.

Test Design & Automation

• Lead the design and implementation of automated tests across API layers, data stores, and service mesh components (e.g., Envoy).
• Apply the test automation pyramid effectively, ensuring robust unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage.
• Build and maintain scalable test frameworks and CI/CD integrations tailored to a microservices and Kubernetes-based architecture.

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify and escalate quality risks, gaps, and inefficiencies in the testing lifecycle.
• Drive performance testing initiatives for APIs, data pipelines, and distributed services using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and implement quality improvement initiatives in a timely and measurable way.

Platform Expertise

• Develop deep technical knowledge of the platform’s components including Java services, Envoy proxies, Valkey caching, MongoDB/Postgres databases, and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Influence engineering teams to raise the bar on quality deliverables, ensuring resilient and scalable integrations.

• 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering or SDET roles, with a strong focus on backend systems, APIs, and distributed platforms.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing automated test frameworks for microservices and API-driven architectures.
• Strong programming skills in Java (or equivalent languages like Python or Go) for test automation and tooling.
• Deep understanding of API testing (REST, gRPC), including contract testing, schema validation, and mocking strategies.
• Familiarity with Valkey (or Redis), MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including how to validate data consistency and performance across these systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including testing in containerized and orchestrated environments.
• Strong knowledge of the test automation pyramid and experience applying it effectively in large-scale systems.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6) and interpreting results to guide optimization.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and advocate for quality.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and contributing to continuous improvement in testing practices.

Company Overview 

Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.

As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.

Why Axway? 

At Axway, we believe we’re better together. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

Axway is an AA and EEO employer

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