7-9 years of automation experience in API Rest automation.This role requires strong proficiency in Python, particularly in the context of backend services using AWS Lambda and integrations using Boto3.Focus on developing automated test scripts, integrating tests with the GitLab CI/CD pipeline, and ensuring coverage for complex integration points.They will work from the vendor’s India Tech Hub, but we expect at least one resource to either work in the PST time zone or adjust their hours for overlap to participate in critical meetings.Technical Skills and Experience RequiredPython Proficiency:Extensive experience with Python for backend development, particularly in leveraging AWS Lambda for serverless functions and automation tasks.Proficiency with the Boto3 library (Python SDK for AWS) and AWS CLI to interact with AWS services programmatically, crucial for validating event-driven architecture, checking DynamoDB records, and automating tasks.API and Kafka Testing:Deep understanding of RESTful services and Kafka, as our project involves API interactions for data access and Kafka for data streaming.Experience in writing automated tests for both APIs and Kafka topics, including validation of data payloads and message integrity.Testing Frameworks:Strong familiarity with Pytest and tools specific to Kafka validation.Experience using assertions to validate JSON/Avro schemas and data payloads, ensuring data integrity and schema compliance.AWS Cloud Proficiency:Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, S3, and Athena.Ability to automate tests and validations across various AWS services, especially for data integrity checks and event-driven workflows.Jupyter Notebooks:Proficiency in using Jupyter Notebooks for on-the-fly query writing, report generation, and data validations across PCM modules.Capability to leverage Jupyter Notebooks for exploratory testing, debugging, and collaborative reporting.3 Must Haves:1. Python Proficiency - 4/52. API and Kafka Testing - 4/53. AWS Cloud Proficiency - 4/54. GITLAB Pipeline - 4/5