Ndc quality assurance engineer

Responsibilities:

* Lead the testing and validation of NDC solutions, ensuring they meet the required standards and specifications.
* Collaborate with development teams to understand technical requirements and design effective test plans.
* Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects and ensure the quality of NDC implementations.
* Analyze test results, document defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
* Ensure compliance with airline IT systems and global distribution systems (GDS) such as Amadeus.
* Validate XML/JSON payloads using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.
* Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
* Provide detailed reports on testing activities and outcomes to stakeholders.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and methodologies.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Over 8 years of experience in quality assurance within the travel or airline industry.
* Strong knowledge of NDC standards and airline distribution systems.
* Proficiency in using testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured, and JIRA.
* Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Skills:

* Expertise in NDC and airline distribution systems.
* Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools.
* Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing of NDC APIs (OrderCreateRQ, OrderChangeRQ, ServiceListRQ, etc.).
* Knowledge of PNRs, Ticketing, Fare Rules, SSRs, and EMDs.
* Validate XML/JSON payloads using Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.
* Ensure compliance with GDSs (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport) and airline IT systems.
* Analyze and report defects using JIRA with root cause analysis.
* Collaborate with developers and business teams to resolve issues.
* Stay updated with IATA NDC schema changes.
* Support NDC Level 4/5 compliance certification
* Strong understanding of travel industry trends and technologies.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent presentation and training skills.
* Experience with defect tracking and reporting using JIRA.
* Ability to collaborate with developers and business teams to resolve issues.