Worked on stabilizing integration tests for the Offset API in the apache/kafka repository, focusing on improving continuous integration reliability. Addressed a persistent test flakiness issue by increasing the read timeout to accommodate delays in connector startup and partition assignment, which previously caused unreliable test results. After implementing the fix, removed the flaky-test annotation to reflect the improved stability. Utilized Java for test automation and integration testing, demonstrating a methodical approach to debugging and test infrastructure maintenance. The work resulted in more reliable Offset API integration tests, reducing CI noise and contributing to a smoother development workflow for the repository.