API Automation Test Engineer

We are looking for an experienced API Automation Testing Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience in API testing, automation framework development, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in REST/SOAP API testing, automation tools, test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain API automation test frameworks. Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end API testing. Validate RESTful and SOAP web services using automation tools. Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts. Analyze API specifications, business requirements, and technical documentation. Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines. Identify, track, and report defects using defect management tools. Perform database validation and backend testing. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure product quality. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and test strategy discussions.

Requirements

Strong experience in API Automation Testing. Hands-on experience with Postman, Rest Assured, Karate Framework, SoapUI, or ReadyAPI. Proficiency in Java or Python. Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs. Strong understanding of HTTP, JSON, XML, OAuth, JWT, and API security concepts. Experience with automation frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit. Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Experience with version control tools such as Git. Knowledge of SQL and database testing. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Additional: Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter. Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Knowledge of microservices architecture. Experience working in DevOps environments. Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Cucumber