API Automation Test Engineer

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a seasoned API Automation Testing Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience in the development of API testing automation frameworks and ensuring quality assurance.
• The successful candidate must have a solid background in REST and SOAP API testing automation tools, test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and sustain API automation testing frameworks.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end API testing.
• Utilize automation tools to validate RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Create, execute, and manage automated test scripts.
• Examine API specifications, business requirements, and technical documentation.
• Integrate automated testing suites within CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify, document, and report defects using defect management tools.
• Carry out database validation and backend testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure the quality of the product.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and discussions regarding test strategies.

Technical Skills Required:

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

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Experience in DevOps environments.
• Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.

Preferred Expertise:

Domain->Finacle-IVS->Automation testing, Technology->API Testing->Postman