API Automation testing _25th June26

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** We are seeking a highly experienced API Automation Engineer to lead and deliver automation solutions for API testing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building API test automation frameworks and possess deep knowledge of RESTful web services, testing tools, and CI/CD integration. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain robust API automation test frameworks using tools like Rest Assured, Postman, or Karate DSL. • Write and manage test cases for REST/SOAP APIs, validating endpoints, request/response structures, status codes, and performance metrics. • Build scalable test suites to support regression and continuous testing cycles. • Develop reusable libraries, utilities, and tools to streamline testing activities. • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to understand technical and business requirements. • Integrate API tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or equivalent. • Own defect management and reporting using JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, etc. • Mentor junior testers and guide the team in adopting best practices and tools for API automation. **Preferred candidate profile** Strong hands-on experience in API automation using Rest Assured or similar Java-based libraries. • Proficient in writing test scripts in Java, Python, or JavaScript. • Deep understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, JSON/XML structures, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.). • Experience working with Postman, SoapUI, or Karate for manual and automated API testing. • Sound knowledge of test automation frameworks, version control systems (Git), and build tools (Maven/Gradle). • Familiarity with BDD using Cucumber or Gherkin syntax.