Senior API Automation REST Assured Tester

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced API Automation Tester with strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for API-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java-based automation using Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, and CI/CD pipelines, along with proficiency in tools such as SOAPUI and GitHub. The role demands a strong understanding of API testing strategies, integration testing, data validation, and continuous testing practices in Agile environments.

This position requires someone who can work closely with developers, DevOps, and business teams to ensure API reliability, performance, and security across multiple environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable API automation frameworks using Java and Rest Assured.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for REST and SOAP APIs.
• Validate API response codes, payloads, headers, schemas, and data integrity.
• Implement BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin syntax.
• Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Perform API regression, integration, and contract testing.
• Identify, log, and track defects using appropriate defect management tools.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure test coverage for functional, negative, and edge-case scenarios.
• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to test strategy definition.

Advanced Responsibilities

• Build reusable API test utilities and libraries.
• Optimize automation execution time and improve framework performance.
• Perform API security testing (authentication, authorization, token validation).
• Validate performance benchmarks and recommend improvements.
• Implement mocking and stubbing for dependent services.
• Support test data creation and environment configuration.
• Mentor junior QA team members in automation best practices.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in

  Java

  for automation framework development.
• Extensive experience with

  Rest Assured

  for REST API testing.
• Expertise in

  API Automation Testing

  for microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in

  SOAPUI

  for SOAP and REST service validation.
• Experience with

  Cucumber BDD

  for test scenario automation.
• Strong knowledge of

  GitHub

  for version control and code collaboration.
• Experience implementing automation suites in

  CI/CD pipelines

  (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Deep understanding of HTTP protocols, REST architecture, and JSON/XML payloads.

Additional Technical Requirements

• Experience with API authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, Basic Auth, API Keys).
• Familiarity with Postman or similar API tools for manual testing.
• Knowledge of test data management and API mocking tools.
• Strong SQL skills for backend data validation.
• Working knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum

  7+ years

  of experience in API automation testing.
• Proven experience in building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience in testing microservices-based architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interaction abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker and container-based testing.
• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with test reporting tools like Allure or Extent Reports.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge API automation projects.
• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and certification opportunities.

Location:

If you are a results-driven API Automation professional looking to contribute to high-impact projects, we invite you to apply and be part of our growing QA automation team.