Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - API Testing

Job Title :

QA Automation Engineer Python, Shell Scripting & API Testing.

Experience :

4 to 8 years.

Location :

Chennai.

Mode :

5 days WFO.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented API Test Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Shell scripting, and API testing using open-source tools.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with observability platforms like Logstash, Kibana, and Elasticsearch, and will be proficient in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) for issue tracking and performance testing tools is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Shell scripting.
• Design and implement robust python-based API testing frameworks (e.
• Pytest,
• Robot Framework,
• Postman/Newman,
• Requests,
• HTTPx,
• Locust (for load and performance testing).
• Schemathesis (for contract testing).
• Taurus (for YAML-based API testing).
• Integrate API tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Analyze logs and metrics using ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to identify test failures and system anomalies.
• Create and maintain Shell scripts for test environment setup and automation.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Track and manage bugs, test cases, and tasks using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Contribute to test documentation, including test plans, execution reports, and dashboards.
  

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and Shell scripting.
• Deep understanding of API testing methodologies and open-source Python tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Logstash, Kibana, and Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) for issue tracking and test management.
• Solid grasp of HTTP protocols, JSON, API security, and error handling.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  

Good To Have

• Exposure to performance testing tools like Locust, JMeter, or Gatling.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  

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