API Test Automation Engineer
Job Details
Hiring Process
Time to Answer
2 open days
Process
1 Phone Call
1 Onsite Interview
Days to get an Offer
4 Days after Interview
Overview
Experienced API Test Automation Engineer with 10+ years in software testing and 5+ years in API automation using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber. Skilled in functional, regression, and integration testing of RESTful APIs, including authentication, validation, and error handling. Experienced with CI/CD, Git, mocking frameworks, Swagger/OpenAPI, and backend testing with Java and Spring Boot.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage testing activities including creating test plans and test cases in Octane, developing automated tests, conducting integration tests, and supporting business acceptance tests.
- Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to increase test coverage, reduce manual testing, and accelerate delivery while ensuring high software quality.
- Plan, execute, and support different testing phases (Integration, Regression, Business Acceptance).
- Develop automated tests using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber (BDD approach) to validate backend services for mortgage loan processing.
- Develop comprehensive test suites covering functional, regression, and contract testing for RESTful APIs.
- Ensure alignment with business and technical requirements, and integrate the test framework with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to enable automated testing in Agile sprints.
- Define and maintain test data strategies, including mocking external dependencies (e.g., mainframe APIs) to ensure isolated and reliable test execution.
- Analyse API responses for correctness, performance, and security, including validation of status codes, response payloads, headers, and error handling.
- Collaborate with developers to identify and troubleshoot defects, providing clear reproduction steps and logs for efficient resolution.
- Act as a quality advocate within the squad, promoting shift-left testing and test-driven development (TDD/BDD) practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (refinement, planning, retrospectives) to improve testability and mitigate risks.
- Work with Product Owners to refine acceptance criteria and translate business rules into executable Gherkin test scenarios.
- Monitor and report on test coverage, defect trends, and automation efficiency to support continuous improvement.
- Mentor junior team members on API testing best practices, tools (e.g., Insomnia, Swagger), and automation techniques.
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Stay updated on emerging testing tools and methodologies and propose improvements to the squad.
Must Have Skills
- Minimum 10 years of experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in API test automation using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber.
- Strong background in functional, regression, and integration testing for APIs.
- Ability to design test cases covering positive/negative scenarios, edge cases, and data-driven testing.
- Experience with mocking frameworks (e.g., Mockito, WireMock) to simulate dependencies.
- Hands-on expertise with RESTful APIs, including request/response validation, authentication (e.g., OAuth2, Basic Auth), and error handling.
- Proficiency in Java 8 and Spring Boot for backend testing and mocking.
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Knowledge of Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation and contract testing.
- Basic understanding of performance testing and security testing.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with databases (Oracle) and mainframe integrations is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Result-oriented, structured, and organised.
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
Work at yechte
We are an independent digital consultancy with ambitious goals and a global presence. We support a diverse range of companies, building digital teams and delivering innovative digital solutions. Our multicultural and diverse workforce, comprised of ‘Global Citizens’, reflects this inclusivity.
We care about work-life balance and meeting the expectation of a growing team, investing in people because they are our greatest asset. Our consistent growth is a testament to this commitment.
Come work at yechte, a company on the rise, offering excellent benefits, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to learn from accomplished leaders. We are always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team.
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You work on real digital projects and make tangible contributions to the company. We want to provide to each individual personal, professional and social growth.
Flexibility
We care about your wellbeing. At yechte we offer flexi-hours and hybrid home/office work arrangements, enhancing employee work-life balance and productivity.
Attractive Benefits
We care about your comfort. At yechte we offer cost-effective and eco-friendly mobility plans, food allowances, and comprehensive healthcare support, enhancing employee satisfaction.
Personal Development
We care about your growth. At yechte we offer to boost your personal growth through tailored IT trainings and certifications, fostering a culture of agility and tech-driven expertise.
