About the role
We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in API Automation Testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise-grade backend applications and microservices. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing scalable automation frameworks, API validation, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust API automation test frameworks.
- Create and execute automated test cases for REST APIs and Microservices.
- Validate API functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
- Perform regression, integration, and end-to-end API testing.
- Identify, debug, and track defects through to resolution.
- Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in code reviews and continuously improve test automation practices.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Software Testing with a strong focus on API Automation.
- Hands-on experience with API automation tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar frameworks.
- Strong programming skills in Java.
- Experience testing REST APIs and Microservices.
- Good understanding of API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT, Basic Auth).
- Experience with SQL databases and API validation.
- Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good to Have:
- Experience with Selenium or UI Automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerised environments.
- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.