Api Tester

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced API Automation Tester with 5-10 years of experience in API Testing, Automation Testing, and Selenium Automation. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing and implementing automation frameworks, validating REST/SOAP APIs, and ensuring end-to-end quality of web applications through robust test automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain API automation test frameworks and scripts.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate RESTful and SOAP APIs using automation tools and frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Selenium for web applications.
• Create test plans, test cases, and test data for API and UI testing.
• Analyze automation test results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure automation coverage and improve testing efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Required Skills

API Testing

• Strong hands-on experience in API Testing.
• Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs.
• API validation using Postman, Swagger, and automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of JSON, XML, and API authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, Basic Auth).
• Experience with API automation using Java/Python frameworks.

Automation Testing

• Experience in designing and developing automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Data-Driven, Hybrid, and Keyword-Driven Frameworks.
• Experience with TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, or similar frameworks.
• Test execution, reporting, and defect management expertise.

Selenium Automation

• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Page Object Model (POM) Framework implementation.
• Cross-browser automation testing.
• Handling dynamic web elements and synchronization techniques.

Programming Skills

• Java or Python programming experience.
• Strong OOP concepts.
• Collections, Exception Handling, and Multithreading knowledge.

CI/CD & Version Control

• Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions.
• Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing practices.

Database Testing

• SQL Queries.
• Database validation and backend testing.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

Preferred Skills

• Rest Assured.
• Karate Framework.
• Playwright automation.
• Docker and Kubernetes basics.
• Performance testing exposure using JMeter.
• Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.