Test Automation Engineer - QA

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in API automation testing and end-to-end test automationThe ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable automation frameworks using Java and Rest Assured, with the ability to automate complex business workflows across APIs and web applications. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for API and end-to-end testing.
Build and execute automated API test suites using Rest Assured, JavaScript / TypeScript & Java
Automate end-to-end business scenarios involving APIs and web applications.
Develop and maintain UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver where required.
Validate functional, regression, integration, and smoke test scenarios.
Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to identify defects and ensure high-quality releases.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing.
Analyse test results, troubleshoot failures, and improve automation coverage and reliability.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to test strategy and quality improvements.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in test automation.
Strong hands-on experience with Java.
Extensive experience in API automation using Rest Assured.
Experience designing and automating end-to-end test scenarios.
Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for web UI automation.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, authentication, request/response validation, and JSON.
Experience with TestNG or JUnit.
Knowledge of Git, Maven, SQL, and version control practices.
Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc. ).
Strong logical reasoning, analytical aptitude, and debugging skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
Good to Have:
Experience with Cucumber (BDD) and Gherkin.
Exposure to Docker and containerised testing environments.
Experience with performance or security API testing tools.
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Allure or Extent Reports.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience working with microservices-based applications and event-driven architectures.

Experience
6-10 yrs