QA / Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled QA / Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in API testing and Java-based automation frameworks to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable automation solutions for REST APIs, validating API contracts, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to drive quality across the software development lifecycle through automation-first testing practices.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based API automation frameworks using REST Assured.
Perform comprehensive API testing using Postman, REST Assured, and other automation tools.
Validate REST APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
Develop and execute contract testing to ensure compatibility between microservices.
Create automated test suites for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Build and execute OAuth2/JWT authentication and authorisation test scenarios.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
Manage and maintain reusable test data for automated testing.
Identify, document, and track defects while collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
Analyse test execution reports and continuously improve automation coverage and framework performance.
Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across teams.
Requirements:
4.6-8 years of experience in QA/test automation engineering.
Strong expertise in API testing.
Hands-on experience with Postman.
Strong proficiency in REST Assured.
Excellent programming skills in Java.
Experience building Java-based test automation frameworks.
Strong understanding of REST APIs and HTTP protocols.
Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger Validation.
Hands-on experience in contract testing.
Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc. ).
Experience with test data management strategies.
Strong understanding of OAuth2/JWT authentication testing.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Good to Have:
Experience with Cucumber (BDD).
Performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or k6
Basic knowledge of security testing principles.
Experience with WireMock or other mocking frameworks.
Hands-on experience with consumer-driven contract testing (e. g., Pact).
Exposure to containerised environments using Docker.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Experience working in product-based or cloud-native engineering environments.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API-driven applications.
Passion for test automation, quality engineering, and continuous improvement.

Experience
4-8 yrs