API Automation Engineer - Software Quality Assurance

<p><p><b>Job Title : </b> API Automation Engineer<br/><br/><b>Location : </b> Pune (Hybrid/Onsite)<br/><br/><b>About the Role : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking passionate and skilled API Automation Engineers to join our expanding Quality Assurance (QA) team in Pune.

If you have a strong enthusiasm for automation, API testing, and modern testing frameworks, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and enhance the quality of our software products.<br/><br/><b>Experience Requirements : </b><br/><br/>Option 1 : Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in API automation testing with a total professional experience of 5+ years<br/><br/>Option 2 : Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in API automation testing with a total professional experience of 7+ years<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API testing using modern frameworks<br/><br/>- Perform thorough testing of REST and SOAP APIs to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance<br/><br/>- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and other QA members to deliver high-quality software<br/><br/>- Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and deployment<br/><br/>- Participate actively in Agile workflows, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives<br/><br/>- Identify, document, and track defects and work with the development team for timely resolution<br/><br/>- Continuously improve testing processes and automation frameworks to increase efficiency and coverage<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Strong hands-on experience in API automation testing<br/><br/>- Proficiency with the Karate testing framework and Java programming language (preferred)<br/><br/>- Solid understanding of REST and SOAP web services<br/><br/>- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)<br/><br/>- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and core software testing concepts<br/><br/>- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills<br/><br/>- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)