Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - API Testing

<p><p><b>Location : </b> Gurgaon / Bangalore.<br/><br/><b>Experience : </b> 5+ Years.<br/><br/><b>Open Positions : </b> 3.<br/><br/><b>About the Opportunity : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with expertise in automation testing, API validation, integration testing, and regression testing.<br/><br/>Experience working with AI-driven systems will be a strong plus.<br/><br/>In this role, you will design and execute automated tests, contribute to building and enhancing automation frameworks, and ensure the overall quality of our products throughout the software development lifecycle.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.<br/><br/>- Perform API testing (Postman, RestAssured, Karate) to verify endpoints, payloads, and workflows.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with development and product teams to embed quality checks within CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/>- Analyze test results, report defects, and ensure timely resolution using tools like JIRA.<br/><br/>- Maintain automation frameworks and keep test suites up-to-date to match rapid release cycles.<br/><br/>- Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases and improve coverage.<br/><br/>- Validate AI/ML product components, including model outputs, data integrity, and system behavior.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback on testability and quality best practices.<br/><br/><b>Technical Skills Required : </b><br/><br/>- Automation Frameworks : Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.<br/><br/>- API Testing : Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI, or Karate.<br/><br/>- Programming/Scripting : Java, Python, or JavaScript.<br/><br/>- Testing Expertise : Integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.<br/><br/>- CI/CD : Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.<br/><br/>- Version Control : Git (GitHub/GitLab).<br/><br/>- Test Management : JIRA, TestRail, or similar.<br/><br/>- AI/ML Exposure : Hands-on experience validating model results, data pipelines, or AI-driven features.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).<br/><br/>- Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes for containerized testing environments.<br/><br/>- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Locust).<br/><br/>- Awareness of AI-specific challenges such as bias, explainability, and model drift.<br/><br/><b>Soft Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.<br/><br/>- Detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering high-quality software.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)