Senior Automation Engineer - API Testing

Cognizant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Senior API Automation Engineer in Halifax. Responsible for designing and implementing automated tests for APIs, you will enhance quality through various automation frameworks. Ideal candidates have 6-10 years in QA and proficiency in Java-based testing. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, emphasizing work-life balance and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in software development or quality assurance.
• 3+ years of API automation Testing using Postman and RestAssured.
• Proficiency in writing efficient Java code for RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop RESTful APIs using Java and perform API testing.
• Maintain automation frameworks for repetitive tasks.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools for execution.

Skills

Java-based API testing

API automation with Postman

Automation Framework Design

SQL and data integrity checks

Cross-Browser Testing

Agile methodologies

Tools

Rest Assured

Selenium

JIRA

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are looking for a Senior API Automation Engineer experienced in Java-based API testing and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing automated tests for APIs to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications You will design and implement robust test suites to validate our backend services, ensure service reliability, and improve CI/CD test efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop RESTful APIs using Java and perform API testing using Rest Assured framework.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual testing efforts.
• Build comprehensive API test suites covering functional, integration, negative, regression, and contract tests.
• Integrate automation suites with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for automated execution and reporting.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Maintain test cases and track defects using JIRA, Zephyr, or equivalent tools.
• Work closely with developers, QA leads, and architects to review APIs, ensure test readiness, and improve API quality from design to release.

Required skills

• 6-10 years of experience in software development or quality assurance with expertise in API automation testing
• Must have 3+ years of expertise in API automation Testing using Postman and RestAssured, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency in writing efficient code using Java for developing RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Automation Framework Design and Development using Selenium with Java, TestNG, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Expertise in defect management tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM.
• Experience with CI/CD tool like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data integrity checks for Data Validation & ETL Testing.
• Cross-Browser and Mobile Testing: Using tools like Appium or BrowserStack.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and test lifecycle management.

Preferred skills

• Cloud Migration Testing experience (Azure or GCP environments).
• Understanding of OWASP principles and basic security validation.
• Familiarity with tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Domain Knowledge: Transportation and Logistics systems, including supply chain workflows.

We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working Arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Halifax, NS. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.