API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured

Cognizant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced API Automation Tester with strong Java Selenium and Rest Assured expertise in Chennai. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, designing and executing automated test cases, and collaborating with development and business teams in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years in IT, with at least 4 years in Java Selenium, API testing, and a passion for adopting emerging testing tools.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years IT experience with at least 4 years in Java Selenium.
• Experience in API Rest Assured testing.
• Experience designing scalable Selenium frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated test cases.
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with development and business teams.
• Identify and analyse defects with developers.
• Adopt emerging testing tools; GenAI knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Java Selenium

API testing

Rest Assured

Automation framework design

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Selenium

Rest Assured

Job description

F2F Interview

Interview Date: 26th September 2026

Location: Chennai

We are conducting a Face-to-Face Interview for the API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured) role in Chennai.

Candidates should be available to attend the interview in Coimbatore on 26th September 2026.

Role: API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured)

Location: Chennai

Fulltime with Cognizant

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Java Selenium Rest Assured Automation Tester / SDET with strong expertise in web automation and API testing. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks, developing, and executing automated test cases, identifying and analysing defects, and collaborating closely with development and business teams.

The candidate should have strong programming and automation skills, experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, and a passion for adopting emerging testing tools and technologies. Knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI) and GitHub will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Overall, 5-10 years of experience in IT and Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Java Selenium is must
• Hands on experience in API Rest Assured testing
• Setting up the Selenium environment: Preparing the environment, selecting a language, and setting up tools
• Designed and implemented scalable Selenium frameworks from scratch, improving test efficiency.
• Writing test cases in the preferred language, and adding and escalating scripts to improve them
• Executing tests: Running test suites to identify bugs and faults
• Detect and analyze software flaws and engage with developers to find solutions.
• Resolving issues: Assigning bugs to the development team
• Analysing user requirements: Providing feedback based on user requirements, specifications, and technical design documents
• Staying up to date: Keeping current with testing tools, trends, and methodologies
• Stay up to date with emerging testing tools, trends, and methodologies

Soft Skills:

• Strong knowledge in GenAI and GitHub is added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams.