API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured)

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

Job summary

Cognizant in Coimbatore is seeking an experienced Java Selenium Rest Assured Automation Tester / SDET to design and implement scalable automation frameworks, and to develop and execute automated tests for APIs and web UI.

The ideal candidate has strong programming and automation skills, hands-on API testing with Rest Assured, experience in Agile/Scrum, and a willingness to work onsite in Coimbatore; GenAI and GitHub knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in IT with at least 4 years in Java Selenium.
• Hands-on experience in API Rest Assured testing.
• Experience designing scalable automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test cases for web and API tests.
• Identify and analyze defects and collaborate with developers.
• Stay updated on testing tools and trends.

Skills

Java programming

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium

Rest Assured

API testing

Automation frameworks

GitHub

Job description

Interview Details

F2F Interview
Interview Date: 26th September 2026
Location: Coimbatore
We are conducting a Face-to-Face Interview for the API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured) role in Coimbatore.

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

Role: API Automation+ Java Selenium(Rest Assured)

Location: Coimbatore

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.