Principal Java API Automation Engineer

Dexian; Denton, Roanoke (TX, VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks a seasoned QA Automation Engineer in the United States with 8+ years of API testing and automation experience to drive framework development and cloud-based validation.

You will design and execute test strategies, implement robust automation using Selenium, Rest Assured, JUnit/TestNG, and SQL, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high‑quality software. Strong communication and mentoring of junior testers are valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA experience with API testing and automation.
• Experience building and implementing automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation.

Responsibilities

• Own extensive API testing across systems to ensure seamless integration.
• Lead development and implementation of automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Develop and execute test plans and data design for cloud-based apps.
• Drive high-quality software through robust automation and validation.

Skills

API testing

Automation

Java

SQL

AWS

Agile

Selenium

Rest Assured

Tools

Selenium

JUnit/TestNG

Postman

Rest Assured

AWS SQS

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

RDS

S3

Job description

Job Description

Required Responsibilities

• Extensive background in API testing and automation 8+ years of experience.
• Capability to build and implement automation frameworks from scratch.
• Good knowledge of SQL for effective database validation.
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud environments and services.
• A cooperative approach and a dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes.

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of QA experience across functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on automation experience using frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit/TestNG, and API testing tools like Postman and Rest Assured.
• Strong expertise in validating RESTful APIs, including schema validation, contract testing, performance testing, and test data design.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications, including AWS services (SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3) and distributed systems.
• Skilled in creating test strategies, plans, and documentation for complex, cross?platform applications in an Agile environment.
• Leading the development and implementation of automation frameworks.
• Carrying out extensive API testing to ensure seamless integration.
• Applying your expertise in Java and Rest Assured for robust testing.
• Applying SQL for database validation and using AWS Cloud knowledge for cloud-based testing solutions.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Experience in Agile methodologies (Kanban, SCRUM).
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with multiple teams in the organization globally.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.