Sr. SDET (API Testing)

Capgemini; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini seeks an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and execute automated test frameworks for APIs and enterprise applications in a US-based setting. The role combines software development, QA engineering, and automation testing within an Agile context.

The ideal candidate will automate RESTful and SOAP API tests, validate requests and responses, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks.
• Strong API testing knowledge for RESTful and SOAP services.
• Proven ability to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile development ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated tests for APIs and enterprise apps.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate requests, responses, headers, payloads, and error handling.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies.
• Analyze results, report defects, and drive resolutions.
• Document tests, scenarios, and automation reports.

Skills

API Testing

Test Automation

Automation Frameworks

RESTful & SOAP APIs

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Test Documentation

Tools

Scripting (Python/Java)

CI/CD Tools (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in API Testing and Test Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test frameworks to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications and APIs. The role requires a blend of software development, quality engineering, and automation testing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate API requests, responses, authentication, headers, payloads, and error handling.
• Create automated test suites and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams for resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Create test documentation, test cases, and automation reports.