Principal Automation API Automation Engineer with Java Onsite

Job Title: Principal Java API Automation Engineer Onsite

Location: One Destiny Way Westlake, TX 76262 - Local candidates only. Onsite interview required.

Mode of Hire: Contract

Project Description:

Critical Mainframe Modernization initiative

Required Skills:

• Candidates need to be heavily focused on API automation. API automation is the priority here.
• Strong SQL
• Must have experience in an AWS environment (do not have to be experts)
• Must have strong Java programming knowledge

Interview Process:

2 rounds first with QA team and second hiring manager (optional). Onsite interview required.

The Expertise we re looking

• 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.