Mobile Automation Tester (API)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for mobile applications and related APIs.
• Design and implement API test cases covering functionality, reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of mobile app APIs.
• Use API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, or similar frameworks.
• Integrate API tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Analyze test results, log defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Document test plans, test cases, and provide clear reports on testing status and quality metrics.
• Stay updated with emerging testing tools and best practices in mobile and API automation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mobile application testing with a focus on API automation.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience with API testing tools/frameworks like Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, or Karate.
• Familiarity with mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and their testing requirements.
• Experience in integrating automated tests with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services, JSON, XML, and HTTP protocols.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills and Certifications:

• Experience with mobile automation tools like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) for API load testing.
• Knowledge of security testing and API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT).
• Certifications such as ISTQB Automation Engineer, Certified Software Tester, or equivalent.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.