Senior QA Automation Engineer API Automation

About Mindstix Software Labs

Mindstix accelerates digital transformation for the world's leading brands. We are a team of passionate innovators specialized in Digital Experiences, Enterprise Mobility, Cloud Engineering, and Data Science.

Our UX studio and modern-stack engineers deliver world-class products for our global customers, including Fortune 500 enterprises and Silicon Valley startups. Our work impacts a diverse set of industries such as eCommerce, Luxury Retail, SaaS, Consumer Tech, Health Tech, and Hospitality.

A fast-moving open culture powered by curiosity and craftsmanship. A team committed to bold thinking and innovation at the very intersection of business, technology, and design. That's our DNA.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mindstix is looking for a highly skilled Senior API Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and automation testing. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in API automation using Karate Framework, JavaScript, and BDD (Gherkin).

The individual will be responsible for designing scalable automation frameworks, automating REST APIs, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure product quality.

• Design, develop, and maintain API automation test suites using Karate Framework.
• Develop reusable automation components and utilities using JavaScript.
• Write clear and maintainable BDD feature files using Gherkin syntax.
• Automate RESTful APIs and validate request/response payloads, headers, authentication, and business rules.
• Perform API contract validation, schema validation, and data-driven testing.
• Integrate automation suites with Jenkins, Gitlab,Jenkins Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Execute regression, smoke, and integration test suites.
• Analyze API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI) and derive comprehensive automation scenarios.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and QA teams during sprint planning and execution.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure automation coding standards are followed.
• Debug failures, identify root causes, and provide quality recommendations.
• Contribute to framework enhancements, reporting, logging, and reusable utilities.
• Track and report automation execution metrics using Allure Reports or equivalent reporting tools.
• Support shift-left testing practices by participating early in the SDLC.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Automation Testing or API Testing are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Testing and Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Karate Framework.
• Excellent knowledge of REST API Automation.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript.
• Experience writing BDD test scenarios using Gherkin.
• Experience working with JSON and XML payloads.
• Strong understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, headers, cookies, and authentication mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, and Basic Authentication.
• Experience using Git for source code management.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Who Fits Best

• Passion for quality engineering and automation.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
• Ability to build scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor junior automation engineers.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Continuous learner with enthusiasm for modern automation technologies.

Benefits

An opportunity to work in a competitive environment with top-tier engineers in your industry. Flexible working environment, competitive compensation and perks, health insurance coverage, rewards and recognition, accelerated career planning. An opportunity to build products and solutions at a truly global scale.

Location

This position is primarily based at our Pune (India) headquarters, requiring all potential hires to work from this location. A modern workplace is deeply collaborative by nature, while also demanding a touch of flexibility. We embrace deep collaboration at our offices with reasonable flexi-timing and hybrid options to our seasoned team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mindstix is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity,

gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status