Test Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Engineer with a strong background in API testing (manual and automation). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with popular testing tools and frameworks, CI/CD practices, and be comfortable working in Agile environments. This role involves validating backend services, automating API tests, and ensuring the overall quality of applications through consistent testing efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual API testing using Postman to validate functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Automate API testing using RestAssured or Playwright for faster regression and continuous validation.
• Design and document test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on business requirements.
• Log, track, and manage bugs using JIRA or Azure DevOps and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Build and manage test automation pipelines using Jenkins integrated within CI/CD workflows.
• Use Visual Studio or VS Code as primary IDEs to develop and maintain automation scripts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Ensure complete test coverage and conduct smoke, sanity, regression, and integration testing.
• Provide detailed test reports and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in API testing, both manual (Postman) and automated (RestAssured, Playwright).
• Experience with JIRA, Azure DevOps, and other test management tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Good knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON/XML formats.
• Familiarity with SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in rotational shifts and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in end-to-end automation framework development for APIs.
• Exposure to web UI automation tools or frameworks.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL queries for backend validation.
• Experience working on real-time applications in domains like e-commerce or finance.