api automation

Key Responsibilities :

• API Test Automation :
• Design, develop, and execute automated API test scripts for RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services .
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks for API testing using tools like Postman , RestAssured , SoapUI , or JMeter .
• Ensure that API endpoints meet functional, regression, performance, and security requirements through automation.
• Test Plan & Strategy :
• Define the test strategy for API testing and automation.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand API specifications , user stories, and business requirements .
• Develop test plans , test cases , and test data for API automation based on detailed API documentation.
• Test Execution & Reporting :
• Execute automated tests regularly as part of CI / CD pipelines and provide detailed test reports.
• Track and report API testing results, identifying defects and work with developers to resolve them.
• Maintain a detailed record of defects and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Performance & Load Testing :
• Automate performance and load tests to ensure APIs can handle expected traffic and data loads.
• Utilize performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter , Gatling ) to measure API response times, scalability, and stability.
• Security & Compliance Testing :
• Automate security testing for APIs, including authentication , authorization , and data encryption .
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards for API development and testing.
• CI / CD Integration :
• Integrate API test automation into CI / CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Work with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of API testing into automated deployment pipelines.
• Collaboration with Development Teams :
• Collaborate closely with backend developers to understand API functionality, edge cases, and integration points.
• Review API documentation and provide feedback for improvement to ensure the consistency and clarity of API specifications.
• Maintain Automation Frameworks :
• Continuously improve and refactor automation frameworks to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
• Maintain automated test scripts and libraries to ensure they stay current with changing application functionality and APIs.
• Test Reporting & Analytics :
• Provide detailed test reports and analytics to the team and management on the status and results of API tests.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement based on test results and provide recommendations to enhance API quality.

Skills and Qualifications :

Mandatory Skills :

Desired Skills :

Skills Required

Aws, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI