Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - API / Automation Testing

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with strong expertise in API Automation and Networking Protocols to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in API testing, automation frameworks, and network protocols, along with hands-on experience in validating complex integrations and performance testing across NaaS Skills :

• Minimum 2.6 years in API Automation with strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Proven ability to test REST / SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, JMeter, and other standard tools.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP / IP, VPN, IPSEC, SD-WAN, HA Failover).
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test suites using Selenium, Postman, and Jenkins.
• Expertise in TMF APIs (e.g., TMF 638 Service Inventory, TMF 641 Service Order).
• Experience in testing API integration between multiple IT Responsibilities :
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and GUI testing.
• Perform API performance testing and validate integrations between NaaS components (e.g., NaaP, SD-WAN controllers, SASE).
• Conduct testing in Linux and Windows environments.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and delivery.
• Document test strategies, plans, and reports for stakeholder review.
• Perform design validation, performance testing, and end-to-end workflow validation.
• Assess API performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Lead and mentor QA teams, drive testing strategies, and manage test Proficiency :
• Automation Tools : Selenium, UFT, Cypress.
• API Tools : Postman, JMeter.
• CI / CD : Jenkins.
• Scripting : Bash, OS : Linux, SD-WAN Technologies : Meraki, Fortinet (provisioning and policy validation).
• TMF APIs and NaaS architecture Skills :
• Experience with Single Pane of Glass (SPoG), NaaP, and DigiCOM platforms.
• Exposure to Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtual CPEs.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

(ref : hirist.tech)