API Automation Lead - REST Assured Framework

Cognizant Overview :

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ : CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18.5 billion and a market value of $35 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.

At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business : staying one step ahead of a fast-changing world.

We are hiring API Rest Assured Automation Senior Tester and Lead for Chennai Location.

Interview date : 08-Nov-2025, Saturday

Timing : 9.30 am - 1.00 PM

Venue :

Cognizant Technology Solutions,

CKC Campus, Cafeteria SDB-3,1st Floor Right Side (A Wing)

SEZ Ave, Elcot Sez, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Primary Skills : Strong hands-on experience in API Rest Assured along with Java Selenium, BDD Cucumber Framework, SQL (All are mandatory skills)

Minimum 6 years relevant experience in Automation testing is mandatory

Minimum 2-3 years API Automation preferably in Rest Assured is mandatory

Job Description :

• Minimum 6 - 10 years of relevant experience in Automation Testing using Java selenium is must.
• Minimum 2+ years of strong experience in API Automation testing using Rest Assured is mandatory .
• Strong expertise building Scenarios with BDD frameworks – Cucumber, Specflow or similar.
• Strong in Java API testing / Automation is a must – PostMan / RestAssured / Karate or similar.
• Hands on Experience with Test automation frameworks – Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar.
• Strong Coding skills – Java / Jscript, Core Java, Typesctipt or similar.
• Ability to Develop, design and build test automation frameworks from scratch – choosing right frameworks based on project needs
• Cross browser testing / automation using SauceLabs / BrowserStack or similar.
• Ability to work in a flexible / fast paced Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills, problem solving skills.
• Define and report Quality Engineering metrics.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality engineers.
• Hands on Experience on SQL.