Software Engineer in Test

About the job

Job Title : Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – API & BDD Automation

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

with proven expertise in automating API tests for both

SOAP and RESTful services . This role emphasizes backend automation using Java and BDD frameworks

The successful candidate will develop and maintain automated test scripts while ensuring robust validation of service interactions, leveraging modern Java techniques and frameworks.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in

Java (version 8 or higher) , with a focus on clean and maintainable code.

Solid hands-on experience with

API test automation

(REST and SOAP), preferably using

RestAssured .

Experience in

Java SOAP web service integration , including working with

JAXB-generated client stubs

from WSDL / XSD to handle XML marshalling, unmarshalling, and schema validation within test automation.

Good understanding of

BDD concepts

and experience working with the

Cucumber framework .

Knowledge of

test automation best practices , including test data management and modular design.

Familiarity with version control and build tools ( Git ,

Maven ) and test execution frameworks like

TestNG

or

JUnit .

Experience working in

Agile development environments

and contributing to cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test scripts

for SOAP and REST APIs using

Java and RestAssured .

Work with

Java-based SOAP web service integrations , utilizing

JAXB-generated client stubs from WSDL / XSD

to enable seamless XML marshalling, unmarshalling, and schema validation as part of test automation.

Implement and support

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

test frameworks using

Cucumber , including :

Writing expressive and maintainable

Gherkin feature files .

Developing modular and reusable

step definitions

in Java.

Managing

hooks, tags, and context objects

to streamline test execution.

Create

data-driven test scenarios

using DataTables, Scenario Outlines, and external data sources such as JSON and Excel.

Apply

Java 8+ features , such as Streams and Optionals, to write efficient and clean test code.

Model API requests and responses using well-structured

POJOs

and utilize

Enums

to organize test data and input validation.

Integrate automated tests into

CI / CD pipelines

and collaborate closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams.

Participate in defect analysis, test strategy reviews, and continuous test optimization.