Automation Test Engineer

Job Role- Automation Test Engineer

Location- Pan India- Mphasis Location

About The Company

Ara'sclient is a leading IT solutions provider, offering Applications, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Infrastructure services globally through a combination of technology knowhow, domain and process expertise. Over the years we have left an indelible impression in the IT solutions domain with an impressive clientele and an extensive global presence. Our integrated solutions offering is aimed at creating value for our customers, helping them in improving their business processes with minimum hassles and capital outlays.

The Role :

We are seeking a dedicated API Test Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in web-service testing and development. The ideal candidate will design and execute manual test cases while progressively contributing to automation and CI/CD initiatives. This role blends traditional QA responsibilities with growth opportunities in test automation.

Key Responsibilities

Manual Testing :

- Analyze requirements and design detailed manual test cases to validate software functionality, usability, and performance.

- Execute test cases, record results, and report defects with comprehensive descriptions and steps to reproduce.

- Perform various types of testing, including regression, functional, exploratory, and usability testing.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage and alignment with project goals.

Automation Testing (Preferred) :

- Contribute to the development and execution of basic automation scripts for repetitive and high-impact test cases.

- Support automation initiatives by maintaining and updating test scripts under guidance.

- Assist in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to improve testing efficiency.

Defect Management :

- Track, log, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, q test, or similar platforms.

- Retest resolved issues and provided detailed feedback to developers.

Development :

- Experience to write pre-requisite scripts in POSTMAN

- Create, edit and import schema formats like WADL/WSDL

- Simulate API endpoints with mock servers

- Have extensive hands-on working knowledge on Restful APIs, JSON, OAuth, etc. and how to integrate and test the development code in POSTMAN

Collaboration and Reporting :

- Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.

- Document test cases, results, and issues clearly and concisely.

- Contribute to test planning and strategy discussions.

Skill Required

- Proficient in designing and executing detailed manual test cases.

- Strong understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies.

- Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, q Test).

- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and processes.

- Deep understanding of automation tools such as Rest Assured and/or TOSCA.

- Programming knowledge in Java or JavaScript is required, prescripting knowledge

- Strong hand-on and working knowledge in API development.

- Strong in API testing using tools like Postman.

- Familiarity with continuous integration tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.

- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

- Eager to learn and grow in automation testing.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualification & Experience :

- 4+ years of experience in testing.

- 1+ year as developer

- Any Graduate

- TOSCA certification is preferred.