Automation Developer-API tester

Role: Automation Developer-API tester

Location: Arlington TX (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Day to Day job Duties:

• Design and develop automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and C# for web-based financial applications
• Create and maintain BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) test scenarios using SpecFlow and Gherkin syntax
• Build and enhance Page Object Model (POM) framework components for improved test maintainability
• Develop data-driven test scenarios with dynamic test data management
• Integrate API testing with UI automation for end-to-end validation
• Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution
• Collaborate with QA Business Analysts and Development teams to understand requirements and translate them into automated test cases
• Maintain and refactor existing test automation codebase for scalability and performance
• Create comprehensive test documentation and reports
• Troubleshoot test failures and identify root causes (application bugs vs. test script issues)
• Mentor junior automation engineers on best practices and framework design

Basic Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Must have minimum of 5 years of experience in all the below areas.

Programming Languages:

• Strong proficiency in C# (.NET 6/8)
• Experience with object-oriented programming principles

Test Automation:

• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Expertise in Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
• Experience with SpecFlow or similar BDD frameworks (Cucumber Behave)
• Proficiency in writing Gherkin feature files and step definitions

API Testing:

• Experience with RESTful API testing
• 2Knowledge of JSON manipulation ( or )
• 3Understanding of HTTP protocols and web services

Development and Testing Tools:

• Visual Studio 2022 or similar IDE
• Git version control (Azure DevOps preferred)
• NuGet package management
• Postman
• Soap UI
• Karate Lab
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements

Degree: Bachelors in computer science OR equivalent work experience.

• Nice to Have; (But not a must):
• Knowledge of agile/scrum methodologies