Senior API Test Engineer

Position Description:

Job Description: Senior API Test Engineer

Experience: 68 Years
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

CGI is seeking a skilled Senior API Test Engineer with strong experience in API automation and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber. The ideal candidate should be proficient in building scalable automation frameworks and validating microservices-based architectures.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities
Design develop and execute API test scenarios using Cucumber (BDD approach).
Write feature files (Gherkin syntax) and implement step definitions.
Perform functional integration regression and end-to-end API testing.
Build and maintain API automation frameworks using tools like Rest Assured Cucumber / Karate / Postman.
Validate REST and SOAP APIs including request/response headers and status codes.
Work closely with product owners developers and QA teams to translate requirements into BDD scenarios.
Perform data validation using SQL queries and ensure backend data consistency.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps).
Maintain test reports using tools like Cucumber Reports / Extent Reports.
Identify log and track defects using JIRA / Azure DevOps.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables.
Mentor junior team members and enforce QA best practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required Skills
68 years of experience in software testing with strong focus on API automation
Hands-on experience with:
Cucumber (BDD framework)
Rest Assured (Java preferred)
Postman / SoapUI
Strong expertise in:
Gherkin syntax (Given-When-Then)
Writing reusable step definitions
Strong knowledge of:
RESTful APIs & SOAP services
JSON / XML validation
HTTP protocols and methods
Programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python
Experience with test frameworks like TestNG / JUnit
Database knowledge with strong SQL skills
Experience with authentication mechanisms (OAuth2 JWT etc.)
Hands-on experience in CI/CD integration
Understanding of microservices architecture
Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience with Karate DSL (BDD-style API testing)
Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter)
Experience in Docker / Kubernetes environments
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure)
Experience with contract testing (Pact)
Domain experience in Banking / FinTech / Healthcare
Educational Qualification
Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT or related field

Skills:

• Banking

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.