Automation Tester

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in Backend, API, and Microservices testing. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks supporting REST, SOAP, and distributed backend services. This role requires hands-on experience with API validation, database verification, and performance testing in Agile/DevOps environments. The Automation Tester will design automated test scripts in support of user requirements for moderately complex to extremely complex software of IT systems. They will perform activities such as determining what technical testing strategy to implement; converting manual test cases to automated scripts, analyze test case scenarios, identifying validation points and metrics to be collected; ability to identify which protocol is best to use for building scripts and connecting to test environment interfaces; conducting various types of tests and collecting necessary metrics; writing test analysis documents highlighting key findings and recommendations; perform code reviews. The Automation Tester may make recommendations and advise on system improvements, optimization, or maintenance efforts to reduce operating time and improve efficiency. The Automation Tester should have the following skills: • Experience in backend or API test automation • Strong knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices • Experience with performance testing and systems engineering • Experience with JMeter and developing Curl or Shell scripts • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams • Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals ### Key Tasks & Responsibilities - Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to define API and backend testing needs. - Design and develop automated test scripts for REST, SOAP, and microservice interfaces. - Validate API responses, payloads, and data integrity using Postman, Swagger, and SOAP UI. - Execute integration and regression testing for backend systems. - Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python, Java, or Groovy. - Verify backend data using SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL). - Troubleshoot API and data issues through log analysis and diagnostics tools. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Support load and performance testing using JMeter or similar tools. - Participate in code reviews and provide recommendations to improve automation coverage. - Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure system quality and reliability. ### Required Education & Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 10 years of experience - 8–10 years of experience in backend or API test automation The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate working knowledge with several of the following concepts or technologies: Core Expertise - REST / SOAP API Testing - Backend & Microservices Testing - Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI - REST Assured, PyTest, Karate - JSON, XML, WSDL, OAuth, JWT - SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) - Jenkins, Maven, Git, JIRA - TestNG, JUnit, PyTest - Cucumber - Docker / Kubernetes Environments - Performance Testing (JMeter, Locust) - Languages: Java, Ruby, Python, XML Desired Expereince - AWS or other Cloud Platform experience - API Monitoring (e.g., Splunk, Kibana) - TDD / BDD experience - Security and authentication testing - Federal or large-scale enterprise system experience ### Certification Requirements - Relevant certifications desired ### Clearance Requirements - Candidate must be a US Citizen, possess DHS Suitability background investigation or be eligible to qualify for DHS Entry of Duty background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust Clearance ### Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) - None at this time