We are seeking an experienced
API Test Automation Lead
with strong hands‐on expertise in
REST Assured and Java
to lead API automation, test strategy, and quality engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience designing scalable API automation frameworks, leading testing teams, and validating complex REST APIs and microservices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of
API automation frameworks using REST Assured and Java
.
Define and implement
API test strategies, automation approaches, and best practices
.
Develop automated test scenarios covering
functional, integration, regression, negative, and end-to-end API testing
.
Validate
REST APIs, microservices, request/response payloads, status codes, headers, authentication, and error handling
.
Integrate API automation suites with
CI/CD pipelines
for continuous testing.
Work closely with developers, architects, business teams, and other QA teams to identify quality risks and testing requirements.
Perform API validation using tools such as
Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI
.




Implement test data management, reusable utilities, assertions, reporting, and framework enhancements.
Mentor and guide automation engineers and drive technical excellence within the QA team.
Analyze automation failures, investigate defects, and work with development teams for resolution.
Contribute to overall
test planning, estimation, defect management, and quality metrics
.
Mandatory Skills
Robust hands‐on experience with
REST Assured
Extensive experience in
API Testing and API Automation
Experience developing automation frameworks from scratch
Strong knowledge of
REST APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, status codes, headers, and authentication
Experience with
Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI
Experience with
TestNG or JUnit
Experience integrating automation with
Jenkins / GitLab / Azure DevOps CI/CD
Strong understanding of
Microservices and API integration testing
Experience leading or mentoring QA/Automation teams
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📌 Api Automation Test Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 CareCone Group
📍 Melbourne