We are seeking an experienced API Test Automation Lead with robust 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 SkillsStrong hands‐on experience with REST AssuredExtensive experience in API Testing and API AutomationExperience developing automation frameworks from scratchStrong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, status codes, headers, and authenticationExperience with Postman and Swagger/OpenAPIExperience with TestNG or JUnitExperience integrating automation with Jenkins / GitLab / Azure DevOps CI/CDStrong understanding of Microservices and API integration testingExperience leading or mentoring QA/Automation teams
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📌 Api Automation Test Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 CareCone Group
📍 Melbourne