Spatial Alphabet - Senior Quality Engineer - API/Automation Testing in Hyderabad, भारत

Senior QE Engineer - API Automation (7+ yrs exp)Location : Hyderabad (Onsite) - Full-timeRole Overview :We are looking for a Senior QE Engineer - API Automation to strengthen our quality engineering capabilities through robust API test automation, reliable test frameworks, and integration of automated validation into CI/CD pipelines. The role also calls for practical use of AI-assisted engineering tools and an understanding of emerging AI-driven quality engineering https://jobeax.com/link/TtkK7BHPbancvnFq Responsibilities :- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated API tests using Playwright API, Rest Assured, or Karate.- Use WireMock to mock internal and external service dependencies and validate service behaviour across scenarios.- Perform exploratory, contract, and manual API validation using tools such as Postman and Testfully.- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.- Manage test suites and coordinate defect tracking using TestRail, Zephyr, and Jira.- Perform cross-platform validation using Sauce Labs, LambdaTest, or similar platforms where applicable.- Where applicable, support integration of SAST, SCA, and DAST checks into API testing pipelines.- Apply cloud platform knowledge across AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent environments, including deployment workflows, secrets management, database services, and cloud-native infrastructure used in test and production.- Document automation frameworks and testing practices, and mentor junior engineers.- Use AI coding assistants to support day-to-day scripting and test generation, and explore AI-enabled approaches to test maintenance, self-healing automation, and intelligent test https://jobeax.com/link/wofyIlkRkzWn1ogO Technical Skills:- 7+ years of hands-on experience on QE Automation (Playwright + Typescript).- Strong hands-on experience with API automation using at least one of: Playwright API, Rest Assured, or Karate.- Experience with service virtualization or dependency mocking using WireMock.- Experience with Typescript.- Working knowledge of API exploration and validation with Postman, Testfully, or comparable tools.- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, and Jira.- Familiarity with cross-platform testing services such as Sauce Labs or LambdaTest, where relevant.- Working knowledge of at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent) and its test/production environment fundamentals.- Ability to document frameworks clearly and provide technical guidance to junior https://jobeax.com/link/YcLAOWiwT70ttaq8 & Emerging QE Capabilities :- Hands-on use of AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex for scripting and test generation.- Understanding of GenAI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic workflows as applied to quality engineering.- Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol (MCP), particularly their potential use in QE tooling and test-data generation.- Experience with or knowledge of SeaLights or an equivalent AI-driven test optimisation and coverage analytics https://jobeax.com/link/zHCKiHmoH3r9JFYO to Have :- Experience integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) into API pipelines.- Exposure to AI-driven test optimisation, intelligent test selection, and self-healing test https://jobeax.com/link/ZLthU28PhggOey9e Success Looks Like :- Maintain dependable, reusable API automation coverage.- Enable repeatable test execution through CI/CD integration.- Improve test reliability through effective dependency mocking and clear framework documentation.- Contribute to team capability through mentoring and practical adoption of AI-assisted QE workflows. (ref:hirist.tech)