API Test Automation Engineer

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

Job Summary 

We are seeking a skilled API Test Automation Engineer with hands-on expertise in Karate 

Framework, REST API Testing, Automation, and CSIRT/Security Testing. The ideal 

candidate will be responsible for validating API functionality, performance, authentication 

mechanisms, and security compliance while ensuring high-quality releases through 

automation and continuous testing practices. 

The role requires close collaboration with Development, DevOps, Security, and 

Architecture teams to identify quality and security risks early in the SDLC and support 

secure application delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

API Testing & Automation 

• Design, develop, and execute API test cases based on business and technical 

requirements. 

• Build, enhance, and maintain API automation frameworks using Karate Framework. 

• Validate REST APIs, request/response payloads, status codes, headers, data 

integrity, and API workflows. 

• Perform API sequencing and end-to-end integration testing. 

• Develop reusable automated test scripts and test data management strategies. 

Security & CSIRT Testing 

• Conduct CSIRT-related API security validation activities. 

• Validate authentication, authorization, access control, and token management 

mechanisms. 

• Perform vulnerability verification and security regression testing. 

• Assess API security risks and validate remediation fixes. 

• Verify adherence to OWASP API security best practices. 

Quality Assurance & Release Testing 

• Execute SIT, E2E, Regression, UAT support, and Release Validation testing. 

• Identify, log, track, and manage defects through closure. 

• Analyze test execution results and prepare quality reports. 

• Support release readiness assessments and production deployment validation. 

CI/CD & DevOps Integration 

• Integrate API automation suites into CI/CD pipelines. 

• Support continuous testing initiatives. 

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve automated quality gates. 

• Ensure test execution and reporting are aligned with Agile delivery practices. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication 

• Work closely with Developers, Architects, Security Teams, and Product Owners. 

• Participate in requirement reviews and test strategy discussions. 

• Provide risk assessments and actionable testing insights. 

• Drive quality improvements across the software delivery lifecycle.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

API Testing 

• REST API Testing 

• API Automation 

• JSON 

• XML 

• API Validation 

• End-to-End Testing 

Automation Tools 

• Karate Framework (Mandatory) 

• Postman 

• CURL 

• Swagger/OpenAPI 

Security Testing 

• CSIRT Testing 

• Authentication Testing 

• Authorization Testing 

• Access Control Validation 

• Vulnerability Verification 

• Security Regression Testing 

API Security 

• OAuth 

• JWT 

• API Security Testing 

• OWASP API Security Principles 

QA & Defect Management 

• SIT Testing 

• Regression Testing 

• Release Validation 

• Defect Tracking & Management 

DevOps & CI/CD 

• CI/CD Integration 

• Automated Testing Pipelines 

• Agile Methodology