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QA Automation (API)
About the role
QA Automation (API) Engineer at Photon Group focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites for RESTful APIs and microservices. Leveraging tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, JMeter, and BlazeMeter, the role ensures high-quality, scalable software through continuous integration pipelines. The engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams, translates requirements into test cases, and analyzes results to identify defects. Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or C# and a solid grasp of agile practices are essential. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline and bring at least three years of experience in automated testing. The position is based in Chennai, with additional work in Bangalore, and requires on‑site presence.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites
- Build modular performance test scripts for load and scalability
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into test cases
- Execute automated tests and analyze results to identify defects
- Maintain test automation documentation
- Continuously improve testing processes for efficiency
- Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives)
- Work closely with developers to resolve defects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years automated testing experience
Skills
Education
Bachelor's