Senior Automation Engineer (API Testing Specialist)

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (API Testing Specialist) for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Newark, DE. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking a highly technical Automation Engineer with a specialized focus on API and Middleware testing. In this role, you will be the quality gatekeeper for a microservices architecture. You will architect robust automation suites that validate the data integrity, security, and performance of REST and SOAP web services. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute API test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure high-quality product delivery
• Create and maintain automation test frameworks for REST and SOAP bases API's using SOA test, postman or SOAP UI
• Develop reusable test automation components and utilities using Java
• Collaborate with developers, product managers and QA teams to identify, isolate and resolve defects
• Conduct Regression and Integration End to end testing for backend services and API
• Document and track defects, test results and automation metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in API testing and automation
• Deep understanding of RESTful and SOAP-based web services
• Strong experience with SOAP UI, SOA Test, or Postman
• Familiarity with test management and defect management tools like JIRA, Octane
• Experience with CI//CD tools eg: Jenkins
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Pay range: $49.86 - $57.86 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job