API Test Automation Engineer

Allied Testing is a leading specialist QA and testing international firm with focus on the finance industry.

We are looking to hire a Test automation engineer to work on an outsourcing project for a client. Both junior and senior level candidates will be considered.

The job will require working in a distributed international environment with both local and remote teams. Successful candidates will have to communicate in English with other team members and management on a daily basis.

Requirements:

Experience in backend and REST API automation testing

Strong knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming

Hands-on experience with REST Assured and API automation frameworks

Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, headers, authentication, JSON, and XML

Experience using modern AI tools, such as Claude Code, to accelerate test automation.

Experience with JUnit or TestNG

Experience validating backend data using SQL

Familiarity with Git version control

Understanding of CI/CD tools and pipelines, such as Jenkins

Familiarity with Maven and dependency/build management

Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, negative, and end-to-end testing

Ability to troubleshoot API failures using logs and debugginFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and defect tracking tools

Fluent written and spoken English

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to understand technical requirements with complex logic

Experience with UI test automation, and using tools such as Playwright is a plus.

Experience in the financial industry is a plus.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is a plus.

Conditions:

We offer a pleasant, healthy, challenging but rewarding work environment and a base compensation depending on individual skills and experiences.

The salary depends on the experience and skills of the candidate.

Trial period: 2 months

Financial and career opportunities.

Only CVs in English will be considered.