API Test Engineer Jobs in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad – 4 to 9 Years Experience | Apply Now
Hiring API Test Engineers with 4–9 Years Experience | Locations: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad
Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability, functionality, and performance of critical APIs in enterprise-level applications? We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled API Test Engineer with 4 to 9 years of experience to join our quality assurance team. This position is open across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, providing flexibility and exposure to top-tier projects in dynamic work environments.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and automating API test strategies that align with our business and technical objectives. You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, product owners, and business analysts to validate the functionality and robustness of APIs that drive modern digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
As an API Test Engineer, you will take ownership of the entire lifecycle of API testing. Your daily responsibilities will include:
✅ Test Case Design & Execution
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Understand and analyze business requirements, technical specifications, and data flows.
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Translate these insights into detailed, scalable, and reusable API test cases.
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Perform manual and automated API tests to ensure that services behave as expected under a variety of conditions.
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Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across internal and external APIs.
🔧 API Testing Tools Expertise
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Leverage leading API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, REST-assured, Karate, and JMeter to perform comprehensive validation of services.
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Write test scripts to validate response codes, headers, JSON/XML payload structures, schema compliance, and response times.
🛠️ Automation & CI/CD Integration
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Develop and maintain automated API test suites.
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Integrate test cases into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI to support continuous testing and faster releases.
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Monitor API health and performance in real-time through automation scripts and alerts.
🧪 Validation of API Responses
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Ensure that HTTP status codes, headers, cookies, and response bodies conform to expected standards.
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Validate edge cases, error messages, and failover behavior under negative test scenarios.
🤝 Collaboration Across Teams
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Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements and provide immediate feedback.
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Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to drive QA excellence.
🐞 Defect Management & Reporting
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Log bugs, issues, and enhancements in platforms like JIRA, TestRail, Quality Center (ALM), or Azure Test Plans.
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Track defect status and work proactively with development teams to resolve them.
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Generate test summary reports, coverage matrices, and QA dashboards to provide visibility to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following skills and background:
🎓 Educational Background
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering disciplines.
🧠 Core Technical Competencies
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Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services, including endpoints, methods, parameters, and security protocols (OAuth, JWT, API keys).
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Proficiency in using Postman or similar API testing tools to create and run collections, manage environments, and analyze results.
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Knowledge of REST-assured or Karate DSL for writing Java-based test cases in BDD/TDD environments.
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Knowledge of using JMeter for evaluating REST API performance under load conditions.
💻 Programming & Scripting
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Hands-on experience with one or more programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Groovy.
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Ability to write custom test scripts and extend framework capabilities as needed.
🔄 CI/CD & Version Control
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Experience in setting up test automation frameworks within CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, or GitHub Actions.
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Skilled in using Git for managing version control and implementing effective branching workflows.
🧩 Soft Skills
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Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
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Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality, bug-free software.
Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)
While not mandatory, the following skills will be considered an added advantage:
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Understanding of GraphQL API testing methodologies.
- Familiar with service virtualization frameworks such as WireMock and MockServer for simulating API behavior.
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Hands-on experience using JMeter to conduct load and performance testing on RESTful APIs.
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Experience with cloud-native applications and microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
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Knowledge of test data management, especially in data-driven API test automation.
Why Join Us?
Our organization fosters a technology-driven, innovation-first culture that values learning, quality, and customer success. As an API Test Engineer, you’ll work with cutting-edge tools and talented professionals in a growth-oriented ecosystem. Some highlights of joining our team include:
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🔄 Agile environment with frequent releases and quick feedback loops.
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💡 Opportunities to work on industry-leading digital transformation projects.
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🧑🏫 Continuous learning through certifications, training programs, and mentoring.
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🌍 Collaborative culture that supports hybrid work models.
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💼 Transparent career progression and skill-based recognition.
Career Path & Growth Opportunities
As an API Test Engineer, you are positioned at the core of quality assurance for software applications and systems. This role opens multiple career pathways, including:
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
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QA Lead / Test Manager
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Performance Test Engineer
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SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
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DevOps Test Engineer
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Quality Architect
With our diverse set of clients, ongoing digital initiatives, and robust technology stack, you can continually evolve in your role and broaden your testing expertise.
Work Locations
You can be based out of any of the following major technology hubs:
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✅ Bengaluru (Bangalore)
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✅ Mumbai
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✅ Pune
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✅ Hyderabad
Each location offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, collaborative workspaces, and an engaging employee experience.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your testing career, click the “Apply Now” button and submit your resume through our online portal. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR team for the next steps, including technical discussions and team fit interviews.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are valued regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams drive innovation and contribute to lasting success.
Conclusion
This is more than just an API testing job—this is an opportunity to join a future-forward company where your expertise will directly impact software reliability, user satisfaction, and business success. If you are someone who enjoys breaking down complex systems, writing elegant test scripts, and making applications fail before they reach production, we want to hear from you.
Take your testing skills to the next level. Apply today and help build resilient, scalable, and high-performance APIs that power tomorrow’s digital landscape.