
Functional & API Automation Test Engineer (6+ Years)
Quest Global • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Role & seniority: Senior Software Test Engineer / QA Lead (6+ years in software testing)
Stack/tools: API testing (Postman, REST Assured or similar); backend automation; JavaScript/TypeScript with WebdriverIO or Selenium; BDD (Cucumber, SpecFlow); test data formats XML/YAML/JSON; SDLC/STLC and defect lifecycle; Agile practices; CI/CD familiarity; test reporting (Allure, Extent Reports) (nice-to-have)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design and execute functional test cases (manual and automated) and ensure coverage of business workflows
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Perform API testing and backend automation; develop/maintain BDD-style test suites with Cucumber
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Contribute to test planning, defect tracking/reporting; mentor junior testers; integrate tests into CI/CD; collaborate with Agile teams
Must-have skills
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6+ years in software testing; strong functional, regression, and backend testing
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API testing and backend automation experience
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JavaScript/TypeScript automation with WebdriverIO or Selenium
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BDD frameworks (Cucumber/SpecFlow); data formats XML/YAML/JSON
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Proficiency with STLC/SDLC and defect lifecycle; Agile testing experience; ISTQB Foundation Level
Nice-to-haves
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CI/CD and DevOps workflow integration
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Test reporting dashboards/tools (Allure, Extent Reports)
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication
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Location & work type: Location and work-type not specified in the provided text
Full Description
Job Requirements
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.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business analysts and developers to understand functional requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
Design and execute functional test cases, both manual and automated, ensuring comprehensive coverage of business workflows. Perform API testing and backend automation to ensure robust integration and data validation across services. Develop and maintain BDD-style test suites using tools like Cucumber, integrating functional scenarios with automation scripts. Contribute to test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting across multiple phases of the SDLC. Work closely with Agile teams, actively participating in ceremonies and sprint activities. Support automation efforts by enhancing existing frameworks and integrating functional tests into CI/CD pipelines. Mentor junior testers and promote best practices in functional testing, API testing, and BDD automation.
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.
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.
Work Experience
Required Skills (Technical Competency)
6+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on functional, regression, and backend testing. Strong experience in API testing and backend automation using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar. Hands-on experience in automation using JavaScript/TypeScript with tools like WebdriverIO, Selenium, or similar. Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow). Proficient in test data management using formats like XML, YAML, or JSON. Solid understanding of STLC, SDLC, and defect lifecycle management. Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Agile testing practices. ISTQB Foundation Level certified.
Desired Skills
Exposure to CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into DevOps workflows. Experience with test reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Allure, Extent Reports). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and user experience. Show more Show less