Automation Engineer

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.  An Automation Engineer with an API focus is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated solutions that interact with and validate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software systems that rely heavily on inter-application communication.Roles & Responsibilities: API Test Automation: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for APIs, including functional, performance, security, and integration testing. Framework Development: Build and maintain robust and scalable automation frameworks specifically tailored for API testing, utilizing appropriate tools and programming languages (, Python, Java, JavaScript with frameworks like Rest Assured, Postman, SoapUI). CI/CD Integration: Integrate API automation tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and early detection of issues. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects found during API testing, collaborating with development teams for resolution. Performance Monitoring: Monitor API performance metrics and identify bottlenecks or areas for optimization. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for API test cases, automation scripts, and test results. Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to understand API functionalities, requirements, and testing needs. Tooling & Technology: Research, evaluate, and implement new tools and technologies for API automation and testing. Qualifications: Strong understanding of API concepts: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, authentication mechanisms (, OAuth, API keys). Proficiency in programming languages: Such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#. Experience with API testing tools and frameworks: Rest Assured, Postman, SoapUI, Karate, or similar. Familiarity with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc. Knowledge of software testing methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall. Database experience: Ability to query and manipulate data in relational or NoSQL databases. Problem-solving and analytical skills: To diagnose and troubleshoot API-related issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills: To work effectively within cross-functional teams. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.USA Employment Benefits include:  - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more See benefits for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.