API and Selenium Automation Engineer Test Analyst - API (Parasoft SOATest) or Automation Scripting, Automation Framework experience (Selenium, Java) 9311

Position Title: Test Analyst - Senior

Duration: 12 months

In office 5-6 days/month. Every Wed. and third Friday of the month

Office Location: 81 Bay 22nd Floor

What does the LOB do?: Supports the PEGA Application platform, primarily working with Compass. Application supports retail banking functions (product recommendation, adjudication to new/existing customer) through the platform.

PEGA Application platform, total of 15-16 different applications, most on Pega Platform.

Reason the role is open? New projects upcoming and releasing offshore resources - looking for resources onsite

Need someone who can join with technical background, with API (Parasoft SOATest) or Automation Scripting, Automation Framework experience (Selenium, Java)

What project will this contractor be working on? Upcoming project supporting the Compass application and supporting with day-to-day functions

Job Description:

API and Selenium Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of our digital banking solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate test cases for both APIs and web applications, drive best practices, and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Develop Automation Frameworks:

Architect, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for API and UI testing using Selenium and relevant tools.

Develop automated test scripts for RESTful and SOAP APIs. Validate data integrity, security, and performance of APIs.

Build and execute Selenium-based automation scripts for web applications, ensuring end-to-end test coverage.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.

Test Strategy & Planning:

• Collaborate with QA leads and developers to define test strategies, estimate efforts, and prioritize automation activities.

• Identify, document, and track defects. Provide detailed reports and metrics on test execution and coverage.

• Mentor junior automation engineers. Promote best practices in code quality, test design, and documentation.

• Liaise with business analysts, developers, and product owners to clarify requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in test automation, with a strong focus on API and UI testing.

• Expert-level proficiency in Selenium WebDriver and one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C#).

• Extensive experience with API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI).

• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and processes.

• Solid knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Must Have Requirement:

ParaSoft - API testing or automation experience (Selenium Webdriver)

Experience in banking or insurance domain

Experience in Agile methodologies/practices

Experience in QA - 5+ years in testing applications

QA lead experience (1-2 years)

Jira/Confluence experience

Nice to Have:

Tosca experience

University - Computer Science degree