API Test Automation Analyst

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Work Model: Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 Months

We are looking for an experienced API Test Automation Analyst with 8–10 years of experience to join a dynamic project in Brussels. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API automation testing, Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber, with experience delivering high-quality testing solutions in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated API test frameworks using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber.
• Create comprehensive test cases covering functional, regression, integration, positive/negative, and data-driven scenarios.
• Validate RESTful APIs, including authentication, request/response validation, and error handling.
• Develop mock services using Mockito and WireMock to support testing activities.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Perform API contract testing using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Support database validation and integration testing where required.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and drive continuous improvement in testing practices.
• Document defects, test results, and quality metrics while mentoring junior team members.

Required Skills

• 8–10 years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber.
• Strong knowledge of API functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Git, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of Swagger/OpenAPI and API contract testing.
• Experience with mocking frameworks such as Mockito and WireMock.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases and mainframe integrations is an advantage.
• Understanding of performance testing and OWASP security principles.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or mortgage lending is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Fluent in English.