API Automation Engineer

Overview

Hybrid Working - London - 2 days a week on site.

Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a skilled API Automation Engineer with strong Java development experience to join our London-based team.

This is not a manual testing role or one focused on tools like SOAP UI - we need someone who can design and build robust test automation frameworks using Java and REST Assured, with a solid understanding of mocking and cloud environments (AWS).

This role is based in London.

This role will be Via Umbrella.

Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a week on site.

Key Skills and Experience

• Design, develop, and maintain API test automation frameworks using Java and REST Assured
• Implement mocking strategies to simulate API responses and dependencies.
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and contribute to test strategy and architecture.
• Work in a BDD environment using Cucumber to define and execute test scenarios.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Java-based API test automation
• Hands-on expertise with REST Assured
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based testing environments
• Strong understanding of mocking tools and techniques
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks like Cucumber
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with contract testing tools (e.g., Pact)
• Exposure to performance testing of APIs
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)