K-Tek Resourcing LLC
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Test Engineer, AI-Driven API Automation

120K–140K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted August 13, 2026
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Overview

You will own API test automation design and build for a top-tier client, driving quality across Java-based REST services. You will write and execute BDD tests with Cucumber and lead test strategy for your squad. Expect to collaborate closely with developers and product teams, shaping quality from day one. This role demands advanced hands-on skills in AI-driven API automation and experience at tier1 companies like Apple.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Design and implement AI-driven API test automation frameworks in Java for REST services.
  • 2Build and execute BDD test suites using Cucumber, ensuring reliable regression coverage.
  • 3Lead API testing efforts for your team, setting quality standards and mentoring peers.
  • 4Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid feedback.
  • 5Debug and resolve test failures, improving framework stability and test maintainability.
  • 6Collaborate with developers to review code and clarify API contracts during development.
  • 7Report quality metrics and drive improvements in test coverage and execution speed.

Requirements7

  • 16+ years of software testing experience, with strong API automation background.
  • 2Advanced hands-on expertise in AI-driven API automation, both design and build.
  • 3Deep expertise in Java-based REST API automation testing.
  • 4Hands-on experience writing and executing tests with Cucumber and BDD frameworks.
  • 5Proven leadership ability, guiding test strategy and mentoring team members.
  • 6Preferred: experience at tier1 companies like Apple.
  • 7Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite, payroll).

Salary Insight

$120 - $140k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

javarestcucumberbddapi
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