Java Test Automation Engineer – API & UI

About the Company
Join a long-established organization in the financial services and technology space, known for building, supporting, and securing business-critical digital platforms. As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will play a key role in validating applications, services, and software solutions through strong automation, API testing, and quality engineering practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with software engineering, product, testing, and business teams to design automated tests, support regression and integration testing, and improve overall software quality across modern enterprise systems.

Job Title: Java Software Engineer in Test
Employment Type: Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week
Work Location: Tampa, FL / Coppell, TX
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Summary
Build Quality, Reliability, and Automation at Scale!
We are looking for an experienced professional with strong test automation, API testing, UI automation, backend service validation, and CI/CD integration experience. This role is ideal for someone who can design automated test cases, maintain test frameworks, collaborate across Agile teams, and help ensure secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery.
Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States that permits full-time employment for the duration of the position without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

Primary Skills: Selenium, TestNG, Rest Assured, Karate, Java, Python, API Testing, UI Automation, Backend Test Automation, CI/CD, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloud Bees, Cucumber, Git, JUnit, Jira, SQL
Secondary Skills: Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Test Case Design, Defect Management, Story Refinement, Sprint Planning, Databases, Onsite/Offshore Coordination, Privacy and Security Testing Considerations

What You'll Do
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for APIs, UI, and backend services
Implement and enhance existing automation scripts to support regression and integration testing
Design test cases based on user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria
Perform system integration and automated testing for new or updated applications
Identify, log, track, and help resolve defects using Jira or similar tools
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, or Cloud Bees
Participate in story refinement and sprint planning to ensure clear understanding of requested functionality
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to improve software quality
Stay current with new software testing methodologies, tools, frameworks, and automation technologies
Communicate openly with team members and support a collaborative, team-oriented delivery model

What We're Looking For
Minimum of 4 years of related software testing, automation, or quality engineering experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber
Strong experience with automated testing across UI, API, backend services, regression, and integration scenarios
Hands-on backend test automation experience using Rest Assured or Karate for API testing
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Python
Knowledge of databases and SQL, with the ability to write and optimize queries preferred
Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall
Experience working with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloud Bees, Git, or similar tools
Familiarity with onsite/offshore coordination models and cross-team collaboration
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environments

Preferred Skills & Certifications
Experience testing applications that handle privacy, security, or business-critical workflows

Experience with API automation frameworks such as Rest Assured or Karate
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of software quality practices, test coverage, and defect prevention
Relevant certifications in software testing, automation, Agile, cloud, or quality engineering are a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement
Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to…