API Automation Engineer

3 days ago

Minnetonka, MN, United States Tekfortune Inc Full time

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you.

API Automation Engineer
Hybrid onsite in Minneapolis, MN, Milwaukee, WI or Denver, CO
12-month contract +

Must Have:

  • 5-7 years of experience in test automation with a strong focus on API and backend testing.
  • Proven expertise in API contract testing, service mocking, and backend data validation.
  • Hands-on experience with Karate (preferred), RESTinstance, and RestAssured.
  • API Automation: Karate (primary), RESTinstance (Robot Framework integration), RestAssured (Java-based legacy support)
  • Backend Automation: SSHLibrary, CLI wrappers (Python/Java) for backend validations
  • CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

Position Overview
U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior API Automation Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of scalable, high-quality API test suites across our digital platforms. This role will focus on contract testing, security validation, and backend integration for Embedded Finance APIs, internal services, and mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites using Karate, RESTinstance, and RestAssured
  • Lead efforts in contract testing, security validation, and integration testing across service layers
  • Validate backend processes and business rules for systems such as SOR, Domains, and Read Store using SSHLibrary and CLI wrappers (Python/Java)
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA leads to ensure testable service contracts and early defect detection
  • Integrate API automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and ensure test reliability
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, contribute to reusable test libraries, and promote best practices
  • Participate in sprint ceremonies, quality governance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives


Required Experience
  • 5-7 years of experience in test automation, with a strong focus on API and backend testing
  • Proven expertise in API contract testing, service mocking, and backend data validation
  • Hands-on experience with Karate (preferred), RESTinstance, and RestAssured
  • Familiarity with mainframe systems and secure CLI-based validation is a plus
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams
  • Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred


Tooling Expertise
  • API Automation: Karate (primary), RESTinstance (Robot Framework), RestAssured (Java-based legacy support)
  • Backend Automation: SSHLibrary, CLI wrappers (Python/Java)
  • CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • Test Data Management: TDP (Test Data Portal)
  • Reporting: Robot Framework logs, Allure, ReportPortal, Power BI dashboards


Soft Skills & Leadership
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills with a quality-first mindset
  • Effective communicator and collaborator across distributed teams
  • Ability to mentor and support junior team members
  • Comfortable leading innovation pilots and driving continuous improvement


For more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at careers@tekfortune.com . To view all the jobs available in the USA and Asia please visit our website at https://www.tekfortune.com/careers/ .

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