API Automation Tester

Position Summary

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 2 days per week - subject to change at any time.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled API Automation Tester with hands-on experience in API testing, automation frameworks, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and execute automated API tests while working closely with cross-functional teams in a Scaled Agile environment.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain API automation frameworks using Rest Assured.
• Create, execute, and validate API test cases using Postman for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Develop reusable scripts and utilities using Python to support automation, data preparation, and validation tasks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster release cycles.
• Analyze requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure full coverage of API flows.
• Participate in Scaled Agile (SAFe) ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide clear testing dashboards, reports, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards and contribute to process improvements.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on API automation.
• Hands-on experience with: Rest Assured (mandatory)
• Postman (collections, environments, scripting)
• Solid scripting knowledge with Python for automation tasks.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery models.
• Knowledge of API architecture, REST principles, JSON, and microservices testing.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in enterprise or financial services environments is an asset.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000–$115,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Life at CGI

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

• You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
• Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
• You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Key skills/competency

• API Testing
• Automation Frameworks
• Rest Assured
• Postman
• Python Scripting
• CI/CD Integration
• Scaled Agile (SAFe)
• JSON/REST Principles
• Microservices Testing
• Defect Management