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# Principal Java API Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Westlake, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Databases, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Junit, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Performance Testing, Postman, Amazon Relational Database Service, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Api Management
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/85af7453-48ef-432b-81b5-d1bab179fb50

## About the Role

* Extensive background in API testing and automation: 8+ years of experience
 * Capability to build and implement automation frameworks from scratch
 * Good knowledge of SQL for effective database validation
 * Familiarity with AWS Cloud environments and services
 * A cooperative approach and a dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes

Technical Skills:

 * 8+ years of QA experience across functional, integration, and end-to-end testing
 * Hands-on automation experience using frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit/TestNG, and API testing tools like Postman and Rest Assured
 * Strong expertise in validating RESTful APIs, including schema validation, contract testing, performance testing, and test data design
 * Experience testing cloud-based applications, including AWS services (SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3) and distributed systems
 * Skilled in creating test strategies, plans, and documentation for complex, cross-platform applications in an Agile environment
 * Leading the development and implementation of automation frameworks
 * Carrying out extensive API testing to ensure seamless integration
 * Applying your expertise in Java and Rest Assured for robust testing
 * Applying SQL for database validation and using AWS Cloud knowledge for cloud-based testing solutions
 * Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
 * Experience in Agile methodologies (Kanban, SCRUM)
 * Excellent collaboration skills to work with multiple teams in the organization globally

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Java API Automation Engineer in Westlake, TX.