API test automation expert - Pytest & Python

Hiring: Python + Pytest API Automation Specialist (Remote, Contract)

TechVallunar is looking for a skilled API Test Automation Engineer to join our remote team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing clean, maintainable automated tests and understands how to test APIs in a realistic, production-oriented way.

This is not a UI automation role. The focus is on backend and API quality.

About TechVallunar

TechVallunar is a technology consulting and solutions company working with global clients. We focus on engineering quality, automation, and building reliable systems rather than quick fixes.

Role Overview

As a Python + Pytest API Automation Specialist, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated API tests using Python and Pytest
• Build reusable API clients and helper utilities
• Create positive, negative, and data-driven test scenarios
• Validate core API workflows such as create, retrieve, update, and delete
• Analyze test failures and provide clear feedback to engineering teams
• Contribute to improving test strategy and automation practices

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with Python
• Hands-on experience with Pytest (fixtures, parametrization, markers)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, and authentication
• Experience with requests or httpx
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills
• API contract or schema validation
• Test reporting (JUnit XML, pytest-html, Allure)
• CI/CD integration experience

Hiring Process

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a practical Python + Pytest API automation assignment that reflects real project work.

Why Join TechVallunar

• Fully remote contract role based in India
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on real-world systems with a strong focus on quality engineering