QA Engineer

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented API QA Engineer with hands-on experience in REST and SOAP API testing, database validation, and automation testing. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development principles, experience in Agile/Scrum environments, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across multiple teams.

You will play a key role in the planning, scripting, execution, and defect management for mission-critical API services, including interactions with 3rd-party APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, write, and execute test cases for REST and SOAP APIs to ensure proper test coverage.
• Develop automated API test scripts using tools such as Karate Labs, Postman, JMeter, or similar.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with developers, BSAs, and QA leads.
• Conduct end-to-end testing involving various integrated applications.
• Work closely with QA Lead to support all testing activities and defect lifecycle management.
• Use SQL queries for data validation and support backend testing efforts.
• Monitor and maintain regression test suites, adapting them as product features evolve.
• Participate in off-hours production release testing when required.
• Collaborate across multiple Scrum teams, contributing fresh ideas and promoting a quality-first mindset.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing.
• Proven expertise in REST and SOAP API testing using tools like Postman, ThunderClient, SOAP UI.
• Strong SQL skills to query and validate backend data.
• Experience with automation frameworks (Karate Labs preferred; Selenium/Java/C# also acceptable).
• Understanding of SDLC, QA frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, and drive testing efforts forward.
• Strong soft skills: vocal, collaborative, idea-driven, and a strong team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience interacting with third-party vendors and APIs