Senior QA Engineer - API

Senior QA Engineer - API

Req number:

R4846

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

RemoteWho we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Senior QA Engineer API ready to take us to the next level! If you have strong design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests for APIs (REST, SOAP).and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer - API to design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests for APIs (REST, SOAP). This position will be full-time and remote.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests for APIs (REST, SOAP).

• Validate API functionality, reliability, performance, and security.

• Develop test cases, test scripts, and test data based on API specifications and business requirements.

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system testing for APIs.

• Use API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Spec flow or Karate for automation.

• Work with API documentation tools like Swagger/Open API for test validation.

• Analyze API responses, HTTP methods, headers, and status codes to detect defects.

• Perform load and performance testing using tools like JMeter, Load Runner

• Conduct security testing by validating authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, API keys).

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Report, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps.

What You'll Need

Required:

• 6-8 years of experience in API testing.

• Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP APIs and HTTP protocols.

• Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or Karate.

• Experience in API automation using Java, Python, JavaScript, or Groovy.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

• Strong knowledge of test management tools like TestRail, ADO, or Zephyr.

• Experience working with databases (SQL/NoSQL) for API data validation.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.