API Tester

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Who 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

Senior QA Engineer - API

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests for API Postman.

• 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 application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.