API Testing Specialist

3 - 7 years

8 - 18 Lacs

Posted:2 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Overview:

API testing

Key Responsibilities:

API Testing:

  • Design, develop, and execute test cases for

    RESTful and SOAP APIs

  • Validate

    request/response payloads

    , headers, status codes, and error handling
  • Perform

    functional

    ,

    regression

    ,

    performance

    , and

    security testing

    of APIs

Automation & Tools:

  • Build and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as

    Postman

    ,

    RestAssured

    ,

    SoapUI

    , or

    Karate

  • Integrate API tests into

    CI/CD pipelines

    using tools like

    Jenkins

    ,

    GitLab CI

    , etc.

Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Work closely with developers and product managers to understand API specifications and business requirements
  • Document test results, log defects, and provide detailed feedback to stakeholders

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure APIs meet performance benchmarks and handle edge cases gracefully
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving testing strategies

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in

    Computer Science

    ,

    Engineering

    , or a related field
  • 2+ years

    of experience in QA or software testing, with a strong focus on

    API testing

  • Solid understanding of

    HTTP

    ,

    JSON

    ,

    XML

    , and API authentication methods (e.g.,

    OAuth

    ,

    JWT

    )
  • Experience with API testing tools:

    Postman

    ,

    RestAssured

    ,

    SoapUI

    , etc.
  • Familiarity with scripting/programming languages:

    JavaScript

    ,

    Python

    , or

    Java

  • Knowledge of

    Git

    for version control and

    JIRA

    for issue tracking

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with

    performance testing tools

    like

    JMeter

    or

    Gatling

  • Familiarity with

    microservices architecture

    and

    containerized environments

    (e.g.,

    Docker

    ,

    Kubernetes

    )
  • Exposure to

    Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • ISTQB

    or similar QA certification

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