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An API Backend Testing SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) focuses on building robust test automation frameworks for backend services, ensuring highquality APIs through rigorous testing and collaboration with development teams.

Here s a detailed breakdown of a typical job description for this role

Role Overview

An SDET specializing in API backend testing is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for backend systems and APIs. This role blends software development and quality assurance, ensuring scalable, reliable, and highperforming backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for backend systems and APIs (REST/ gRPC ).

• Design and execute test cases for functional, integration, performance, and security testing of APIs.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including developers, QA engineers, and product managers to define test strategies.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and continuous integration.

• Monitor and analyze test results , identifying root causes of failures and ensuring timely resolution.

• Contribute to code reviews and maintain high standards of test code quality.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages.

• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or similar.

• Knowledge of backend technologies such as RESTful services, gRPC , microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium).

• Understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI .

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.

• Version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in software testing and automation.

• Proven experience in backend/API testing and automation.

Ficial Services, Banking sector/domain experience