API Backend Testing

Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience. • Experience: 4-6 years in Software Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in testing with a proven track record of testing distributed systems, microservices, and backend APIs.. • Test Automation: Skilled in designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks specifically for backend services. • Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably, Python. • API Testing: Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing of REST and/or GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Locust. • CI/CD and SDLC: Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and software development lifecycle concepts, including code review practices, code coverage analysis, continuous testing, and delivery. • Test Process: Experience in creating comprehensive test plans at the service plan, authoring test cases, executing tests, and adhering to QA best practices. • Databases: Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL. • Cloud and Deployment: Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and experience with application deployments, including knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). • Tools and Systems: Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), test management tools (e.g., TestRail), and issue-tracking platforms (e.g., Jira). • Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in fast‑paced Agile development teams with minimal supervision. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.