XTGlobal - API Test Engineer - POSTMAN/JMeter (5-8 yrs)

Role : API Test Engineer

Location - Hyderabad / Chennai

Fulltime

5+ years ideally

Job Summary :

- We are looking for an experienced API Test Engineer to join our quality assurance team.

- As an API Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the functionality, reliability, and performance of application programming interfaces (APIs) used in our software products.

- You will work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to validate the design and functionality of APIs and ensure they meet the required specifications.

Essential Functions and Tasks :

- Design, develop, and execute test cases for RESTful APIs.

- Perform functional, performance, security, and regression testing on APIs.

- Write automated test scripts for APIs using tools like Postman or JMeter.

- Monitor and evaluate API responses, ensuring they meet performance and functional criteria.

- Collaborate with developers and product managers to identify and resolve issues.

- Report, track, and prioritize defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).

- Perform integration testing to ensure smooth communication between different system components.

- Ensure compliance with API standards, guidelines, and best practices.

- Create and maintain test data to support API testing.

- Provide recommendations for improving the quality and efficiency of the testing process.

Education and Experience Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- 2-3 years' experience in API testing (preferred) or Application Testing.

- 1-2 years' experience in test automation

- Certifications (good to have): ISTQB/ CSTE/ CSQA etc

- Knowledge of API documentation tools like Swagger or RAML

- Experience with CI/CD pipeline and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

- Strong experience in API testing (REST).

- Proficiency in using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, JMeter, or similar.

- Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP, JSON, XML, RESTful architecture).

- Advanced Excel skills.

- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, RestAssured).

- Understanding of different types of testing such as functional, regression, load, and security testing.

- Ability to write SQL queries for database testing.

- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Attention to detail and a passion for quality.

- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Strong time management and organizational skills.

- Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables), and database software skills.

- Knowledge of US Healthcare would be a great plus.