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David Careers

Java Backend API Automation Engineer

Posted 3 days ago

osi engineeringMountain View (CA)
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersCustom Computer Programming Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$65 - $78/hr

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About the role

Backend Api Qa Engineer A global device company is looking for an experienced Backend API QA Engineer to design test cases, automate, and execute tests for their Development QA Lab, with a strong focus on Backend API Automation & validation. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building and maintaining automation frameworks, specifically RestAssured, and possess a deep understanding of backend testing. While Android experience is not required for this role, candidates with additional full-stack skills, including Android, are welcome for future openings.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement high-quality automated tests for backend APIs, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Understand business requirements and create & execute end-to-end test cases that cover both functional and performance testing.
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to design test strategies for RESTful APIs and gRPC calls, ensuring proper validation and testing.
  • Build and maintain a RestAssured framework from scratch, ensuring it is scalable and robust for API automation.
  • Debug, log, and track defects to resolution, ensuring bugs are fixed and tracked to closure.
  • Take ownership of performance and load testing, ensuring the system can handle stress and scale.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks, tools, and services to enhance QA capabilities.
  • Collaborate closely with program management, developers, and other QA leads to ensure high product quality during monthly releases.
  • Contribute to fostering an engineering culture focused on quality across all software features for Knox services.
  • Required Skillset:3-4+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years of backend API automation and performance testing experience.
  • Experience building and maintaining the RestAssured framework from scratch, with a focus on backend API validation.
  • Strong coding skills in Java required, as the automation framework is based on Java.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC calls, and related API testing concepts.
  • Familiarity with performance testing and load testing methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.Solid understanding of QA methodologies and processes, with the ability to design test strategies for new and existing APIs.
  • Excellent debugging skills, with experience in log analytics tools like Kibana.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Bonus Skillset:
  • Knowledge of Android testing.
  • Full-stack testing experience (frontend, backend, and Android) for future opportunities.
Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid work schedule: 3 days/ week onsite)
Pay Rate Range: $65 - $78/hr

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