A client with Kforce is seeking an API Quality Engineer to join their team in a remote setting.
Summary:
The API Quality Engineer will play a critical role in driving innovation and growth for the Digital Banking Solutions business. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the company's digital transformation journey, drive customer-centric innovation and automation, and position the organization as a leader in the competitive digital banking landscape. Specifically, the API Quality Engineer will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive quality assurance strategies and testing processes specifically tailored for APIs across a variety of frameworks (spring, node, etc.)
Develop test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing of APIs, ensuring thorough coverage of requirements and user scenarios
Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts using tools such as Selenium, TestRail, or similar, to streamline regression testing and ensure test repeatability
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps, and collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure automated testing is part of the development workflow
Stay updated with the latest testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and accuracy for APIs
Conduct performance testing, load testing, and scalability testing of APIs to identify bottlenecks, optimize app performance, and ensure smooth user experience under various usage scenarios
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university in a related area
7-10 years of experience with 6-8 years full life cycle development experience and 5-7 years programming and system design experience in financial services or a related industry in directly-related progressively responsible positions, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in creating test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for APIs
Experience in functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, performance testing, and security testing of APIs
Understanding of consumer driven contract testing using tools such as Pact
Experience with API testing frameworks like Rest Assured, mocha/chai
Experience with Postman
Experience with test reporting tools such as ReportPortal, TestRail, Allure, etc.
Strong hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for APIs using relevant tools and frameworks
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation tasks and test script development
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working collaboratively with DevOps teams
Understanding of API app development frameworks, architectures, and technologies to effectively design and execute testing strategies
Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and troubleshoot API performance, compatibility, and functionality issues
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices, including agile testing methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation, defect tracking, and reporting using tools like Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, or similar
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams
Huge plus for those who have done Java/.Net to Node.js transformation in the past
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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