About the role
We are seeking a Backend Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests, ensuring the high quality of our backend services. The Backend QA Engineer will play a crucial role in our product development lifecycle by designing effective test cases, identifying system issues, and collaborating with developers to implement solutions.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases for backend services.
Perform automated testing using REST Assured (Java) to validate API functionality, reliability, and performance.
Create, maintain, and execute Postman scripts for API testing and validation.
Leverage Swagger documentation to understand APIs and create effective test scenarios.
Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.
Participate actively in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Contribute to improving existing test automation frameworks and testing processes.
Analyze test results, identify issues or trends, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
Document test cases, test results, defect reports, and QA processes thoroughly and accurately
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
1-3 years of experience in backend testing and quality assurance.
Proficiency in REST Assured with Java, including writing and executing automated test scripts.
Experience with Postman for API testing and scripting.
Familiarity with Swagger documentation for API testing.
Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and tools.
Good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team-oriented, agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Knowledge of performance testing concepts and basic familiarity with tools.
Experience using version control systems like Git.
Exposure to additional automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG) is a plus.