Quality Assurance Automation Tester (API)

Quality Assurance Automation Tester (API) This is NOT a C2C Position Work Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid pref but will consider Remote candidates) Duration: Till year end with potential extensions Payrate: $40-48/hr W2 Note: Candidates will be required to do a pre-screening coding test using Python/Pytest Top Three Skills: Hands on experience in API Testing Hands on experience with Python, GraphQL and Postman Impeccable communication skills API PLATFORM TEST AUTOMATION SUPPORT REQUIRED SKILLS: Hands-on experience in designing and testing APIs Solid understanding of modern Cloud platforms such as AWS Experience in using build automation technologies and CICD pipelines like Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, GitLab, CI/Testing Collaborative style with an ability to achieve consensus Preferred Skills: Information Security and Financial Services domain knowledge a plus TECH STACK: Java, Rest API, GraphQL, SQL Proficiency in Computer Science fundamentals using object-oriented design and data structures. Modern Cloud platforms such as AWS Automation technologies and CICD pipelines like Cucumber, RestAssured, Junit, Maven, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, GitLab, CI/Testing DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement shift-left test disciplines and “quality through automation” practices within the sprint team Collaborate with API developers and DevOps engineers and provide constant feedback to continuously improve test strategy Analyze the business requirements and assist technical leads and Product Owners with defining the acceptance criteria for the features that are being developed Decompose requirements to identify what tests need to be created and automated across the full solution stack Perform testing responsibilities within the agile team including writing, executing and debugging automated test cases using automation framework. Work with the development and operations teams to debug testing failures and implement solutions to fix reoccurring issues Actively monitor post-release metrics to identify any defects that leaked into production. Continuously improve test bed and write tests that expose the defect before any fix is attempted. Evaluate existing testing methodologies and suggest new techniques that will help deliver high-quality features faster. Improve, maintain, standardize, and execute automated testing across the full solution stack. Qualifications and Education Requirements Required BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject If you think this position is a good fit, please reach out to me - feel free to call, text, e-mail, or apply to this posting Brett Middleton bmiddletonalinestaffing.com