
Software Automation Tester - API
financial.com AG • Kerala, India
Role & seniority
- QA Engineer (mid to senior level) focused on web/API testing
Stack/tools
API testing: Postman, Newman
Automation: Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber (or equivalent)
CI/CD: Jenkins (or similar)
Performance: Gatling, K6
Defect/test management: Jira
Optional: AI tools for API testing, API security best practices
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, develop, and execute API test cases to validate business logic and service communication
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Implement and maintain automated API testing within Agile (Scrum) environments; contribute to functional testing and automation of RESTful web services/microservices
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Conduct performance and security testing; analyze results and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and improve quality
Must-have skills
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Proven QA experience for web-based applications and API testing
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Hands-on API testing with Postman/Newman
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Automation experience with Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber or equivalent
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Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
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Familiarity with performance testing tools (Gatling, K6)
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Proficiency with Jira or similar defect/test management tools
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Understanding of API security concepts (advantage)
Nice-to-haves
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Interest in stock exchanges/financial markets
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AI tools in API testing (advantage)
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Additional security testing knowledge or certifications
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German or English language training offers (not essential)
Location & work type
Location: Kochi Infopark, India
Work type: Hybrid model; long-te
Full Description
Your profile
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Proven experience in quality assurance for web-based applications and services.
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Hands-on expertise in API testing using Postman and Newman CLI.
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Strong familiarity with automation frameworks such as Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber, or equivalent.
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Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or similar platforms.
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Knowledge of performance testing tools including Gatling, K6, or equivalent solutions.
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Knowledge of AI Tools in API testing is an added advantage.
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Proficiency in defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira.
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Understanding of API security and best practices is an added advantage.
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Interest in stock exchanges and financial markets would be considered beneficial.
Why us? Agile and communicative working environment with a stylish office at Kochi Infopark Employment contract with a financially stable company of German origin Short and fast decision-making processes, high degree of responsibility and creative leeway A long-term job, flexible working hours and professional development Fun and varied company events Possibility to visit the headquarter in Munich Competitive salary and additional benefits such as health insurance for family (spouse and 2 children) Flat hierarchies and open communication Language courses for English and German Hybrid working model Work-life balance guaranteed Dedicated day for training every month Special leave for occasions such as Marriage, Birth of Child, etc. 30 days of paid absence
What we care about Our company values diversity and fairness in the workplace and recognizes that they create a productive and creative environment. We recruit, employ, promote and reward directors, supervisors and employees solely on the basis of the qualifications, experience, abilities and competencies required for the role. We seek to attract, retain and motivate people from many backgrounds and perspectives.
Your mission
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Actively contributes to functional testing and automation of RESTful Web Services and Microservices.
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Design, develop, and execute API test cases to validate business logic and ensure seamless service communication.
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Perform performance testing to assess API efficiency, stability, and scalability.
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Conduct security testing to ensure APIs are resilient against potential vulnerabilities.
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Analyze and document test outcomes, working closely with development teams to resolve issues and enhance overall product quality.
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Implement and maintain automated API testing within Agile (Scrum) environments while adhering to defined QA standards.