API Tester

Strong Tower Partners; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible remote work

Paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Zusammenfassung

Strong Tower Partners, a boutique executive search and talent solutions firm, seeks an API Tester to validate and test APIs connecting recruitment, assessment, and analytics platforms. You will focus on backend integrations, functional correctness, and data security, ensuring seamless system connections before new features are released.

Requirements include a CS/IT degree or hands-on API testing experience, 2+ years in API testing, and proficiency with Postman, SoapUI, and RestAssured.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or hands-on API testing experience.
• At least 2 years in API testing or backend QA.
• Experience with Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured; automation scripting is a plus.
• Familiar with SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and QA best practices.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, OAuth, JWT, and API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Experience with analytics platforms, SaaS, or recruitment technology is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and execute test cases for REST and SOAP APIs.
• Validate request/response payloads (JSON, XML) for accuracy, reliability, and security.
• Conduct functional, load, and security testing of APIs.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to troubleshoot API issues.
• Document defects, test results, and provide actionable feedback in a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Support API automation efforts using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured.
• Ensure compliance with data security and industry standards during API testing.

Kenntnisse

API testing

Automation scripting

QA best practices

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

RestAssured

Swagger/OpenAPI

SQL

OAuth

JWT

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Strong Tower Partners is a boutique executive search and talent solutions firm serving clients across finance, healthcare, life sciences, consumer goods, and technology.

Job Summary

As an API Tester, you will be responsible for validating and testing APIs that connect our recruitment, assessment, and analytics platforms. You will focus on backend integrations, functional correctness, and data security. Your work ensures that all system connections function correctly before new features or integrations are released.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and execute test cases for REST and SOAP APIs.
2. Validate request/response payloads (JSON, XML) for accuracy, reliability, and security.
3. Conduct functional, load, and security testing of APIs.
4. Collaborate with developers and product managers to troubleshoot API issues.
5. Document defects, test results, and provide actionable feedback in a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
6. Support API automation efforts using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured.
7. Ensure compliance with data security and industry standards during API testing.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or demonstrated hands-on experience in API testing, automation, or software quality assurance.
2. 2+ years of API testing or backend quality assurance experience.
3. Proficiency with Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured; scripting for automation a plus.
4. Familiarity with SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.
5. Knowledge of SQL databases, authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT), and API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI).
6. Experience testing within analytics platforms, SaaS, or talent/recruitment technology is preferred.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options.
• Contribute to cutting-edge recruitment and analytics platform integrations.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing technology-focused firm.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture where your work has a direct impact.
• Paid time off and employee benefits suitable for a modern, flexible workplace.