QA Engineer: API & Data Validation (Hybrid)

EXL; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Critical illness life assurance

Income protection insurance

Pension

Job summary

A global data and AI solutions company is seeking an experienced QA Engineer in Northampton to validate end-to-end workflows across financial platforms. Responsibilities include manual and automated testing of REST APIs, validation of decisioning logic, and participation in Agile ceremonies. Ideal candidates must have strong analytical skills and prior experience in testing with tools such as Python. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with REST APIs and end-to-end integration.
• Ability to develop Python scripts for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of REST APIs.
• Conduct JSON schema validation and API contract verification.
• Log and manage defects using JIRA.

Skills

Manual testing

REST API testing

Automation testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Python

Karate

Excel

LoadRunner

Insomnia

Job description

A global data and AI solutions company is seeking an experienced QA Engineer in Northampton to validate end-to-end workflows across financial platforms. Responsibilities include manual and automated testing of REST APIs, validation of decisioning logic, and participation in Agile ceremonies. Ideal candidates must have strong analytical skills and prior experience in testing with tools such as Python. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a flexible hybrid working model.