QA Test Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a QA Test Engineer in Northampton for a 6-month contract. This role involves manual and automated testing of REST APIs, developing Python scripts for testing, and validating API documentation using Swagger. Candidates should have experience with CI/CD tools and Agile practices. The position requires 2-3 days onsite and offers £400 per day inside IR35, umbrella only. Ideal for those with a strong testing background who enjoy collaboration and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual and automated testing of REST APIs.
• Proficient in using Python for developing scripts for testing.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of REST APIs and workflows.
• Conduct JSON schema validation and API contract verification.
• Develop Python scripts for automation and data validation.

Skills

Manual Testing

REST API Testing

Automation

JSON

Swagger/OpenAPI

Python

GitLab

Jenkins

Tools

Karate

Excel

LoadRunner

Insomnia/Bruno

Job description

QA Test Engineer

Northampton (2-3 days onsite)

Duration: 6 months initially

£400 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of REST APIs, decisioning components, and integration workflows.
• Conduct JSON schema validation, payload structure checks, and API contract verification.
• Review and validate API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI specifications.
• Develop Python scripts for simulation, automation, and data validation.
• Prepare and maintain test plans, test cases, and use cases.
• Validate decision strategy outputs, API request/response mappings, and ODS data.
• Log and track defects in JIRA and prepare XRAY execution reports.
• Work closely with dev, BA, and strategy teams to ensure high?quality deliverables.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support performance/monitoring activities where required.

Core Skills

• Testing: Manual, REST API, Automation
• Technologies: JSON, JSON Schema, Swagger/OpenAPI
• Tools: Python, Karate, Excel, LoadRunner, Insomnia/Bruno
• CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins
• Monitoring: Kibana, AppDynamics
• Concepts: SDLC, TDD, OAuth, Authentication/Authorization, Tokenization/Detokenization
• Good to have experience around Experian Strategy Manager validation, Experian Open Data Platform validation