Senior QA Engineer

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job description

Senior QA Engineer (Manual) – Fully Remote Opportunity – Poland, Portugal, North Macedonia, Romania

Tech – Postman, Swagger, Cypress, Fiddler, Javascript, DataDog/Sentry

Salary – $48,000 – $72,000

A rapidly expanding technology platform within the local commerce sector, focused on providing innovative digital solutions for business growth and operational efficiency, is seeking an experienced API QA Engineer with a strong focus on manual API testing. Automation experience is a bonus. The platform facilitates direct customer engagement for local businesses.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and analyse production issues effectively. This role requires a proactive, communicative, and well-organised individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently and ensure high-quality testing outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough manual API testing to ensure system reliability and accuracy.
• Develop, update, and maintain API test cases and test plans.
• Perform testing across various system components, including integrations and UI, as required.
• Collaborate with development, product, and other teams to define testing strategies.
• Investigate and analyse production issues, identifying root causes and collaborating on fixes.
• Investigate and report API issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Analyse API performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of API testing frameworks.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Design and execute automated API tests to improve efficiency (optional).

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in API testing (manual & automation is a bonus).
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and API testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, DevTools, proxy tools).
• Hands-on experience in API automation using relevant tools (e.g., RestAssured, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with logs, debugging tools, and performance metrics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to fast-changing environments.