QA Automation Professional

Wits Innovation Lab; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wits Innovation Lab in Punjab, India is actively looking for a skilled QA Tester to design and execute test plans for backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in backend testing with a focus on automation using RestAssured.

This role requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in manual testing, and familiarity with Agile practices. If you are eager to contribute to a collaborative environment and grow your testing skills, we would love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Tester with a strong focus on backend testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and the SDLC.
• Excellent debugging skills and knowledge of debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Perform thorough manual testing of backend functionalities.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and document them.

Skills

Backend testing

QA automation using RestAssured

Manual testing

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

RestAssured

Kibana

Dynatrace

Job description

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for backend systems and APIs.
• Perform thorough manual testing of backend functionalities, data integrity, and system performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for RESTful APIs using RestAssured (Java-based).
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and accurately document them in the bug tracking system.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product owners to understand requirements, clarify ambiguities, and ensure testability.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies.
• Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools and techniques, particularly in backend and API testing.
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to evolving project requirements.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a QA Tester with a strong focus on backend testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, concepts, and the SDLC.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and executing manual test cases for backend systems and APIs.
• Excellent proficiency in QA automation using RestAssured (Java).
• Experience in testing RESTful APIs and understanding HTTP methods, status codes, and request/response structures.
• Ability to analyze API documentation (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI) to create effective test cases.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent debugging skills and knowledge on debugging tools Kiabana, Dynatrace, Open search
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and grasp complex technical concepts.
• Sharp aptitude for identifying root causes of issues and providing clear and concise feedback.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Good to Have Skills: Experience with other automation tools or frameworks.
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries.
• Experience with performance testing tools for APIs.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Basic understanding of Core Java