Senior Test Engineer (API Testing)

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (API Testing) in Chennai (Work from Office) with 7+ years of software testing experience. The role focuses on API testing, automation using Playwright, and SQL/MongoDB validation within an Agile environment.

You will design and execute test plans, build automated scripts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. Strong scripting in JavaScript and Postman proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Software Testing experience required.
• API Testing using Postman.
• Test Automation using Playwright.
• JavaScript for automation scripting.
• SQL and MongoDB experience.
• GitLab usage for CI/CD or repos.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) familiarity.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Test Planning, Test Case Design & Defect Management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and prepare test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Execute Functional, Integration, API, and Regression Testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Perform API testing using Postman.
• Execute database validation using SQL and MongoDB.
• Identify, track, and report defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Maintain test documentation and automation assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Support release activities and continuous quality improvements.

Skills

7+ years testing

API Testing

Playwright

JavaScript

SQL

MongoDB

GitLab

TDD

Agile/Scrum

Test Planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Postman

Playwright

Job description

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer (API Testing)

Location: Chennai (Work from Office)

Experience: 7.1 9 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer with strong experience in API Testing, Test Automation, SQL, and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Postman, Playwright, JavaScript, and database testing, along with hands-on experience in automation frameworks and test lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and prepare test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Execute Functional, Integration, API, and Regression Testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Perform API testing using Postman.
• Execute database validation using SQL and MongoDB.
• Identify, track, and report defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Maintain test documentation and automation assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Support release activities and continuous quality improvements.

Mandatory Skills

• 7+ years of Software Testing experience.
• API Testing using Postman.
• Test Automation using Playwright.
• JavaScript for automation scripting.
• SQL and MongoDB.
• GitLab.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Test Planning, Test Case Design & Defect Management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Good to Have

• Azure DevOps or Octane.
• Dynatrace.
• Kibana (Log Analysis).
• CI/CD exposure.
• Banking or Insurance domain experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.