API Manual Functional Tester

Pointwest; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Quezon City is seeking an API Manual Functional Tester to ensure the quality of backend services. In this role, you will design and execute test cases for APIs, manage defects using JIRA, and validate data integrity. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience in Manual Functional Testing and proficiency in SQL. If you're passionate about data integrity and backend excellence, apply today to redefine quality engineering in the BFSI space!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Manual Functional Testing with emphasis on API Testing.
• Expert-level familiarity with Postman, SoapUI, or Insomnia.
• Proficient in SQL for backend data validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test cases for RESTful/SOAP APIs.
• Verify API responses and data structures for backend validation.
• Own the bug life cycle using JIRA and qTest.

Skills

Manual Functional Testing

API Testing

SQL

Postman

SoapUI

JIRA

English communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

qTest

TOSCA

Job description

API Manual Functional Tester

Join Pointwest’s BFSI Strategic Business Unit as we partner with our client to deliver world‑class quality engineering. We are looking for an API Manual Functional Tester who thrives in an agile, high‑accountability environment. If you are a stickler for data integrity and have a passion for backend excellence, this is your chance to shine in a managed services engagement for a global leader.

Our Culture & Values

At Pointwest, we don’t just test; we innovate. We live by the core values of Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation. Our culture is built on Agility, Accountability, and Customer Centricity. We collaborate across borders to turn complex challenges into seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities & Summarized KRAs

• Precision Execution: Design and execute manual test cases for RESTful/SOAP APIs, ensuring every endpoint meets the highest standards of functional integrity.
• Strategic Validation: Verify API responses, HTTP status codes, and JSON/XML data structures to ensure the backend is robust and reliable.
• Global Partnership: Act as a key point of contact for the Lead QA, ensuring Pointwest’s reputation for excellence is upheld in every sprint.

Improving the Way We Work

• Defect Management: Take full ownership of the bug life cycle using JIRA and qTest, providing detailed documentation that helps developers resolve issues faster.
• Data Integrity: Use your SQL expertise to perform deep‑dive backend validation, ensuring data remains consistent across complex system integrations.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in stand‑ups and retrospectives, using tools like Splunk to analyze system behavior and support root cause analysis.

Developing Yourself and Others

• Path to Automation: Leverage this role to bridge the gap between manual and automated testing. Candidates with a desire to use TOSCA will find a supportive environment for growth.
• Mentorship: Share insights within the BFSI unit to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Key Performance Metrics

• Quality Excellence: Maintaining a high defect‑detection rate during the testing phase to minimize production leakage.
• Operational Agility: Achieving 100% adherence to New Zealand business hours and sprint deadlines.
• Reporting Accuracy: Delivering clear, concise, and actionable test execution reports to TTC stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience in Manual Functional Testing, with a heavy focus on API Testing.
• Technical Toolkit: Expert‑level familiarity with Postman, SoapUI, or Insomnia.
• Data Skills: Proficiency in SQL for backend data validation.
• Platform Knowledge: Strong experience with JIRA and qTest (or similar tools like Octane).
• The "Plus" Factor: Experience or training in TOSCA automation is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work independently within a managed services framework.

Ready to elevate your QA career with Pointwest?

Apply today and help us redefine excellence in the BFSI space!