Principal Backend Test Engineer – Graph Data & APIs

Data2; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Data2 is seeking a Backend Test Engineer in Seattle, United States, to develop and execute automated tests for FastAPI services. The role focuses on backend testing, integration validation, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Candidates should have experience in testing microservices with production-quality Python, utilizing frameworks like pytest. Experience in Kubernetes environments and graph databases like Neo4j is preferred. This position involves collaboration with engineering teams to ensure data and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience testing backend systems (APIs, microservices).
• Comfortable reading and writing production-quality Python (not just test scripts).
• Experience with pytest or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated tests for FastAPI services.
• Validate request/response schemas, error handling, and auth flows.
• Ensure consistency of data across services.

Skills

Experience testing backend systems

Production-quality Python

pytest or similar frameworks

Designing integration tests

Working with CI/CD pipelines

Strong English skills

Tools

FastAPI

Kubernetes

Neo4j

Memgraph

Job description

Data2 is seeking a Backend Test Engineer in Seattle, United States, to develop and execute automated tests for FastAPI services. The role focuses on backend testing, integration validation, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Candidates should have experience in testing microservices with production-quality Python, utilizing frameworks like pytest. Experience in Kubernetes environments and graph databases like Neo4j is preferred. This position involves collaboration with engineering teams to ensure data and service quality.