QA Automation Engineer (Data & API Testing)

FinThrive; United States; On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Role

FinThrive is seeking a detail-oriented Software Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our healthcare technology platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to validate application functionality, develop automated testing solutions, and ensure high-quality releases across data, APIs, and integrated systems.

This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on with testing and automation, thrives in Agile environments, and is passionate about building scalable QA practices.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Agile teams to support the delivery of new features and enhancements
• Design, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test strategies
• Perform functional, integration, system, and regression testing across applications, APIs, and data platforms
• Validate data quality across relational and non‑relational databases
• Develop and maintain QA automation frameworks using open‑source tools (e.g., Selenium, pytest)
• Execute both manual and automated testing to ensure release quality
• Set up and manage test data and test environments for integration and QA workflows
• Track, document, and support resolution of defects, including basic root cause analysis
• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated test execution into build and deployment processes
• Work with offshore and cross‑functional teams to align testing efforts
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation of QA work
• Continuously learn and improve QA processes, tools, and best practices

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing
• Experience testing modern applications built with C#, Python, Java, or .NET frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and working with relational databases (basic NoSQL exposure preferred)
• Experience with manual and automated testing approaches
• Familiarity with QA automation tools such as Selenium, pytest, or similar frameworks
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent)
• Experience working in Windows and/or Linux environments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

What We Would Like to See

• Experience working in a cloud environment (Azure preferred)
• Exposure to API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., SpecFlow, Cucumber)
• Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, or integration‑heavy systems
• Knowledge of test automation best practices and scalable QA frameworks
• Exposure to healthcare systems, EDI transactions, or regulated environments
• Understanding of DevOps concepts or infrastructure testing

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Statement of EEO

FinThrive values diversity and belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities in our job application and recruitment process.