QA Tester

Apex Systems; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a QA Tester for an onsite Columbus, OH role focused on ensuring software quality through API automation, database testing, and rigorous testing methodologies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in REST API automation testing (Karate or REST Assured) and can collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver reliable software in a regulated enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years REST API automation testing (Karate or REST Assured).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to API automation and integration testing within Agile/Scrum.
• Perform API contract testing and Swagger/OpenAPI validation.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, and security for reliable software releases.

Skills

API automation

REST API testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Karate

REST Assured

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

Job#: 3047104

Job Description

QA Tester

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a QA Tester for an onsite position. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API automation, database testing, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within an Agile/Scrum framework.

Required Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in REST API automation testing (Karate or REST Assured).

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, is flexible, and is a strong team player.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities with high attention to detail.
• Adept at mentoring junior QA engineers and partnering across engineering teams.
• Experience with the full SDLC and working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with API contract testing, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) for API testing.
• Experience testing with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Familiarity with API mocking tools (WireMock/MockServer).
• Exposure to security testing concepts (OWASP API Security).
• Experience in banking/financial services, payments, or regulated enterprise applications.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.