Tester / QA Analyst – Katalon

Congensys Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking an experienced Tester/QA Analyst specializing in functional, manual, and automation testing with strong expertise in Katalon Studio and API testing. The role demands 6+ years of QA experience, remote work with occasional client-office visits, and Visa Open support.

C2C/1099 not accepted; W2 only. The candidate will design and execute comprehensive test plans, develop automated scripts, validate APIs and databases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio.
• Experience in functional and manual testing.
• API testing using Postman and REST APIs.
• Database testing and SQL validation.
• Test case design, planning and execution.
• Defect reporting and tracking.
• Regression and integration testing.
• Understanding of SDLC/STLC and QA methodologies.
• Experience with Selenium/JUnit/TestNG or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and execute functional test plans and cases.
• Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Katalon and related tools.
• Execute API tests using Postman or similar tools.
• Perform database validation and verify data integrity.
• Identify, document, and track defects with development teams.
• Analyze test results and support defect resolution.
• Maintain test reports, documentation and automation scripts.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve software quality.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Database testing

Regression testing

SDLC/STLC understanding

QA methodologies

Debugging/troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Katalon Studio

Postman

Job description

Job Title: Tester / QA Analyst – Katalon

Location: Remote (Occasional client-office visits required)

Experience: 6+ Years

Employment Type: W2 Only

Work Authorization: Visa Open

C2C / 1099: Not Accepted

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tester / QA Analyst with strong hands-on experience in functional testing, manual testing, automation testing, API testing, and database testing. The ideal candidate will have practical experience using Katalon Studio and Postman to ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software applications.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio.
• Functional Testing and Manual Testing.
• Test Automation Development and Execution.
• API Testing using Postman, REST APIs, web services, and microservices.
• Database Testing and SQL validation.
• Test Case Design, Test Plan Preparation, and Test Execution.
• Defect Reporting, Tracking, and Management.
• Regression Testing and Integration Testing.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA methodologies.
• Experience with Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute functional test plans and test cases.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Katalon and related tools.
• Execute API tests using Postman or similar tools.
• Perform database validation and verify data integrity.
• Identify, document, and track defects in collaboration with development teams.
• Analyze test results and support defect resolution.
• Maintain test reports, test documentation, and automation scripts.
• Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to improve software quality.

Expected Deliverables

• Test case writing and documentation.
• Functional and regression test execution.
• Automation script development and maintenance.
• API and database testing.
• Defect reporting and test result documentation.

Additional Information

• W2 candidates only; visa open.
• Remote position with occasional client-office visits.
• Candidates must have hands-on Katalon experience.
• No C2C or 1099.