Lead QA Engineer - API & Data Pipelines

LGBT Great; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data analytics company is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to enhance its API testing strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in API testing, be proficient in developing and executing test scripts, and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include testing data pipelines, collaborating with development teams, and maintaining API test artifacts. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of QA experience with a strong emphasis on API testing.
• Proven experience of API Performance testing.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute tests using tools like Postman for API testing.
• Write, execute, and enhance test scripts to validate software functionality.
• Analyze non-conforming software causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain and update API test scripts and artifacts.

Skills

API testing

ETL and data warehouse testing

NoSQL (MongoDB Atlas)

RESTful APIs

Agile/Scrum

Critical thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree)

Tools

Postman

AWS Elastic Search

Kafka

Job description

A global data analytics company is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to enhance its API testing strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in API testing, be proficient in developing and executing test scripts, and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include testing data pipelines, collaborating with development teams, and maintaining API test artifacts. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.