Senior API and Automation Quality Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced API and Automation Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, with a focus on API testing and API test automation. As an API and Automation Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our integrations with different marketplaces and systems are reliable. 

Key Responsibilities:

API Testing

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for API and functional testing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand API specifications and requirements.

• Conduct thorough testing to validate API functionality, performance, and security.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API testing and end-to-end testing.

• Implement and enhance test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration pipeline.

Quality Assurance

• Perform manual testing when necessary, ensuring a holistic approach to quality assurance.

• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Contribute to the establishment and improvement of QA processes and standards.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a collaborative and efficient QA process.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide input on testing strategies and timelines.

Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to API testing and test automation.

• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on API testing and test automation.

• Proven experience with API testing tools.

• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Java, JavaScript.

• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Rest Assured, BDD).

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle, testing methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Desire to help take Pattern to the next level through exploration and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Github Actions

• Knowledge of API design principles and best practices (e.g., RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, authentication mechanisms).

• Expert in Postman API automation suite and automation tools like Selenium, Rest Assured, BDD framework 

• Experience with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, ASTQB) or related fields.

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, AWS Fargate, etc.

• Knowledge of security testing principles and tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).

• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySql or Oracle databases

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello.

Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.