Quality Engineer - API Testing & Automation

Genesis10•Charlotte, NC

16h•$49 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a Quality Engineer - API Testing & Automation for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution in Charlotte, NC. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and manual testing strategies to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications and API-driven systems. The position requires hands-on experience in API testing, test automation, SQL validation, and quality assurance, utilizing tools such as SoapUI, Bruno, Eclipse, and Toad. The ideal candidate will have experience validating backend services, testing system integrations, analyzing database results, and collaborating with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, or Software Testing within enterprise application environments
Strong experience with API testing and validation using SoapUI or Bruno
Experience testing REST or SOAP APIs, including request and response validation, authentication, payload verification, and negative testing
Experience developing or maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
Experience using Eclipse for test automation development, debugging, or application testing
Strong SQL skills and experience with Toad for database testing, data validation, and backend verification
Experience with functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing methodologies
Ability to analyze test results, troubleshoot technical issues, and document defects with clear reproduction steps
Experience working with defect tracking, test management, and Agile development processes
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java or Python for test automation and API validation
Familiarity with automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or pytest
Experience integrating automated tests with Jenkins or Git-based CI/CD pipelines
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server or MySQL
Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket or GitHub for source code management and collaboration
Experience testing microservices, event-driven architectures, and enterprise application integrations
Experience with performance or load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
Experience working in banking, payments, financial services, or other regulated enterprise environments
Familiarity with production support, release management, and continuous testing practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for enterprise applications, APIs, backend services, and system integrations
Perform REST and SOAP API testing using tools such as SoapUI or Bruno, validating request and response payloads, status codes, headers, authentication, and error handling
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and defect detection
Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across complex enterprise applications
Validate API responses, data integrity, business logic, and system behavior across interconnected services
Perform backend database testing and data validation using SQL queries and Toad, verifying stored procedures, data transformations, and transaction results
Utilize Eclipse to support test automation development, code debugging, and testing activities within enterprise application environments
Identify, document, track, and troubleshoot defects, working closely with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and other QA team members
Analyze test results, investigate failures, and perform root cause analysis to distinguish application defects from environment or data issues
Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test data, automation scripts, and test execution documentation
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and software release validation
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria, assess test coverage, and ensure application readiness for production
Support test environment setup, configuration, test data management, and release validation activities
Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, automation coverage, and overall software quality

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)