API Tester **Req number:** R4539 **Employment type:** Full time **Worksite flexibility:** Remote **Who we are** CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. **Job Summary** We are looking for a motivated API Tester ready to take us to the next level! If you have expertise in using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured and are looking for your next career move, apply now. **Job Description** We are looking for an **API Tester** to develop and executing automated test scripts using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured to efficiently test API endpoints. This position will be **full-time** and **remote.** **What You’ll Do** + **Test Case Design:** Creating comprehensive test cases to validate API functionality, including positive, negative, boundary, and stress scenarios. + **Automated Testing:** Developing and executing automated test scripts using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured to efficiently test API endpoints. + **API Validation:** Verifying API responses against expected data, including data type, format, and structure. + **Performance Testing:** Conducting load and stress tests to assess API performance under different traffic conditions. + **Security Testing:** Identifying potential security vulnerabilities in APIs by testing for authorization, authentication, and data encryption issues. + **Defect Logging:** Reporting and tracking identified API defects in a bug tracking system, providing detailed descriptions and steps to reproduce. + **Collaboration with Developers:** Working closely with development teams to understand API specifications, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes. + **API Documentation Review:** Reviewing API documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. + **Test Reporting:** Analyzing test results and generating detailed reports to communicate findings to stakeholders. **What You'll Need** Required: + 4-6 years of API Testing experience + **Programming Languages:** Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to write automated test scripts. + **API Testing Tools:** Expertise in using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured. + **Understanding of API Concepts:** Thorough knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, and different API authentication mechanisms. + **Test Design Techniques:** Familiarity with test design methodologies like equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision table testing. + Database Knowledge: Basic understanding of databases (SQL) to interact with backend systems for testing purposes. + **Quality Assurance Principles:** Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies. + **Communication Skills:** Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to developers and stakeholders. **Physical Demands** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor **Reasonable accommodation statement** If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.