Senior Backend QA Engineer – API & Data Testing

About The Role

As a Senior Backend QA Engineer – API & Data Testing, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and integrity of enterprise applications through comprehensive testing of APIs, databases, and batch processing workflows. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test scenarios for REST and SOAP APIs to validate functionality, performance, and business requirements.
• Perform database testing and data validation activities using SQL to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across applications.
• Validate batch processes, ETL workflows, data transformations, and file-processing systems to ensure successful execution and reconciliation.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to drive timely issue resolution.
• Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, regression testing, and continuous quality improvement initiatives within Agile delivery environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of strong experience in API Testing using REST and SOAP services.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and Database Testing with the ability to validate data integrity and backend processes.
• Hands-on experience in Batch Testing, ETL Testing, and Data Validation.
• Experience using tools such as Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, SQL Server, Oracle, Control-M, Airflow, or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of integration, regression, end-to-end, and data testing methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using defect management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Experience with ETL and data warehouse testing initiatives.
• Exposure to workflow orchestration and scheduling platforms.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks or API automation tools.
• Experience in highly regulated or data-intensive industries.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• API Testing
• SQL and Database Testing
• Batch Testing
• ETL Testing
• Data Validation
• Agile Environments
• Defect Management Tools
• ETL and Data Warehouse Testing
• Workflow Orchestration and Scheduling Platforms
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Highly Regulated Industries
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan