Job Description
API Test Analyst
Req number:
R8472
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Remote
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 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
As a API Test Analyst you are responsible for delivering high-quality API and backend testing across a diverse portfolio of software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business, functional, and technical requirements through rigorous testing and continuous improvement.
Job Description
We are looking for a API Test Analyst to perform API testing, including request/response validation, schema verification, error handling, and data integrity checks. This position will be full-time and remote.
What You'll Do
- Apply strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, testing methodologies, and software development lifecycles
- Review and analyze business and technical requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage for enhancements, defect fixes, and new features
- Execute manual and automated tests to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
- Design, write, execute, and maintain clear and reusable test cases
- Drive and promote best practices in test case design, defect tracking, test data preparation, and reporting
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders during project and sprint meetings
- Provide clear oral and written QA status updates, including risks, blockers, and test results
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues
- Support investigation and resolution of defects found during testing and in production
- Evaluate existing QA processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and quality
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by QA leadership or management
What You'll Need
Required:
- 3-5 years experience in Quality Assurance Industry
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Solid experience in manual testing, including test planning, design, execution, analysis, and documentation
- Hands-on experience with API testing and automation tools such as Bruno, Insomnia, or Postman
- Working knowledge of automation concepts, test scripting, and reusable test frameworks
- Experience using SQL for database testing, data validation, and data analysis
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Kafka, and Splunk
- Experience with version control systems including Git and GitHub
- Proficient in using JIRA for test management, defect tracking, and collaboration
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detail
- Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think beyond standard approaches
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing tasks independently
- Enthusiastic continuous learner, eager to adopt new tools, systems, and processes
- Adaptable and flexible, able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong alignment with business goals, ensuring QA activities support overall organizational success
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.