Senior API Automation & Performance Test Lead
Req number:
R7577
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Remote
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.
We are looking for a motivated Senior API Automation & Performance Test Lead
ready to take us to the next level! You will be responsible for ensuring the functionality, reliability, and performance of APIs and UI interfaces through automation and performance testing strategies and are looking for your next career move, apply now.
We are seeking a Senior API Automation & Performance Test Lead to join our Quality Engineering team. This position will be full-time and remote
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites using Postman and Newman
Validate RESTful APIs for functionality, reliability, and data integrity
Integrate API automation tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines preferred)
Analyze automation results and provide actionable insights to development teams
Design and execute performance, load, stress, soak, and scalability tests using Apache JMeter
Perform API performance testing to validate response times, throughput, and system behavior under load
Conduct UI performance testing to evaluate front-end responsiveness and end-user experience
Create realistic test scenarios using JMeter features such as parameterization, correlation, assertions, and listeners
Monitor system behavior during tests and identify performance bottlenecks
Analyze performance test results and identify root causes for performance issues
Produce clear, concise performance test reports with metrics, graphs, and recommendations
Collaborate with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to optimize application performance
Retest and validate performance fixes and improvements
Embed performance and automation testing into continuous testing pipelines
Support performance testing in cloud-based and microservices environments
Continuously improve test frameworks, performance strategies, and QA best practices
What You'll Need
Required:
5+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on API automation and performance testing
Hands-on expertise with Apache JMeter for API and UI performance testing
Strong experience with Postman and Newman for API automation
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, and JSON
Experience with performance testing concepts: load, stress, endurance, spike testing
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience analyzing application performance metrics and system behavior
Familiarity with SQL/database performance validation
Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred, AWS, GCP)
Preferred:
Experience with microservices architectures
Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Datadog preferred)
Basic scripting knowledge (Groovy, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience working with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
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
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.
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’s 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.
