Job Description

Aravo Solutions, Inc., provides leading third-party risk management (TPRM), ESG, and vendor lifecycle management solutions powered by intelligent automation software. Designed to meet the needs of TPRM teams at Global 2000 enterprises, our innovative Intelligence FirstTM Platform uses AI to optimize time-intensive processes, reduce manual work, and drive better business outcomes. Trusted by millions of third-party users in 195+ countries, Aravo provides guidance for the most complex third-party networks in the world, helping them mitigate risk, build business resilience, and protect their reputations.

Join us at Aravo Solutions, where we are passionate about helping companies manage risk and promote integrity across their extended enterprise. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, leverage the latest technologies, and contribute to shaping the future of third-party risk management!

We are seeking a Sr. QA Automation Engineer to join our Integrations Engineering team, where quality is critical to the success of our API-driven, data-intensive SaaS platform.

In this role, you will focus on automated testing of REST APIs, data integrations, and backend services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across modern cloud-native and legacy integration use cases. You will work closely with developers, architects, and product managers to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a quality engineer who enjoys working at the API and platform layer, takes strong ownership of services under test, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment inspired by the Shape Up methodology.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts for REST APIs, integration services, and backend workflows, aligned with user stories and technical requirements.
• Build and maintain API automation frameworks, including contract and integration tests.
• Execute comprehensive regression testing across APIs and integration flows to validate new features and bug fixes.
• Validate authentication and authorization flows, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and session-based security models.
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Architects, and Product Managers to review requirements, specifications, and technical designs, providing early feedback to improve quality and testability.
• Perform data validation and backend testing, including SQL queries to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Support performance and reliability testing of APIs and integration endpoints.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent execution as part of release workflows.
• Maintain clear documentation of test plans, automation coverage, and results.
• Stay current with emerging testing tools, integration patterns, and quality engineering best practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer with a strong focus on automation.
• 3+ years of hands-on Java experience, specifically using Java-based test frameworks for API and integration testing.
• Proven experience testing API-driven and integration-heavy applications.

Hands-on experience with:

• API automation tools (REST Assured, Postman/Newman, or similar)
• Java-based test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG)
• CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution

Strong understanding of:

• REST API principles, HTTP protocols, and API versioning
• OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security fundamentals
• SQL databases and data validation techniques
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive quality for assigned services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract testing using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Performance and load testing for APIs and integration services.
• Experience testing legacy SOAP/XML integrations.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures, message queues, or event-driven systems.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Benefits

At Aravo Solutions, Inc., we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact. We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge projects.

• 100% Employer Paid Gold Tier Medical Insurance options for the Employee and Family
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• Equity Participation
• 4 Weeks of Vacation to start
• Fully Stocked Kitchens
• Company-Sponsored Charitable Day of Giving Events