What are the responsibilities and job description for the API tester with Python Scripting position at Vigna Solutions Inc.?
Job Details
Hello,
We are looking for,
Position: API tester with Python Scripting
Location: hybrid model, at least 2 days from Whippany NJ office
Duration: Long-term contract with possible extension.
Job Description:
- Expertise in API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured
- Strong understanding of API testing methodologies and best practices
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of RESTful web services and related protocols (HTTP, JSON)
- Familiarity with database concepts for data validation
- Experience with test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams
Key responsibilities:
- Test Case Design:
- Develop comprehensive test cases for API functionalities, including positive, negative, boundary, and stress scenarios.
- Automation Script Development:
- Write automated test scripts using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured, or similar, leveraging programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to interact with APIs.
- Test Execution:
- Execute automated API tests against different environments (dev, staging, production) and monitor test results for failures or anomalies.
- Defect Logging and Reporting:
- Identify and document defects encountered during testing, clearly describing issues and providing detailed steps to reproduce them for developers.
- API Performance Testing:
- Conduct performance tests to evaluate API response times, throughput, and scalability under various load conditions.
- API Security Testing:
- Perform security assessments on APIs to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure data protection.
- Collaboration with Development Teams:
- Work closely with developers to understand API design, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes
- CI/CD Integration:
- Integrate automated API tests into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline for seamless testing throughout the development lifecycle
- Test Result Analysis:
- Analyze test reports to identify trends, prioritize issues, and provide actionable insights to improve API quality.
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