QA API Consultant (Postman Analyst) - The New York Consulting Group : Job Details

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$90,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

What You'll Do

• Develop & Execute Test Strategies: Create comprehensive test plans, scripts, and execute tests to ensure systems meet business requirements.
• Diverse Testing Expertise: Conduct back-end, functional, regression, cross-browser, and mobile testing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, developers, and team members to replicate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Defect Management: Log detailed defect reports and track issues to resolution.
• Agile Participation: Engage in daily scrums, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Resourceful Support: Serve as a technical resource for the QA team, tackling complex business and technical challenges.

• Experience:
• 7+ years in QA across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• 5+ years in QA testing (functional and regression) with hands-on experience.
• 3+ years as an API tester using Postman.
• 5+ years of working with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, or MySQL).
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced SQL skills (ability to write and optimize complex queries).
• Deep understanding of API concepts: REST APIs, API verbs, API security, and error codes.
• Proficient with Postman for API testing and scripting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify JSON files, headers, and parameters.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Test Rail, Quality Center).
• Familiarity with Mulesoft/Anypoint Exchange, cucumber, rspec, Jenkins, or GitLab is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to follow through on issues.
• Self-starter with proven time management and collaborative abilities.
• Education:
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the balance of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.
• Impactful Role: Be a critical part of ensuring our systems meet high-quality standards.
• Dynamic Team: Collaborate with a diverse and experienced team dedicated to excellence.
• Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: Start on a contract basis with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Ready to take your QA expertise to the next level?

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How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Quality Assurance

IT Services and IT Consulting