API automation tester Python Script Whippany NJ

API Automation Tester with Python Script Skilled and Experienced – Whippany, NJ (W2 Role)

Required Skills:

• Expertise in API automation and manual testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured)
• Skilled and Experienced in Python scripting
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct performance tests to evaluate API response times, throughput, and scalability under various load conditions.
• 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.
• Integrate automated API tests into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline for seamless testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze test reports to identify trends, prioritize issues, and provide actionable insights to improve API quality.