Quality Automation Engineer III

Quality Automation Engineer IIIJob#: 3055795

Job Description:

Backend API Automation Test Engineer Onsite as needed in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth or Houston Direct hire salaried role

Position Overview We are seeking a Backend API Automation Test Engineer to help mature and expand our automation capabilities across APIs and microservicess. This is a net-new role focused on building scalable automation frameworks, improving backend test coverage, and enabling continuous quality across modern distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for APIs, backend services, and microservices.

Build and execute automated functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end API test suites.

Validate business logic, data integrity, service contracts, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Dev Ops teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC.Perform backend and database validation using SQL.Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing initiatives.

Identify automation gaps and drive improvements in tools, frameworks, and testing processes.

Support Open Banking initiatives through secure API and third-party integration testing.

Participate in defect triage, root cause analysis, and release readiness activities.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, SDET, or Automation Testing roles.

Strong hands-on experience testing and automating REST APIs and backend services.

Expertise in automation development using Java, Python, JavaScript, Type Script, or similar programming languages.

Experience with API automation tools and frameworks such as:

REST Assured Postman Karate Ready API / SoapUIStrong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Experience validating JSON, XML, API contracts, and schema compliance.

Strong SQL skills with experience performing backend and database validation.

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

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