Automation Tester

Join to apply for the Automation Tester role at Computer World Services Corp. (CWS). This position seeks an experienced Automation Tester with deep expertise in backend, API, and microservices testing. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks that support REST, SOAP, and distributed backend services. This role requires hands‑on experience with API validation, database verification, and performance testing in Agile/Dev Ops environments.

• Analyze functional and non‑functional requirements to define API and backend testing needs.
• Design and develop automated test scripts for REST, SOAP, and microservice interfaces.
• Validate API responses, payloads, and data integrity using Postman, Swagger, and SOAP UI.
• Execute integration and regression testing for backend systems.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python, Java, or Groovy.
• Verify backend data using SQL (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL).
• Troubleshoot API and data issues through log analysis and diagnostics tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI).
• Support load and performance testing using JMeter or similar tools.
• Participate in code reviews and provide recommendations to improve automation coverage.
• Collaborate with developers, Dev Ops, and QA teams to ensure system quality and reliability.

• Experience in backend or API test automation.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, and Dev Ops practices.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to convey technical information to non‑technical individuals.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – 10+ years of experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in backend or API test automation.

• REST / SOAP API Testing
• Backend & Microservices Testing
• Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI
• REST Assured, PyTest, Karate
• JSON, XML, WSDL, OAuth, JWT
• SQL (Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Jenkins, Maven, Git, JIRA
• TestNG, JUnit, Py Test
• Docker / Kubernetes Environments
• Performance Testing (JMeter, Locust)
• Languages:
  
  Java, Ruby, Python, XML

• AWS or other Cloud Platform experience
• API Monitoring (e.g., Splunk, Kibana)
• TDD / BDD experience
• Security and authentication testing
• Federal or large‑scale enterprise system experience

• Relevant certifications desired.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, possess DHS Suitability background investigation or be eligible for DHS Entry of Duty background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust clearance.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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