Lorien's leading Banking client is looking for a QA API Testing Specialist to join them on an initial 6 month contract.
This role will be Via Umbrella.
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Tester with strong expertise in API testing, Groovy scripting, and GitLab CI/CD. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in SOAP-UI, RESTful services, and automation frameworks. This role involves designing and executing API test cases, automating test scripts, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with development teams to enhance system reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, execute, and maintain API test cases using SOAP-UI/Postman.
* Automate API testing using Groovy scripting in SOAP-UI.
* Validate API responses, including JSON/XML structure, response codes, and database integration.
* Perform functional, integration, regression for APIs (SOAP & REST).
* Work closely with developers and product teams to resolve API-related issues.
* Implement and maintain automated API tests in GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
* Ensure security and compliance testing for web services.
* Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools.
* Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in API testing (SOAP & RESTful services).
* Strong proficiency in Groovy scripting for test automation.
* Expertise in SOAP-UI, Postman, and API automation frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD for test automation integration.
* Familiarity with SQL queries for API validation.
* Experience with version control systems like GitLab/GitHub.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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