Functional QA Engineer (API & Mobile Testing) â Agile, Postman, SQL, JIRA
Functional QA Engineer (API & Mobile Testing) â Agile, Postman, SQL, JIRA
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Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Functional QA Engineerspecialized in API Testing to join our testing team. The role involves validating the functionality performance and reliability of web and mobile applications through comprehensive testing practices. The incumbent will ensure that systems meet quality standards function correctly and deliver a seamless experience for end-users. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of our digital solutions supporting the organizations objective to deliver high-quality products efficiently.
Software Requirements
- Required:
- Postman for manual API testing
- Test management tools such as Azure DevOps ALM or JIRA
- SQL-based tools for backend validation (e.g. SQL Server Management Studio MySQL Workbench)
- Preferred:
- Automated testing tools like Selenium or API automation frameworks
- Mobile testing tools (e.g. Appium)
- Cloud-based testing environments or integrations
Overall Responsibilities
- Execute manual testing for web and mobile applications across UI backend and API layers
- Develop review and execute detailed test plans test cases and test scripts aligned with project requirements
- Conduct API testing to validate system responses and data accuracy using tools like Postman
- Perform backend validation by writing and executing SQL queries to ensure data integrity
- Log track and report bugs or issues identified during testing using industry-standard tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers product owners and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing activities results and defect reports
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance
Technical Skills (By Category)
Testing & Automation Tools:
- Essential: Postman (manual API testing) Azure DevOps JIRA ALM
- Preferred: Selenium API automation frameworks (e.g. RestAssured Karate)
Programming & Scripting:
- Preferred: Basic scripting knowledge (Python JavaScript or similar) for test automation
Databases/Data Management:
- SQL proficiency: writing and executing queries to validate data during backend testing
Mobile Testing:
- Experience with mobile testing on Android and iOS platforms (preferred but not mandatory)
Development Methodologies:
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Other Skills:
- Knowledge of RESTful API principles and testing best practices
- Familiarity with performance testing basics (e.g. load testing) is a plus
- Understanding of SDLC and STLC processes
Experience Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of experience in software testing with a focus on functional and API testing
- Demonstrated experience in testing web and mobile applications
- Proven expertise in designing and executing test cases and bug reports
- Hands-on experience with manual API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Background working in Agile teams and supporting continuous delivery
Day-to-Day Activities
- Conduct manual testing of APIs mobile and web app functionalities based on test plans
- Write and maintain test cases scripts and defect reports
- Collaborate with developers and business teams during sprint cycles to understand requirements and validate functionality
- Participate in daily stand-up meetings sprint planning and retrospectives
- Review and analyze system logs and data to identify issues during backend testing
- Ensure tests are executed in accordance with project timelines and quality standards
- Update test documentation and communicate testing progress and quality metrics to stakeholders
- Reproduce troubleshoot and document defects with clear actionable information
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field; equivalent professional experience acceptable
- Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB CTAL) are advantageous but not mandatory
- Ongoing professional development in testing tools automation and emerging testing practices
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose issues effectively
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting findings
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple testing activities simultaneously
- Adaptability to rapidly changing project requirements and technology trends
- Teamwork mentality with a focus on quality assurance excellence
- Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on testing trends and tools
- Problem-solving orientation with an emphasis on delivering reliable high-quality solutions
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
