
QA Engineer
For more than 20 years, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftspeople has delivered cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of AI-driven digital transformation. Since 2001, we have grown into a full-service digital consulting company with 5500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. Driven by the desire to make a difference, we keep innovating. Fueling the growth of our company with our knowledge worker culture. When teaming up with Xebia, expect in-depth expertise based on an authentic, value-led, and high-quality way of working that inspires all we do.
About the Role
This role is ideal for a hands-on QA Engineer with approximately four years of experience, focused on manual API testing and capable of contributing to automation efforts. The right candidate is comfortable working in a hybrid QA role, with the curiosity to explore, question, and improve the reliability and performance of APIs and backend services
What You’ll Do
- Design and execute manual test cases for APIs and backend services based on user stories and technical requirements.
- Build and maintain basic to intermediate API automation scripts, primarily using Postman and frameworks like Karate.
- Assist in running and analyzing performance tests using tools like Gatling and Prism under guidance.
- Collaborate with developers and product owners to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure test coverage.
- Identify, document, and track bugs through to resolution with clear, concise reporting.
- Maintain test data and test environments to support consistent and repeatable testing.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to ongoing QA process improvements.
- Communicate testing progress and risks clearly with both technical and non-technical team members
- Support technical evaluations of other consultants when required, contributing to the assessment of skills and alignment with project needs
What You Bring
- 4 years of experience in QA, with a mix of manual and automation testing (ideally 50/50).
- Strong hands-on experience in manual API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Practical experience with API test automation, using any framework (e.g., Karate, RestAssured, Postman scripts).• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Gatling, JMeter, or others.
- Basic scripting or programming knowledge (Java, JavaScript, or similar).
- Proven ability to create clear, reusable test plans, test cases, and bug reports.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable in Agile development environments.
Working Style:
- Growth-oriented mindset – eager to learn from peers and continuously improve testing practices and product understanding.
- Detail-focused and technically solid – ensures test coverage and quality through effective manual and automated testing.
- Clear communicator – explains test results, defects, and quality risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative team member – works closely with developers, designers, and productmanagers to build and release high-quality features.
- Takes ownership – accountable for test execution, defect tracking, and contributing to the overall stability of the product.
- Open to feedback – receptive to code reviews, process improvement, and mentoring to grow into more advanced QA responsibilities.
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