Studio Diseno Innovative - Manual Tester - API Testing

Description :

We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual Tester with strong experience in API testing, test case design, and defect management.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with testing methodologies, validating API functionalities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities :

Manual Testing :

- Perform end-to-end manual testing of web and mobile applications.

- Create, execute, and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.

- Identify functional, usability, and compatibility issues and ensure thorough test coverage.

API Testing :

- Perform hands-on API testing using tools like Postman, Swagger, Insomnia, or REST Assured (manual).

- Validate request/response formats, status codes, JSON/XML schemas, headers, authentication methods, and business logic.

- Design and execute positive, negative, boundary, and integration test cases for APIs.

- Log, track, and verify API defects using standard defect tracking tools.

Test Documentation & Reporting :

- Prepare detailed test documentation including test cases, test results, and defect reports.

- Maintain traceability matrices to ensure all requirements are thoroughly tested.

- Provide clear and concise reporting on test execution status, risks, and issues.

Collaboration & Coordination :

- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads to understand requirements and clarify functionality.

- Participate in requirement analysis, sprint planning, and review meetings.

- Support UAT teams by providing use cases and reproducing customer-reported issues.

Quality Assurance Processes :

- Ensure adherence to QA processes, standards, and best practices.

- Contribute to process improvements for better efficiency and quality.

- Stay updated with new QA trends, tools, and testing techniques.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- 2-4 years of experience in Manual Testing with strong exposure to API testing.

- Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, Insomnia, etc.

- Basic understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, and JSON/XML formats.

- Experience in functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing.

- Knowledge of SQL for performing data validations (preferred).

- Familiarity with defect tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, etc.

- Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies