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Entry Level Rest Api Testing Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Must have experience in UI, API Web Services/Micro services Development/Automation testing and creating automated test scripts with Cypress/Selenium/rest Assured/PACT.IO/any similar Java libraries.

This position is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining robust testing processes ... Knowledge of communication protocols such as GPIB, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Rest API. * Technical ...

... systems using REST or gRPC. • Work with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3, EC2 ... API Gateway, and SNS/SQS. • Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD ...

Cloud Developer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$55.75 - $76.25/hr

... API Management, Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Identity & Access: Azure AD, OAuth2 ... Redux, MobX, NgRx, or equivalentRequired7YearsResponsive UI implementation (HTML/CSS), REST and ...

Software Integration Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $145K/yr

... REST, SOAP) • Ability to manage software integration projects Qualifications : Required : • ... API integration and development • Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level REST API tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level REST API Tester, you need a solid understanding of HTTP protocols, API concepts, and basic programming knowledge, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with testing tools like Postman, Swagger, and automation frameworks, as well as experience with version control systems such as Git, is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying issues and collaborating with development teams. These skills ensure accurate API validation, efficient bug detection, and smooth team workflows in software development environments.

What is entry level REST API testing?

Entry level REST API testing involves verifying that web APIs function correctly, respond with the expected data, and handle errors appropriately. Testers at this level typically use tools like Postman or automated scripts to send requests to APIs and check the responses for accuracy. They focus on basic functionality, data validation, and ensuring that the API meets specified requirements. Entry level testers may also help document test cases and report issues found during testing.

What are the typical challenges faced by entry level REST API testers and how can they overcome them?

Entry-level REST API testers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex API documentation, handling authentication methods, and identifying key test cases for different endpoints. To overcome these, it's helpful to start with thorough documentation review and use tools like Postman or Insomnia to visualize API requests and responses. Collaborating closely with developers can also clarify endpoint purposes and expected behaviors, while practicing with sample APIs and leveraging automated testing frameworks can boost confidence and efficiency.
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Entry-Level Java Developer/Automation Tester

SAIC

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago


SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2613924
Location: Ashburn, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-30
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Java/JEE Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. Please note that candidates will be required to be in an automation tester role for the first 12-18 months of their employment. This is so that the candidate will get up to speed with the team structure, applications, technology stack, work requirements, etc. The candidate will then graduate to a developer role on the team.
Job Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and unit test REST web services with Java, Spring, and JUnit.
  • Develop web applications with Angular that communicate with backend services.
  • Generating test data and performing Data Validation by writing SQL queries.
  • Write automation test scripts using Java.
  • Work collaboratively within a large, Agile development team.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
  • Experience with Java/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems
  • Spring Boot
  • REST web services
  • RxJS
  • Typescript
  • XML/JSON
  • RDBMS (e.g. Oracle or PostgreSQL)
  • SQL
  • JPA/Hibernate
  • Angular
  • HTML/Javascript/CSS
  • Knowledge of web application development required

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus
  • Recent and relevant course projects, internships, co-ops, or personal work showcasing full stack development skills would be a plus
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience writing their own automation scripts
  • Experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright
  • Experience with NoSQL databases
  • Familiar with AWS
  • Comfortable with Eclipse and Visual Studio Code
  • Agile development approach
  • Good communication skills (writing and presenting)
  • Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done
  • Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment
  • Superior written and oral communication skills are essential
  • Must be able to multitask efficiently and progressively and work comfortably in an ever-changing data environment
  • Must work well in a team environment as well as independently
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and problem solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels

Customer Requirements
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
  • Location - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After their first year, they will have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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