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Job#: 3047104
Job Description:
QA Tester
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a QA Tester for an onsite position. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API automation, database testing, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within an Agile/Scrum framework.
Required Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in REST API automation testing (Karate or REST Assured).

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, is flexible, and is a strong team player.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities with high attention to detail.
• Adept at mentoring junior QA engineers and partnering across engineering teams.
• Experience with the full SDLC and working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with API contract testing, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure) for API testing.
• Experience testing with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Familiarity with API mocking tools (WireMock/MockServer).
• Exposure to security testing concepts (OWASP API Security).
• Experience in banking/financial services, payments, or regulated enterprise applications.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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