Quality Analyst- API Detective Extraordinaire

Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
Durham, United States of America
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 105K

Job location

Durham, United States of America

Tech stack

API
JIRA
Data Integrity
Scrum
Regression Testing
Selenium
SoapUI
Test Case Design
Postman
Information Technology

Job description

We're on the hunt for an experienced Quality Analyst who thrives on curiosity, precision, and a healthy obsession with detail. In this role, you'll be the guardian of quality-ensuring our applications are reliable, accurate, and ready for prime time. You'll collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, and developers, testing everything from sleek front-end experiences to the powerful APIs behind the scenes. You'll report to the QA Manager and worsk alongside teams across departments-including offshore partners-to keep everything running smoothly.

  • Dive into business and technical needs, partnering with stakeholders to create meaningful test scenarios that reflect real-world use. Test Case Architect

  • Design, document, and maintain test cases across functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing. API Sleuth

  • Put APIs under the microscope using tools like Postman or SoapUI. Validate endpoints, inspect request/response behavior, and ensure data is accurate and consistent. Bug Hunter

  • Track down defects, log them clearly in tools like JIRA, and work with developers to squash them quickly and efficiently. Team Collaborator

  • Work cross-functionally with product, dev, and business teams to deliver high-quality releases that everyone can trust. Regression Guardian

  • Run regression tests to make sure new features don't break existing functionality (because no one likes surprises). Data Validator

  • Ensure data integrity by checking for accuracy and consistency across systems. UAT Champion

  • Support user acceptance testing by guiding stakeholders, sharing results, and smoothing the path to sign-off. Documentation Pro

  • Keep everything organized-test cases, results, defect reports-all traceable and easy to follow. Automation Ally

  • Partner with automation engineers to identify reusable API tests and help build automated regression coverage.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available., * A degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent real-world experience

  • 6+ years of QA experience (you've seen things... and tested them all)
  • A deep understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
  • Experience writing and executing test cases, tracking bugs, and managing workflows (JIRA is your friend)
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum (you know the sprint life)
  • Sharp analytical skills and problem-solving superpowers
  • An eye for detail that catches what others miss Great communication skills-you can talk tech with engineers and translate insights for stakeholders
  • Ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment (without dropping the ball)
  • Basic SQL skills to validate data and ensure integrity
  • Bonus points if you've worked with automation tools like Selenium

Benefits & conditions

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position., 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 5% company match Match vests after 2 years Performance-based bonus potential Bi-weekly pay + on-demand pay option Translation: Solid retirement + bonus upside (pretty competitive for the industry)

About the company

Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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