REMOTE- API SDET (Golang)

Insight Global
Plano, TX, United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Automation of Tests Code Coverage Continuous Delivery Mobile Application Software Test Data Backend Git Gitlab-ci Integration Tests Playwright
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Api Management SDET Golang

Job description

An employer is looking for an API SDET to sit remotely. You will be part of the clients ecommerce QA team, focused on testing efforts related to their API environment and helping to mature their end- to- end testing. You will create/ implement automated tests for APIs and utilize the current framework to ensure optimal functionality. You will enhance the automation framework for new/ existing functionality and coordinate testing activities as part of the Agile team. You will identify/ record defects related to the API aspects for the web/ mobile applications and optimize the testing environment as needed for process improvement. Additional tasks will include:

Build and execute API test automation for backend and integration services.

Integrate web, mobile, and API automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.

Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QE partners to define quality requirements and ensure appropriate test coverage.

Investigate automation failures, identify root causes, and continuously improve test reliability and execution stability.

Maintain automation documentation, test data, environment configurations, and execution standards.

Advocate for automation best practices, shift left testing, and testability improvements across Agile teams.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

5+ years experience in QA automation/ SDET roles

Strong background in hands on Golang development for back end services/ APIs

Experience with QA automation related to API testing efforts

Well versed in integration testing

Solid understanding of Git and GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Strong knowledge of testing fundamentals, automation strategies, and Agile development practice

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Playwright

JS/ TS skills

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