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API Test Engineer

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 106258
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Irving, TX 75063, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : uscitizen, greencard, h4ead, l2ead, opt, tnvisa
  • Duration : 1 year
  • Location : Onsite
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 10 years
  • Primary Skills : API, Postman, RESTFul API, Functional Testing
  • Other Skills : Manual & automated testing, Appium, REST API testing, Postman, REST Assured, AWS, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Quality Engineering
  • Additional Notes : contract

Contact

Anant N Awatare

Anant N Awatare

anant@ptechpartners.com Anant Nagawatare on LinkedIn

Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) | Contract

Available for W2 only

Overview

Our client is seeking a API Test Engineer with strong experience in REST API testing, backend validation, and enterprise application integrations. The candidate will lead API testing activities while remaining hands-on with test execution, defect management, and quality assurance. This role requires close collaboration with development and business teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead API testing activities, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect management.
  • Perform hands-on manual testing of REST APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
  • Validate API requests/responses, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and JSON/XML payloads.
  • Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
  • Execute SQL queries to validate backend data, database integrity, and system integrations.
  • Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track defects through resolution.
  • Lead defect triage and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Provide testing status, reports, and updates to stakeholders.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvements in QA processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of QA experience, with strong expertise in manual API testing.
  • Experience leading API testing activities and mentoring QA team members.
  • Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, Postman, and Swagger.
  • Excellent understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and JSON/XML.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with backend/database validation.
  • Experience with functional, integration, and regression testing.
  • Familiarity with microservices and enterprise application integrations.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to API automation tools such as REST Assured.
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
  • Familiarity with AWS, CI/CD, and log monitoring tools such as Splunk or CloudWatch.

Pay rate: $60-$65/hr (W2). This is a 1 year contract position, onsite in Irving, TX. Candidates must be US citizens or green card holders.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent): −

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

API Test Engineer

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 106258
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Irving, TX 75063, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : uscitizen, greencard, h4ead, l2ead, opt, tnvisa
  • Duration : 1 year
  • Location : Onsite
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 10 years
  • Primary Skills : API, Postman, RESTFul API, Functional Testing
  • Other Skills : Manual & automated testing, Appium, REST API testing, Postman, REST Assured, AWS, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Quality Engineering
  • Additional Notes : contract

Contact

Anant N Awatare

Anant N Awatare

anant@ptechpartners.com Anant Nagawatare on LinkedIn

Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) | Contract

Available for W2 only

Overview

Our client is seeking a API Test Engineer with strong experience in REST API testing, backend validation, and enterprise application integrations. The candidate will lead API testing activities while remaining hands-on with test execution, defect management, and quality assurance. This role requires close collaboration with development and business teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead API testing activities, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect management.
  • Perform hands-on manual testing of REST APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
  • Validate API requests/responses, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and JSON/XML payloads.
  • Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
  • Execute SQL queries to validate backend data, database integrity, and system integrations.
  • Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track defects through resolution.
  • Lead defect triage and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Provide testing status, reports, and updates to stakeholders.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvements in QA processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of QA experience, with strong expertise in manual API testing.
  • Experience leading API testing activities and mentoring QA team members.
  • Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, Postman, and Swagger.
  • Excellent understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and JSON/XML.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with backend/database validation.
  • Experience with functional, integration, and regression testing.
  • Familiarity with microservices and enterprise application integrations.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to API automation tools such as REST Assured.
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
  • Familiarity with AWS, CI/CD, and log monitoring tools such as Splunk or CloudWatch.

Pay rate: $60-$65/hr (W2). This is a 1 year contract position, onsite in Irving, TX. Candidates must be US citizens or green card holders.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent): −

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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