QA Analyst, API

Design, execute, and maintain API test cases across GraphQL operations — validating queries, mutations, request/response payloads, error handling, authentication flows, schema integrity, and resolver behaviour

Own end-to-end testing of the public-facing GraphQL API, and serve as a subject matter expert supporting other QA teams on private API functionality within their respective domains

Design and execute load and performance tests, using k6 (or similar) identifying bottlenecks, establishing baseline benchmarks, and validating behaviour under peak and sustained conditions

Identify gaps in API coverage and proactively recommend testing strategies

Build automated API test suites from the ground up using tools like Postman, Bruno, or similar

Collaborate with dev and other QA to identify high-value automation opportunities

Integrate API and load tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable automated execution on each release, catching issues early and maintaining performance baselines

Help shape and execute the team's automation roadmap as it pertains to API

Write structured test cases with automation in mind from the start

Track, document, and manage defects through their full lifecycle

Participate in release management and provide clear, concise QA summaries for stakeholders

Completed a QA certification, or a relevant diploma or degree

3+ years of progressive experience in a QA role, with hands-on API testing (REST/GraphQL)

Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Bruno, or similar)

Experience with load testing tools such as k6, or similar

Familiarity with API security testing concepts and common vulnerability patterns

Familiarity with automation frameworks — Webdriver IO, Appium, or comparable

Ability to read and write basic scripts or queries (SQL, JavaScript, or similar)

Strong communicator who can translate technical findings for developers and non-technical stakeholders alike

Analytical but pragmatic — you know when enough testing is enough

Provide feedback and results in a way that engages the developers and product managers to work collaboratively on solutions

Experience with financial or payments applications

Security or compliance testing background

CI/CD pipeline experience