(QA) Tester Java/AWS Backend Systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for backend applications and serverless components.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Validate integrations across AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, and databases such as MongoDB, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with developers to understand requirements and participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Design and automate unit, integration, regression, and performance tests for backend systems.
• Log defects, work with development to resolve issues, and track them through closure.
• Ensure test environments are configured correctly and work in coordination with DevOps as needed.
• Contribute to continuous integration pipelines with automated test suites (using tools like JUnit, TestNG, or PyTest).
• Assist with security and load testing where applicable.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a QA Tester or QA Engineer in backend or full-stack environments.
• Strong experience testing RESTful APIs and serverless applications.
• Familiarity with Java, Spring Boot, and understanding of microservices architectures.
• Experience with AWS services, especially Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB/MongoDB.
• Proficiency in writing SQL and NoSQL queries for data validation (MongoDB/Oracle/PostgreSQL).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG, REST Assured).
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, cloud security principles, and performance testing tools like JMeter is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment.