API Automation Tester with JMeter and Healthcare Domain Experience (Onsite)

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Moines, IA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking an API Automation Tester with expertise in JMeter and experience in the healthcare domain. This full-time position is based onsite in Des Moines, Iowa, and involves working within a team of IT professionals to ensure high-quality software solutions through both automated and manual testing. The role emphasizes API testing and automation, requiring a strong understanding of various testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for REST and SOAP APIs using tools like JMeter, Postman, and Rest Assured.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and perform automation testing for web services and backend APIs.
• Ensure API validation, response checks, and integration with automation frameworks.
• Conduct end-to-end manual testing for various features, ensuring functionality, performance, reliability, and usability.
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and test plans based on business and functional requirements.
• Perform bug tracking and reporting using tools like Azure, JIRA, or Bugzilla.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, DevOps) to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Assist in UAT testing and ensure the quality of final product releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in API automation testing using tools like Selenium, JMeter, Postman, or Rest Assured.
• Solid experience in manual testing, with strong test case design, execution, and bug reporting.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Java, Python, or Groovy for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integrating test automation into build processes using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab.
• Proficiency with test management tools like Azure for test case management and bug reporting.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of database testing with SQL queries.
• Experience in interoperability testing within the healthcare domain.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan