Aravo Solutions · 1 day ago
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAravo Solutions, Inc. provides leading third-party risk management and vendor lifecycle management solutions powered by intelligent automation software. They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to focus on automated testing of REST APIs and backend services, ensuring reliability and security across their SaaS platform.
Enterprise SoftwareManagement Information SystemsSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute automation scripts for REST APIs, integration services, and backend workflows, aligned with user stories and technical requirements
Build and maintain API automation frameworks, including contract and integration tests
Execute comprehensive regression testing across APIs and integration flows to validate new features and bug fixes
Validate authentication and authorization flows, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and session-based security models
Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Architects, and Product Managers to review requirements, specifications, and technical designs, providing early feedback to improve quality and testability
Perform data validation and backend testing, including SQL queries to ensure data integrity across systems
Support performance and reliability testing of APIs and integration endpoints
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent execution as part of release workflows
Maintain clear documentation of test plans, automation coverage, and results
Stay current with emerging testing tools, integration patterns, and quality engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer with a strong focus on automation
3+ years of hands-on Java experience, specifically using Java-based test frameworks for API and integration testing
Proven experience testing API-driven and integration-heavy applications
Hands-on experience with API automation tools (REST Assured, Postman/Newman, or similar)
Hands-on experience with Java-based test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution
Strong understanding of REST API principles, HTTP protocols, and API versioning
Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security fundamentals
Strong understanding of SQL databases and data validation techniques
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive quality for assigned services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience with contract testing using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
Performance and load testing for APIs and integration services
Experience testing legacy SOAP/XML integrations
Familiarity with microservices architectures, message queues, or event-driven systems
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Benefits
100% Employer Paid Gold Tier Medical Insurance options for the Employee and Family
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Company Matching
Equity Participation
4 Weeks of Vacation to start
Fully Stocked Kitchens
Company-Sponsored Charitable Day of Giving Events
Company
Aravo Solutions
Aravo Solutions provides on-demand, SaaS-based supplier information management (SIM) solutions and services for enterprises.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$51.39MKey Investors
Big Sky Partners
2012-08-14Series D· $3.87M
2009-11-24Series D· $19M
2008-12-16Series D· $7M
Leadership Team
Michael Saracini
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Hensley
Chief Technology Officer
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