Job Title : API & Data Quality Test Engineer
Location : Columbia, SC
Duration : 12 Months
Pay Rate : $55 – $60 / hour
Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.
Job Description :
We are looking for an API & Data Quality Test Engineer to validate REST APIs and backend data pipelines supporting enterprise reporting systems. This role involves API testing, SQL-based data validation, and contributing to automated test frameworks.
Daily Responsibilities :
- Write and execute REST API tests using Postman or similar tools.
- Validate backend data processing pipelines using SQL and Python scripts.
- Automate test scenarios for both APIs and data pipelines.
- Collaborate with development teams to clarify data requirements and system interfaces.
- Perform regression testing and support production releases.
- Track test cases, results, and defects using JIRA or Azure DevOps.
- Support integration of automated tests into CI / CD workflows.
Required Skills :
3+ years API test automation experience.3+ years SQL scripting for data validation.2+ years Python scripting for automation tasks.Familiarity with JSON, XML, and RESTful APIs.Preferred Skills :
Experience with Selenium or similar UI automation tools.Knowledge of data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow.Background in healthcare or regulated environments is a plus.