Software Testing Specialist

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for a Software Testing Specialist to support the Defense Logistics Agency, API Gateway Program.  Provides software testing experience (integration and acceptance). Designs and executes API software testing and evaluates results to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Prepares test scripts and all required test documentation. Designs and prepares all needed test data. Analyzes internal security within systems. Reviews test results and evaluates for conformance to design. 

• Experience with CI/CD integration for automated API testing.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and concepts.
• Familiarity with security testing principles and common API vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of database concepts for validating data interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging API issues.
• Attention to detail for identifying subtle discrepancies in API responses.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., JavaScript for Postman, Java for Rest Assured) for test automation.
• Provides software testing experience (integration and acceptance).
• Designs and executes API software testing and evaluates results to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepares test scripts and all required test documentation.
• Designs and prepares all needed test data. Analyzes internal security within systems.
• Reviews test results and evaluates for conformance to design. 

• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Experience in computer software development and testing software applications, including system, regression, acceptance, end to end, performance, and automation testing.
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining test cases using designated automated test tools.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Knowledge of different API architectures (e.g., REST, SOAP) and their protocols (e.g., HTTP/HTTPS).
• Familiarity with data formats commonly used in APIs (e.g., JSON, XML).
• Understanding of API authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., API keys, OAuth, JWT).
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, SoapUI).
• Ability to read and interpret API documentation (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI specifications).

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