Aqilea is an IT and engineering consulting partner that helps companies get more out of their technology and operations. With teams in Stockholm and Bangalore, we work closely with our clients to build solutions that fit their needs - from software development, AI and infrastructure engineering to industrial automation and embedded systems.
We combine strong technical expertise with a practical, business-focused approach to help organizations modernize, improve security, and scale with confidence. Above all, we focus on long-term partnerships built on trust, quality, and real results.
With us, you have excellent opportunities to take real steps in your career and the prospect to take great responsibility.
About the Role
Company: Aqilea India
Senior QA Tester (API & Backend Testing)
Experience: 8–10 Years
Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Tester with strong expertise in API and backend testing. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of system integrations, data validation,
and automation frameworks, along with excellent debugging skills.
Key Responsibilities
API & Service Testing
Strong hands-on experience with REST and GraphQL APIs
Proficient in tools like Postman, Rest Assured, and Bruno
Ability to validate:
- Request/response payloads
Headers and authentication
Error handling and edge cases (not just happy paths)
Database & Data Validation
Strong SQL skills (joins, aggregations, complex queries)
Ability to trace and validate data across multiple systems
Experience validating backend processing and transformations
Positive understanding of data integrity concepts
Automation Skills
Experience building and maintaining API automation frameworks
Programming experience in Java or Python
Familiarity with frameworks like TestNG or PyTest
Hands-on experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)