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This role executes automated and manual API test suites, validates schemas and contract behavior, performs negative and error-handling tests, and supports regression testing for API version updates and integration changes.\nThe API QA / 508 / Test Engineer ensures enterprise APIs remain reliable, secure, accessible, and compliant. This role collaborates closely with integration engineers, API developers, cybersecurity personnel, and product teams to validate API readiness across all environments.\nThis position is fully remote. \nDuties & Responsibilities\nThe API QA / 508 / Test Engineer will:\nDevelop and execute API contract tests, schema validation tests, and endpoint-level test cases. \nPerform end-to-end integration testing across API workflows, middleware, and consuming applications. \nConduct negative testing, error-path validation, boundary conditions, and rate-limit testing. \nValidate accessibility compliance for API documentation, developer portals, and related interfaces (Section 508/WCAG). \nTest API version migrations, deprecations, and regression scenarios for updated endpoints. \nUse API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, or similar) to execute automated and manual test suites. \nValidate payloads, schema enforcement, authentication behavior, and token flows (OAuth2, SSO). \nReproduce and document API defects, integration failures, and unexpected service responses. \nMaintain API test artifacts, results, regression reports, and traceability documentation. \nCollaborate with developers, integration engineers, and cybersecurity teams on test outcomes and mitigation actions. \nSupport automated CI/CD integration for API test suites. \nParticipate in Agile ceremonies and provide testing input during planning and refinements. \nQualifications\nClearance Requirement\nMust hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation.\nEducation (Required)\nBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, Testing, or a related technical field.\nExperience (Required)\nMinimum 5 years of experience in QA, API testing, systems testing, or software quality assurance. \nExperience testing RESTful APIs, integration endpoints, and backend system interactions. \nExperience performing schema validation, contract testing, and data structure verification. \nExperience with negative testing, boundary testing, and error-handling validation. \nExperience supporting regression testing for versioned APIs and integration changes. \nTechnical Knowledge (Required)\nStrong knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, or equivalent. \nUnderstanding of JSON schemas, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and contract enforcement. \nFamiliarity with authentication/authorization testing (OAuth2, JWT, SAML). \nKnowledge of Section 508/WCAG accessibility testing for UI-facing components (developer portals, documentation interfaces). \nUnderstanding of CI/CD integration for automated test suites. \nTechnical Knowledge (Preferred)\nExperience in a DoD or federal IT environment. \nFamiliarity with performance testing tools and load testing strategies. \nExperience validating event-driven or asynchronous API patterns. \nCertifications\nRequired:\nWCAG / Section 508 Accessibility Certification \nPreferred:\nCompTIA Security+ \nITIL v4 Foundation \nAPI testing or QA certifications \nSkills\nStrong analytical, debugging, and error-tracing abilities. \nExcellent written documentation skills for defect reports and test artifacts. \nAbility to validate complex integration flows and multi-system interactions. \nHigh attention to detail and adherence to quality standards. \nAbility to work collaboratively across development, cybersecurity, and integration teams. \nOur Equal Employment Opportunity Policy\nEEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.\n Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. 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