Quality Engineering Consultant

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Banking applications, API / WebServices REST and SOAP, DB SQL/non-SQL, and Batch testing automation.
Coordination and leadership skills to lead workstreams, programs, or multiple projects/initiatives.
Experience implementing QA/QE standards, including executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
Proficiency in web services and API testing (REST API, SOAP Web Services).
Expertise in API protocols and standards, including validation of request/response structures and automation of API-driven workflows.
Strong database testing skills, with solid SQL knowledge.
Competency in at least one programming language: Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve operational or process issues.
Ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in testing processes.
Proficiency with test and variance management tools (ALM, JIRA, Confluence) and experience with Waterfall or Agile methodologies.
Experience evaluating systems, software packages, and tools for functionality and quality requirements.
Strong understanding of quality management methods, tools, and techniques.
Familiarity with core banking systems, client messaging, targeted customer marketing, product offerings, and cross-platform integrations.
Automation scripting experience (Jython, Java, Python) and data migration testing.
UNIX/batch testing skills, including running and verifying batch jobs, reports, and data loads.
Experience with version control systems (eg, Git, GitHub Copilot), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, JUnit/TestNG), and a variety of API/database testing tools (Parasoft SOATest, Postman, Swagger / OpenAI, Insomnia, Perfecto, SQL Developer, DB Visualizer, TOAD).

Experience
7-11 yrs