Kforce has a client that is seeking an API Tester (Python) in Whippany, NJ. Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced API Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python scripting, API testing tools, and a strong understanding of API testing methodologies and best practices. This role involves developing comprehensive test cases, writing automated test scripts, executing tests, and collaborating with development teams to ensure the quality and performance of our APIs. Key Responsibilities: * API Tester will develop comprehensive test cases for API functionalities, including positive, negative, boundary, and stress scenarios * Write automated test scripts using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured, or similar, leveraging programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to interact with APIs * Execute automated API tests against different environments (dev, staging, production) and monitor test results for failures or anomalies * Identify and document defects encountered during testing, clearly describing issues and providing detailed steps to reproduce them for developers * Conduct performance tests to evaluate API response times, throughput, and scalability under various load conditions * As an API Tester, you will perform security assessments on APIs to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure data protection * Work closely with developers to understand API design, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes * Integrate automated API tests into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline for seamless testing throughout the development lifecycle * Analyze test reports to identify trends, prioritize issues, and provide actionable insights to improve API quality