
Senior Functional QA (API Testing Experience) at MAS Global Consulting. Location Information: Colombia. Who You Are. You thrive on continuously improving and growing alongside the technological solutions we develop and deliver. As a detail-oriented and analytical professional, you have a passion for ensuring high-quality, robust, and efficient systems. You excel at identifying issues, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance.. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to delivering seamless user experiences by ensuring software meets the highest quality standards.. Who We Are. MAS means More in Spanish, so MAS Globals name reflects our mission to create education opportunities for women and Latinos in tech, just like the scholarship ANDI- EAFIT that made our Latina Founders story possible, from a low-income neighborhood in Medellin to becoming top 100 Hispanic in Tech in the US. Based in Tampa, Florida with a strong presence in Colombia, Argentina, and across LATAM, we give our clients in North America access to onshore and nearshore tech talent, to build digital pods or deliver projects to help drive innovation, from Full Stack Software Engineering and Digital/Cloud Modernization to a growing practice on Data Engineering and AI. Our future is bright, enabled by a diverse group of experts representing 10 nationalities, fresh talent like you, and a solid foundation on decade-long Proven results with recognized corporations like Johnson Controls, JPMorgan Chase, and Dell. MAS is a 100% Hispanic and women owned company and has been recognized with many awards and certifications, like A Great Place to Work and fastest growing company in the US. . Key Responsibilities:. The candidate must have a proven track record of successfully handling the following responsibilities in past roles:. Test Strategy & Execution:. Design, develop, and execute . manual and automated test cases. to validate functional requirements across different platforms.. Collaboration & Communication:. Work closely with . developers, product managers, and business analysts. to understand requirements and define effective testing strategies.. Functional & Regression Testing:. Perform . functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. to ensure comprehensive test coverage.. Defect Management:. Identify, document, and track defects using industry-standard tools, ensuring timely resolution with development teams.. Test Planning & Documentation:. Establish and maintain . detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts. for existing and new features.. Root Cause Analysis:. Conduct thorough . root cause analysis. on defects and advocate for preventive measures during early development stages.. Shift-Left Testing Approach:. Promote . shift-left testing. by embedding quality assurance earlier in the software development lifecycle.. QA Process Improvement:. Define and improve . QA best practices. , processes, and documentation to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.. Mentorship & Leadership:. Provide . mentorship and guidance. to junior QA engineers, sharing best practices and technical insights.. Test Automation Collaboration:. Work closely with automation engineers to enhance automated test coverage and reduce manual efforts.. Required Qualifications:. The ideal candidate must have . strong prior experience showcasing hands-on expertise. in the following areas:. 5+ years of experience in functional software testing within an Agile environment, with a strong focus on backend and API validation.. Deep understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), test case design, and defect tracking in complex enterprise environments.. Proven ability to analyze business and technical requirements, translating them into backend/API test strategies, and following stories from analysis through implementation.. Hands-on experience testing . APIs and backend services. (REST, JSON) using tools such as . Postman.. SQL proficiency for . data validation and integrity checks. in relational databases (e.g., MySQL).. Familiarity with . AWS fundamentals. (understanding core services and how they work in testing environments).. Basic knowledge of . Docker environments. , with ability to navigate containerized setups.. Experience working in . CI/CD pipelines. , understanding QAs integration within DevOps workflows.. Strong verbal and written communication skills in . advanced English. , with proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.. Preferred Qualifications:. Familiarity with . test automation frameworks. such as . Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium. , at a . basic level,. focused on understanding automation processes rather than building frameworks.. Experience with . microservices and API-driven architectures. , with strong understanding of service interactions and testing methodologies.. Familiarity with . cloud-based testing environments. (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ability to support debugging in these contexts.. Knowledge of . performance and load testing tools. (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.. Basic experience with . scripting languages. (Python, JavaScript, or Bash) for workflow optimization is a plus.. Our Values. AtMAS, we believe in the power of MORE. This belief is the foundation of our core values, guiding our actions and driving our commitment to excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth.. Client Value Obsession:. We strive forMOREin every client interaction, delivering the highest levels of excellence by proactively understanding and addressing our clients needs.. Driven by Action and accountability:. We embodyMOREby upholding the highest standards of reliability and commitment.. One Team One Voice:. We foster a culture ofMOREthrough collaboration and inclusivity. We value diverse perspectives, support, and improve each other, and commit to decisions as a unified team.. Growth Mindset:. We embraceMOREby thriving on change and innovation. Our commitment to continuous learning and personal development, valuing constructive feedback, and focusing on growth opportunities ensures that we remain resilient and forward-thinking.. At MAS Global, people from diverse backgrounds come together to make an impact and be their authentic selves. MAS Global is a woman-owned business. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.. . We are committed to the accessibility needs of applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.