API Tester Freshers

API Testing 6 months to 1 Yr experience

Execute test cases for REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

Validate:

Status codes

Response body (JSON/XML)

Request/response correctness

Integration Testing

Support testing of end-to-end API flows

Validate basic workflows (e.g., create update fetch delete)

Testing Tools

Work with tools like Postman and Swagger

Run collections and basic scripts in Postman

Data Validation

Perform basic SQL queries to validate backend data

Cross-check API response with database values

Defect Tracking

Log and track defects in Jira

Retest fixes and update status

Required Skills

Must-Have

Basic understanding of REST APIs

Familiarity with Postman / Swagger

Knowledge of:

HTTP methods & status codes

JSON format

Basic SQL knowledge

Understanding of test cases and bug lifecycle

Good-to-Have

Exposure to automation tools like Playwright (optional)

Understanding of authentication (basic token-based APIs)