Job Description

Why Join Iris?

Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions?

Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies — where you own and shape your success story.

About Us

At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us

At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Backend Tester with strong expertise in Java-based automation, API testing, and database validation. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience testing backend systems, particularly in payments or financial domains, ensuring high reliability, performance, and data integrity of APIs and backend services.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute backend and API test automation using Java and frameworks such as Rest Assured
Perform comprehensive API testing (RESTful services) including functional, regression, integration, and negative testing
Validate data integrity by writing complex SQL queries and performing database testing
Collaborate with backend developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to understand requirements and test scenarios
Identify, log, and track defects with clear root cause analysis and work closely with development teams for resolution
Ensure high quality of backend systems related to payments processing, transaction flows, and reconciliation
Participate in test strategy, test planning, and continuous improvement of test frameworks and processes
Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests where applicable

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Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

6–8 years of experience in backend or API testing
Strong proficiency in Java
Hands on experience with API testing frameworks, especially Rest Assured
Knowledge of SQL and database testing (data validation, joins, stored procedures, etc.)
Experience testing microservices and backend systems
Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Good to Have

Working knowledge of Python for scripting or test automation
Experience in Payments / Banking / Financial Services domain
Exposure to performance or security testing tools
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle)
Knowledge of cloud-based systems and distributed architectures

Mandatory Competencies

QA/QE - QA Automation - Core Java

QA/QE - QA Automation - DB Testing (Big Data)

QA/QE - QA Automation - Rest Assured

QA/QE - QA Automation - Test Complete

QA/QE - QA Manual - API Testing

Beh - Communication

Perks And Benefits For Irisians

Iris provides world-class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well-being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.