QA Analyst, API (Application Programming Interface)

QA Analyst, API (Application Programming Interface) – Job Description

Reports To: QA Manager

About the Job:
atVenu powers live event commerce for concerts, festivals, and stadiums worldwide — and when the show starts, our software must work. We're growing fast and looking for an Intermediate QA Analyst who's sharp, technically curious, and holds themselves to a higher standard than most.

Our bar for detail and accuracy is genuinely high. A missed edge case doesn't just create a bug ticket — it can disrupt the sales of merch, food and beverages in front of tens of thousands of people. We need someone who takes that seriously: methodical enough to catch what others miss and experienced enough to know where to look.

This role is API-first. You'll own API testing across our platform, partnering closely with developers, product managers and fellow QA to catch issues before they ever reach a live event.

What You’ll Do:

API & Backend Testing

• Design, execute, and maintain API test cases across GraphQL operations — validating queries, mutations, request/response payloads, error handling, authentication flows, schema integrity, and resolver behaviour
• Own end-to-end testing of the public-facing GraphQL API, and serve as a subject matter expert supporting other QA teams on private API functionality within their respective domains
• Design and execute load and performance tests, using k6 (or similar) identifying bottlenecks, establishing baseline benchmarks, and validating behaviour under peak and sustained conditions
• Identify gaps in API coverage and proactively recommend testing strategies

Automation

• Build automated API test suites from the ground up using tools like Postman, Bruno, or similar
• Collaborate with dev and other QA to identify high-value automation opportunities
• Integrate API and load tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable automated execution on each release, catching issues early and maintaining performance baselines
• Help shape and execute the team's automation roadmap as it pertains to API

QA Process

• Write structured test cases with automation in mind from the start
• Track, document, and manage defects through their full lifecycle
• Participate in release management and provide clear, concise QA summaries for stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

• Completed a QA certification, or a relevant diploma or degree
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a QA role, with hands-on API testing (REST/GraphQL)
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Bruno, or similar)
• Experience with load testing tools such as k6, or similar
• Familiarity with API security testing concepts and common vulnerability patterns
• Familiarity with automation frameworks — Webdriver IO, Appium, or comparable
• Ability to read and write basic scripts or queries (SQL, JavaScript, or similar)
• Strong communicator who can translate technical findings for developers and non-technical stakeholders alike
• Analytical but pragmatic — you know when enough testing is enough
• Provide feedback and results in a way that engages the developers and product managers to work collaboratively on solutions

Nice to Have:

• Experience with financial or payments applications
• Security or compliance testing background
• CI/CD pipeline experience

Location:
Our QA team is tight-knit, Calgary-based, and mostly remote. We offer real mentorship and a clear path to grow your career in QA. Candidates in Calgary are preferred, but we're open to the right fit.

Equal Opportunity Employer
atVenu is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected status. 

Disclaimer
The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all colleagues may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed, and the priorities within each role evolve over time based on the needs of the business.