- LocationChennai
- Experience1-3 Yrs
- Posted3 Nov 2026
- TypeOnsite, Manual
API Tester (Manual Testing) Job in Chennai: A growing company is hiring a API Tester (Manual Testing) in Chennai for candidates with 1-3 Yrs of experience. This opening was posted on 3 November 2026. Read the role overview, key skills, interview tips and the simple steps to apply below.
What you'll do
- HIRING – API TESTER (MANUAL TESTING) Interview Mode: Face-to-Face (F2F) Joining: Immediate Joiners Only Required Skills: Hands-on experience in API Testing and Manual Testing Strong knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP methods
Skills required
How to apply
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About this API Tester (Manual Testing) Job in Chennai
A growing company is actively hiring a API Tester (Manual Testing) who can test smart, find important bugs early and help the team release with confidence. The API Tester (Manual Testing) Job in Chennai involves working closely with developers, product managers and other testers across the full software testing life cycle.
Chennai is a major centre for banking, SaaS and enterprise software testing, with many long-term QA projects.
Work type: Onsite, Manual.
Key skills for the API Tester (Manual Testing) role
These are the skills the hiring team highlighted for this opening. Make sure your resume shows each one with a real example.
- API testing – validate status codes, schemas, auth and edge cases for REST/GraphQL services.
- Postman – organise API collections, environments and assertions for quick API checks.
- API testing – validate status codes, schemas, auth and edge cases for REST/GraphQL services.
- JSON – show real project experience with JSON in your resume and be ready to explain it with an example.
- Test Cases – show real project experience with Test Cases in your resume and be ready to explain it with an example.
- Bug Tracking – show real project experience with Bug Tracking in your resume and be ready to explain it with an example.
Want to sharpen these skills? The official ISTQB syllabus is a great free reference for testing fundamentals.
A typical day in this role
- Join the daily stand-up to review sprint progress, blockers and what needs testing today.
- Test APIs for correct responses, error handling, authentication and performance.
- Test new features against acceptance criteria and explore edge cases users might hit.
- Log clear, reproducible bugs with steps, screenshots and logs, then re-test fixes.
- Update test cases and share test status with the team before the end of the day.
Who should apply
This opening suits junior testers with around 1–2 years of hands-on testing. Show the features you tested, the bugs you found and any automation you have started.
If you match most of the skills above, apply for this API Tester (Manual Testing) Job in Chennai even if you do not tick every single box – hiring teams value strong fundamentals and a clear, honest resume.
How to apply for this API Tester (Manual Testing) Job in Chennai
- Open the Daily QA Jobs list – a fresh list goes live every day at 9:00 AM IST.
- Find the API Tester (Manual Testing) opening and copy the HR email ID.
- Send a short, polite email with your updated resume and a 3–4 line summary of matching skills.
- Follow up once after 3–5 working days if you have not heard back.
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Interview preparation tips
- Be ready to walk through one real project: the app, your testing approach, tools used and the toughest bug you found.
- Revise HTTP methods, status codes, headers, auth tokens and how you validate a JSON response.
- Prepare test case design techniques – boundary value, equivalence partitioning and decision tables.
- Revise SDLC vs STLC, severity vs priority, and the bug life cycle – common fresher questions.
- Keep your resume ATS-friendly and matched to the skills listed in this job description.
Career growth after this role
Starting here gives you real project experience. With 2–3 years of steady work and automation skills, testers usually move into QA Engineer or Automation Engineer roles with better pay and ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this API Tester (Manual Testing) job located?
This job is based in Chennai. Work type: Onsite, Manual.
How much experience is needed for this API Tester (Manual Testing) job?
The company is looking for 1-3 Yrs of relevant QA experience.
Which skills matter most for this role?
Key skills: API Testing, Postman, REST APIs, JSON, Test Cases.
How do I apply for this API Tester (Manual Testing) job?
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