QA Automation & Manual Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QA Automation & Manual Engineer, Contract based in United States.

This contract role combines hands-on manual testing with advanced QA automation across complex, multi-platform digital environments.

You will help establish scalable quality standards and automation frameworks that enable teams to deliver faster without compromising reliability.

The position spans automation architecture, performance testing, test infrastructure, and quality oversight across multiple client accounts.

You will work closely with engineering and Dev Ops teams to strengthen testing environments and improve the overall quality lifecycle.

The role also calls for strong technical leadership, mentoring, and the ability to identify quality gaps before they become delivery risks.

You will have the opportunity to explore emerging AI-driven testing tools and contribute to modernizing QA practices.

This is a three-month W2 contract suited to an experienced QA professional who thrives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

• Automation Architecture: Design and implement scalable, multi-platform automation frameworks that can be adopted across complex digital projects.
• Manual & Automated Testing: Perform and oversee both manual and automated quality assurance activities to ensure reliable, high-quality releases.
• Performance Testing: Lead performance and load-testing strategies using JMeter or similar enterprise-grade tools, identifying potential bottlenecks and quality risks.
• Test Infrastructure: Partner with Dev Ops teams to optimize testing infrastructure, environments, and processes that support efficient quality engineering.
• Quality Standards: Define and maintain quality standards, including clear Definitions of Ready and Done for large-scale transformations and delivery initiatives.
• Technical Oversight: Provide senior-level QA guidance across multiple client accounts, helping teams address technical quality challenges and improve testing practices.
• Emerging Technology: Evaluate and adopt emerging approaches, including AI-driven testing tools, to improve automation efficiency and keep QA practices current.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members while helping establish consistent engineering and testing practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify quality gaps proactively, solve complex testing challenges, and help prevent defects and risks from reaching later stages of delivery.

• QA
  
  Experience:
  
  4--8 years of professional experience spanning both manual testing and QA automation.
• Automation Tools: Strong proficiency with automation and testing tools such as Cypress, JMeter, and Postman.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of Type Script, Python, SQL/databases, and Jira.
• Quality Engineering: Expert-level understanding of test automation architecture and design patterns, with extensive experience in performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams and quality engineering practices.
• Problem Solving: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality risks.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fast-Paced Environments: Experience managing tasks and priorities effectively in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.
• Remote
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within distributed teams.
• Contract Eligibility: Must be able to work on a W2 contract basis; 1099 arrangements and staffing-agency arrangements are not supported for this opportunity.

• Contract Duration: Three-month contract.
• Compensation: $80--$100 per hour, with the final rate based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.
• Work Arrangement: Remote position within the United States.
• Employment Structure: W2 contract engagement.
• Inclusive Workplace: Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and workplace environment, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.