Sr. Software QA Engineer

Title: Sr. Software QA Engineer

Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)

Contract Length: 18 months

Pay Range: $65-72/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid - Westbrook, ME

Our client, a leader in Healthcare Technology/R&D Diagnostic Software, is looking for a skilled Sr. Software QA Engineer to join their team for an 18-month engagement. This project involves helping to build the next generation of world‑class diagnostic software by bringing deep experience in full‑stack software quality assurance, test automation, and modern testing practices across UI, API, and performance layers. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

• Framework Development:
  Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites across the full application stack.
• Test Automation:
  Create and maintain automated UI, API, and performance tests using tools like Cypress, k6, and Runscope to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Strategic Evolution:
  Contribute to and evolve test strategies that support regression coverage, rapid feedback, and continuous delivery within an agile environment.
• Risk Partnership:
  Partner closely with developers and product managers to identify quality risks early and often, and assess/improve test coverage.
• Best Practices:
  Develop and promote QA best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in full‑stack software QA and test automation.
• Deep expertise in Cypress, k6 (performance/load testing), Runscope (API testing), and proficiency in Type Script/JavaScript. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with testing modern web applications across frontend, backend, and API layers, including experience testing REST APIs and asynchronous testing for distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team and experience working within CI/CD pipelines and supporting continuous delivery practices.
• W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)