Automation QA Tester Contract

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled

Automation QA Tester

to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to ensure software quality and performance. The ideal candidate has experience with automation frameworks, scripting languages, and testing methodologies, helping to streamline the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain

automated test scripts

for web, mobile, and API testing.
Identify, document, and track defects in collaboration with developers and product teams.
Perform

functional, regression, performance, and load testing

to ensure software quality.
Develop and implement

test automation frameworks

(e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium).
Work closely with developers to ensure test coverage in CI/CD pipelines.
Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and suggest improvements.
Ensure compliance with software quality standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2 years

of experience in automation testing.
Proficiency in

automation frameworks

(e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit).
Strong programming skills in

Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# .
Experience with API testing tools such as

Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI .
Knowledge of version control systems like

Git .
Experience with CI/CD tools like

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps .
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

performance testing tools

(e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
Exposure to

cloud environments

(AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Familiarity with containerization tools like

Docker

and orchestration tools like

Kubernetes .
ISTQB Certification is a plus.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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