QA Automation Engineer, Rate $50/Hr on W2 Only, Denver, CO or NJ, Online Project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python with Selenium WebDriver and/or Playwright

Create and execute automated test cases for functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end (E2E) testing

Develop and execute API test automation using Python libraries such as requests, pytest, and httpx

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps)

Implement and enforce the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern for scalable and reusable test code

Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing to validate UI consistency and responsiveness

Identify, document, and track defects; work with developers to ensure timely resolution

Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures and distinguish environment issues from application defects

Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test documentation in alignment with requirements

Manage test data and test environment setup to support reliable and repeatable test execution

Generate and communicate test execution reports and quality metrics to project stakeholders

Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to ensure QA is embedded in the delivery process

Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices, coding standards, and testing strategies

Continuously evaluate new testing tools and methodologies to improve coverage and efficiency

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3 6 years of experience in QA automation engineering or software testing

Strong proficiency in Python for test automation development

Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and/or Playwright for web UI automation

Experience with pytest or unittest as the primary test framework

Solid understanding of web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XPath, and CSS selectors

Experience writing and validating REST/SOAP API tests

Hands-on experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines

Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development

Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly document test cases and defect reports