Role & seniority: Testing Specialist, 8-10+ years experience

Location & work type: Baltimore, MD, Hybrid; 12+ month contract (locals only or willing to relocate)

Stack/tools: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript; QA/automation: Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber; API testing: Newman; Performance: JMeter, Gatling, BlazeMeter; BI/CI: Jenkins, GIT; API/REST: ReadyAPI; Test data, SQL/DB (PostgreSQL); Sauce Labs; test planning/docs; SDLC/QA best practices

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, execute, and document tests (functional, regression, integration, interface) and lead UAT for complex health exchange systems
Create test plans, test data, report results, trace requirements to test cases, and manage defects with dev teams
Perform performance testing, API testing, and cross-functional validation; support peer reviews and QA activities

Must-have skills

5+ years IT experience in test automation in JAVA-based or JavaScript-based stack
2+ years creating test scripts for microservices/APIs (Newman or equivalent)
2+ years developing BDD using Cucumber or equivalent
Experience prioritizing features for smoke/regression/load testing; functional automation frameworks; coverage reporting
Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript; automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber); Sauce Labs; SQL knowledge

Nice-to-haves

5+ years as Java/Web app tester; Selenium/WebDriver/QTP/Python automation
RESTful test automation with Jenkins/GIT integration

Full Description

Testing Specialist

8-10+ Years Exp

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months + Contract

Locals/ Willing to relocate Candidates

Responsibilities

Perform software validation and testing, write test cases, map requirements to test scenarios, validate functionality, perform regression testing, integration testing, interface testing, and testing of downstream functions.
Prepare any required test documentation, design and prepare test data, review test results, and evaluate for conformance with design.
Translate verbal and written requirements and functional specifications into effective test cases and test scenarios to conduct integrated, scenario-based User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of complex health exchange systems.
Develop and identify test data for test scenarios. Execute test cases and document the results of the test execution.
Document defects identified during test case execution and work with developers to resolve the defects.
Create test plans and test calendars to coordinate testing tasks and establish timelines.
Utilize performance testing techniques such as performance modeling, establishing baselines, services monitoring, and profiling system performance.
Use performance tools such as JMeter, Gatling, BlazeMeter, or similar tools to simulate usage/load of large enterprise environments.
Perform API services testing using the ReadyAPI tool or similar tools.
Work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and validate requirements.
Conduct quality assurance activities such as peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and test case execution results. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS

A minimum of five (5) years of IT experience in test automation frameworks in a JAVA-based or JavaScript-based technology stack. A minimum of two (2) years of experience creating test scripts for microservices/API using Newman or equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years of experience developing BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber or equivalent. Experience in prioritizing and tagging the application features for smoke, regression, and load testing. Experience in developing and enhancing functional test automation frameworks and publishing coverage reports. Knowledge of programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Expertise in automation testing tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, or equivalent. Experience in Sauce Labs or similar tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS

A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Java/Web application tester. Hands-on experience developing automation scripts using Selenium, Selenium Web Driver, QTP, Python, or similar tools.