Full Description

Our client is seeking a QA Automation consultant in Northern NJ. This position is hybrid onsite in the office 3 days a week. There is a strong chance this will convert to FTE after 6-12 months. This position requires to work on W2. No Third parties.

This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, etc.) or transfer. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional and automation testing for applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using testing tools; document and summarize results.
• Build, update, and maintain UI automation test cases using Selenium with C# (flexibility to learn C# if not already proficient).
• Perform manual API testing using tools such as Postman or Insomnia.
• Perform API automation testing using industry-standard frameworks and tools.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Collaborate closely with Development and Business teams to ensure project success.
• Quickly adapt to new technologies and tools (e.g., Amazon Web Services).
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases for backend validation and robust data testing.
• Create comprehensive end-to-end test plans, test specifications, and test case templates.
• Develop and document detailed test plans and test cases.
• Facilitate defect tracking, reporting, and resolution management.
• Review requirements (Functional Specifications, User Stories, Change Requests) to ensure full coverage.
• Identify and manage test data; prepare automation-ready test cases.
• Conduct system testing, regression testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Apply test case design techniques (e.g., boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning).
• Implement Shift Left Testing practices by participating in early requirement and design reviews, writing acceptance criteria up front, and integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.
• Be actively involved in the deployment process, collaborating with DevOps and engineering teams to ensure smooth releases.

Nice to Have

• Experience with application monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, CloudWatch).
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with AWS services for cloud-based testing and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with performance and load testing using JMeter

Comments for Suppliers

• Given the intensity and importance of this project, it demands a top-tier, well-qualified QA resource.