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

About the Opportunity:

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.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 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 TypeScript/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)

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