Senior QA Engineer - Contractor role

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer who not only brings strong technical expertise in test automation and quality assurance but also excels in communication, collaboration, and balancing priorities. This is a fast-paced team, and success in the role requires the ability to understand complex technical systems quickly, communicate effectively, and partner closely with senior and principal engineers.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in API testing, UI testing, and automation frameworks (Playwright preferred), but equally important is their ability to adapt under pressure, prioritize in a dynamic environment, and contribute to a culture of quality and teamwork.
Your Responsibilities
– Quality Ownership: Drive testing efforts across web applications, APIs, and integrations, ensuring releases meet high standards.
– Test Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts with Playwright (and other tools where appropriate).
– API Testing: Develop and execute tests for RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including validation of data integrity and error handling.
– UI Testing: Validate front-end workflows and user experiences with attention to detail and usability.
– Communication & Collaboration:

– Clearly document test cases, results, and defects in a way that’s easy to understand.

– Partner closely with senior and principal engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align on requirements and priorities.

– Present findings and risks with confidence in meetings, adapting communication style depending on the audience.
– Prioritization: Balance competing demands and deadlines, ensuring critical paths are tested without losing sight of long-term quality goals.
– Mentorship & Support: Share knowledge with junior QAs, contribute to process improvements, and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Your Profile
– 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in automation.
– Strong experience with Playwright (or Selenium/Cypress, with willingness to transition).
– Proven track record of API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
– Solid understanding of test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.
– Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
– Proven ability to understand complex technical systems and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions.
– Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
– Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork across distributed teams.
– Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.