QA Automation Tester (Ref: 18507)

Position: QA Automation Tester (Ref: 18507)
Location: Hartford, CT USA, 06106
Salary: DOE
Duration: 1 Years 2 Months 18 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 07/24/2026
***Local Candidates Only
***Hybrid - Minimum 20% on-site presence

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on QA Automation Tester to join our team for a 1-year contract engagement with the potential for extension.

In this role, you will ensure that new systems meet functional requirements while verifying key service qualities such as performance, scalability, extensibility, maintainability, security, and interoperability. You will combine strong manual testing experience with automation expertise, reviewing existing systems and leveraging new technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Automated Testing & Frameworks: Design, develop, and maintain UI, Back-End, API, and hardware test automation using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Collaboration & Requirements Review: Review system requirements, test scripts, and test scenarios to design robust testing workflows. Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and operations teams to optimize QA strategies.
• End-to-End System Testing: Create automated test case scenarios for Agile delivery teams to meet Acceptance Criteria. Generate unit tests, regression tests, load tests, code coverage reports, and test scenario pass/fail metrics.
• Compliance & Compatibility: Perform tests to ensure ADA/508c compliance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.
• Maintenance & Integration: Assist in QA processes involving the migration and integration of legacy and new technologies. Ensure all test libraries and artifacts are maintained in a current state.

Experience
• 5+ years of experience utilizing the Azure DevOps suite (Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and Artifacts).
• 5+ years of experience in automated testing with UFT (Unified Functional Testing) and VBScript (or another programming language).
• 5+ years of experience with Automated Testing Frameworks, Manual Testing, test methodologies, and test strategies.
• 5+ years of experience working within Agile Methodologies (including participation in at least two large-scale Agile software development projects).
• Strong knowledge of web application testing, distributed system testing, database testing, and security/accessibility testing.
• Thorough understanding of standard QA best practices, including authoring test plans, tracking defects to closure, and continuous integration methodologies.
• Excellent abstract thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Must be proactive, self-directed, and able to perform with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
• Technical familiarity with C#, .NET, WebAPI, SOAP, XML, JSON, jQuery, and JavaScript.
• Testing experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, WCF) and tools such as SoapUI.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, SharePoint, or MuleSoft integrations.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with database design or data modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of technology (or commensurate professional experience).

Additional Requirements
• Candidate must successfully pass standard background verifications, including a criminal background search, reference checks, and a 10-panel urine drug screening prior to onboarding.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) and local to the Connecticut area.
• Location: Hybrid (Hartford, CT Minimum 20% on-site presence required)
• Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM EST)

Required / Desired Skills
• AGILE - Agile Development Methodology Required - 4 Years
• Data Modeling Required - 4 Years
• Microsoft SQL Server Required - 4 Years
• SQL Required - 4 Years
• VBScript Required - 4 Years