QA Automation & Manual Engineer, Contract

RemoteLeads; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

DEPT W-2 contract

Job summary

RemoteLeads is seeking an experienced QA Automation Architect to design scalable test frameworks across multiple platforms. You will lead performance testing with JMeter, oversee reliability improvements, and collaborate with DevOps to optimize testing environments.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in manual QA and automation, strong TypeScript, Python, SQL skills, and proficiency with Cypress, JMeter, and Postman. This is a 3-month, US-based W-2 contract via DEPT.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in manual testing and QA automation.
• Expertise in test automation architecture and design patterns.
• Proficiency with Cypress, JMeter, and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Python, SQL/databases, and Jira.
• Experience with performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, multi-platform test automation frameworks for agency-wide use.
• Lead performance and load testing strategies using JMeter or comparable enterprise tools.
• Partner with DevOps to improve testing infrastructure and environment management.
• Define the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done for large-scale transformations.
• Provide technical QA oversight across multiple client accounts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven testing tools, to advance quality practices.
• Identify quality gaps and risks before they affect delivery.
• Lead and mentor QA professionals while influencing technical roadmaps.

Skills

Automation Architecture

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Accessibility Testing

Leadership

Tools

Cypress

JMeter

Postman

Jira

SQL

Job description

Description

• Architect scalable, multi-platform test automation frameworks for agency-wide use.
• Lead performance and load testing strategies using JMeter or comparable enterprise tools.
• Partner with DevOps to improve testing infrastructure and environment management.
• Define the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done for large-scale transformations.
• Provide technical QA oversight across multiple client accounts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven testing tools, to advance quality practices.
• Identify quality gaps and risks before they affect delivery.
• Lead and mentor QA professionals while influencing technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience in manual testing and QA automation.
• Expertise in test automation architecture and design patterns.
• Proficiency with Cypress, JMeter, and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Python, SQL/databases, and Jira.
• Experience with performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work on a 3-month contract and be employed on a W-2 basis through DEPT®.
• U.S. work authorization, subject to E-Verify requirements.

Benefits

• Contract compensation of $80–$100 per hour.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Inclusive, barrier-free workplace with reasonable accommodations available.
• Purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified technology and marketing services company.