QA Automation & Manual Engineer, Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Three-month contract

Remote position within United States

W2 contract engagement

Job summary

Jobgether SRL in the United States is seeking a QA Automation & Manual Engineer for a 3-month W2 contract, delivering both manual and automated testing across multi-platform environments. You will design scalable automation frameworks and collaborate closely with engineering and DevOps teams to uphold fast, reliable releases.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, mentoring, and proactive quality oversight, with opportunities to explore AI-driven testing tools and modernize QA practices in a

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of professional QA experience across manual and automation.
• Proficiency with Cypress, JMeter, and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Python, SQL and Jira.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in fast-paced, remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Automation architecture design and scalable frameworks.
• Manual and automated testing oversight.
• Lead performance testing strategies with JMeter.
• Improve test infrastructure with DevOps collaboration.
• Define quality standards and readiness definitions.
• Provide QA guidance across client accounts.
• Explore AI-driven testing tools to improve automation efficiency.
• Mentor QA team members and promote consistent practices.
• Identify quality gaps to prevent defects later in delivery.

Skills

QA experience

Automation tools

TypeScript

Python

SQL

Jira

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Fast-paced environments

Tools

Cypress

JMeter

Postman

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QA Automation & Manual Engineer, Contract based in United States.

This contract role combines hands-on manual testing with advanced QA automation across complex, multi-platform digital environments.

You will help establish scalable quality standards and automation frameworks that enable teams to deliver faster without compromising reliability.

The position spans automation architecture, performance testing, test infrastructure, and quality oversight across multiple client accounts.

You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to strengthen testing environments and improve the overall quality lifecycle.

The role also calls for strong technical leadership, mentoring, and the ability to identify quality gaps before they become delivery risks.

You will have the opportunity to explore emerging AI-driven testing tools and contribute to modernizing QA practices.

This is a three-month W2 contract suited to an experienced QA professional who thrives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Accountabilities

• Automation Architecture: Design and implement scalable, multi-platform automation frameworks that can be adopted across complex digital projects.
• Manual & Automated Testing: Perform and oversee both manual and automated quality assurance activities to ensure reliable, high-quality releases.
• Performance Testing: Lead performance and load-testing strategies using JMeter or similar enterprise-grade tools, identifying potential bottlenecks and quality risks.
• Test Infrastructure: Partner with DevOps teams to optimize testing infrastructure, environments, and processes that support efficient quality engineering.
• Quality Standards: Define and maintain quality standards, including clear Definitions of Ready and Done for large-scale transformations and delivery initiatives.
• Technical Oversight: Provide senior-level QA guidance across multiple client accounts, helping teams address technical quality challenges and improve testing practices.
• Emerging Technology: Evaluate and adopt emerging approaches, including AI-driven testing tools, to improve automation efficiency and keep QA practices current.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members while helping establish consistent engineering and testing practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify quality gaps proactively, solve complex testing challenges, and help prevent defects and risks from reaching later stages of delivery.

Requirements

• QA Experience: 4--8 years of professional experience spanning both manual testing and QA automation.
• Automation Tools: Strong proficiency with automation and testing tools such as Cypress, JMeter, and Postman.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Python, SQL/databases, and Jira.
• Quality Engineering: Expert-level understanding of test automation architecture and design patterns, with extensive experience in performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams and quality engineering practices.
• Problem Solving: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality risks.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fast-Paced Environments: Experience managing tasks and priorities effectively in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.
• Remote Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within distributed teams.
• Contract Eligibility: Must be able to work on a W2 contract basis; 1099 arrangements and staffing-agency arrangements are not supported for this opportunity.

Benefits

• Contract Duration: Three-month contract.
• Compensation: $80--$100 per hour, with the final rate based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.
• Work Arrangement: Remote position within the United States.
• Employment Structure: W2 contract engagement.
• Inclusive Workplace: Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and workplace environment, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.