QA Engineer

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to test websites and platforms, develop automation scripts, and build automation solutions. The role involves designing test plans, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This is a contract position with a pay rate range of $66–$72 per hour and a hybrid working model. Key duties include creating and maintaining automation frameworks, writing detailed defect reports, and verifying fixes, with emphasis on clear communication

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite QA issues and timely resolutions.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and performing QA activities.
• Coding experience with object-oriented languages, preferably JavaScript.
• Experience with automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG.
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, and REST APIs.
• Good knowledge of frontend frameworks such as Vue.js, React, Angular.
• Experience with databases, API, backend systems, and mobile testing (iOS/Android).
• Experience with GitLab and CI tools like Jenkins.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute scripts for testing web and mobile applications.
• Maintain and improve existing automation frameworks.
• Review requirements, author test plans and test cases.
• Identify, isolate, and replicate defects, research root causes.
• Write detailed bug reports and verify fixes.
• Communicate project risks based on test execution.

Skills

4+ years experience

Problem solving

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

QA planning

JavaScript

Test automation

Web tech

Frontend frameworks

Mobile/Backend testing

CI/CD tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Protractor

Mocha

Jasmine

TestNG

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office three days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a QA Engineer do at WPP Production?

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to test websites, platforms, and other deliverables. Primary responsibilities include executing test plans, updating test reports, debugging and writing defect reports, verifying fixes, developing test automation scripts, and building automation solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute scripts for testing web and mobile applications
• Maintain and improve existing automation frameworks
• Review technical requirements, author detailed test plan, and test case documentation
• Identify, isolate, and replicate software defects, research root causes, and debug issues
• Write detailed and easy-to-understand bug reports and verify fixes
• Communicate project risks based on test execution

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional development experience
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
• Review functional and design specifications to ensure a full understanding of individual deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite any QA issues and push for a suitable resolution on time
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and performing QA activities
• Coding experience with object-oriented programming languages, preferably JavaScript
• Experience with automation scripts using tools like Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG
• Good understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, and RESTAPIs
• Good knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React, Angular
• Experience with databases, API, backend systems, and mobile testing (iOS/Android)
• Experience with GitLab and continuous integration build systems such as Jenkins
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.

This is a Contract role.

Pay Rate Range:

$66-$72

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Why work here:

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

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