Sr. Software QA Engineer (Automation, Ruby/Selenium) – CONTRACT

VTRAC Consulting Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTRAC Consulting Corporation is seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer (Automation, Ruby/Selenium) for a contract position. The role involves collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance quality assurance across enterprise-scale SaaS applications, with opportunities for extension or conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Expertise in automation using Ruby and Selenium.
• Strong grasp of modern web application architectures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to shape and execute testing strategies.
• Build and deploy scalable automated test solutions.
• Engage in Agile activities and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

Ruby

Selenium

Agile methodologies

RESTful API testing

Git

Analytical thinking

Job description

VTRAC Consulting Corporation
Intelligent Solutions

Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please e-mail your resume as an MS-WORD document in confidence Subject: Sr. Software QA Engineer (Automation, Ruby/Selenium) CONTRACT, Attention: [e-mail] or call: [phone]

Position #: 25117X
Position: Sr. Software QA Engineer (Automation, Ruby/Selenium) – CONTRACT
Position Type: Contract
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Remote

Description:
An exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled Senior Software QA Engineer to join a fast-paced software engineering team to support quality assurance efforts across enterprise-scale SaaS applications, contributing to the reliability, stability, and scalability of our client’s platform. You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment, actively participating in design discussions and helping implement modern automated testing strategies.
This role offers the potential for extension or conversion to a full-time permanent role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to shape and execute testing strategies throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Build and deploy robust, scalable automated test solutions leveraging Ruby and Selenium-based tools.
• Continuously refine and support automation frameworks to align with CI pipelines and rapid release cycles.
• Create detailed test plans for complex initiatives, aligning technical objectives with business goals.
• Engage in Agile activities such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, contributing a strong quality perspective.
• Drive initiatives aimed at optimizing QA processes and improving product reliability and team productivity.
• Offer guidance and mentorship on automation practices, encouraging a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Champion quality throughout the development cycle by embedding testing considerations from the initial design phase through to deployment.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and test automation, with strong hands-on involvement.
• Expertise in automation using Ruby, Selenium, and similar testing tools.
• Strong grasp of modern web application architectures and RESTful API testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Proven track record of contributing effectively within Agile teams and cross-functional environments.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in both code and processes.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Cucumber or other Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and exposure to DevOps tools and workflows.
• Previous involvement in mentoring and knowledge-sharing within QA or development teams.

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com . VTRAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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