POS Test Lead / QA

POS Test Lead / QA - Contract - Seattle, WA - $76.73 - $76.73/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a POS Test Lead / QA in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

POS testing, Retail Testing, End to End Testing
Test Lead capabilities, Agile, Automation Testing
Test Management tools
Azure and DB Testing
We are looking for a QA with hands-on experience in Point of Sale (POS) testing to ensure reliable, secure, and seamless retail/restaurant transactions.
The role involves leading End to end testing team, validating POS functionality, integrations, and performance across hardware, software, and payment systems
Collaborate with developers, TPMs, Testers and systems analysts for test requirements gathering, test planning and test execution activities throughout the SDLC
Monitor E2E application Test Case Design and Test Execution
Participate in test case reviews with Product Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Defect management, track defects to closure
Test status tracking and reporting
Support software quality assurance and quality control activities for NGPOS releases
Publish Test Summary Result and Reports
Backup for deploying production client builds through App Center/Code push
Participating in Defect Triage Process
When applicable assist midnight validations at product launches?
Develop and execute End to end test plans, test cases, and test scripts for POS systems.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing of POS applications.
Test POS hardware and peripherals (printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, payment terminals, etc.).
Validate integrations with payment gateways, inventory systems, loyalty/rewards, and back-office applications.
Conduct end-to-end transaction testing (cash, credit/debit, mobile wallets, discounts, returns, voids, etc.).
Log defects, track resolution, and perform retesting.
Support automation of POS test scenarios where applicable.
Ensure testing aligns with compliance standards
Provide detailed test reports and recommend improvements.

Skills & Requirements

10+ years of experience in manual or automation testing of POS or retail applications.
Knowledge of POS solutions (e.g., NCR, Oracle Micros, etc).
Strong understanding of retail/restaurant transaction flows.
Familiarity with testing peripherals, network connectivity, and offline/online modes.
Experience with Test/defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, Test rail).
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience with test automation frameworks.
Exposure to API testing for POS integrations.
Familiarity with databases (SQL queries for backend validation)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

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