QA Automation Engineer - Finance - Javascript/Playwright

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

playwright
javascript
SQL
automation
QA
Automated Testing
Defect Tracking
Testing
Trading

Job Details

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Overview:
We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to contribute to the design and execution of automated testing strategies for a suite of in-development applications. The role involves close collaboration with developers and QA professionals to ensure functional integrity and performance across business-critical systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks

  • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing

  • Conduct SQL-based data validation and backend testing

  • Translate business and technical requirements into comprehensive test plans

  • Document test coverage, track defects, and report on test execution

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

  • Provide regular updates on testing status, issues, and metricsQ

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in software QA with a focus on test automation

  • Proficiency in tools such as Playwright, Selenium, ReadyAPI, or TestComplete

  • Solid understanding of SQL and experience validating data at the database level

  • Background in financial services, particularly with trading platforms or portfolio management systems

  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities

  • Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner

  • Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS

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