Lead II Software Testing (Automation QE with React)

Lead II Software Testing (Automation QE with React)
Issaquah, WA (Hybrid – 3 Days)

Contract

UST Global // Costco

Mandatory Areas
Must Have Skills – QE Automation
Skill 1 – 8 + Years of exp in QE
Skill 2 – 5 + Years of Exp in Azure, C# and react
Skill 3- 6+ Years of exp in Playwright/Selenium
Skill 4 – 6+ Years of exp in Typescript/Javascript

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Automation Quality Engineer to design and build a scalable End-to-End (E2E) automation testing framework for a modern React-based web application. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Playwright/Selenium, .NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, API Testing, and Azure DevOps CI/CD. You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery through robust automation and continuous testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable E2E automation framework using Playwright or Selenium WebDriver.
• Develop automated UI test scripts for React-based web applications.
• Integrate automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for pull request validation and scheduled execution.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to identify automation opportunities and critical business scenarios.
• Create reliable, maintainable, and low-flakiness automated test suites.
• Perform UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate REST APIs using RestSharp or HttpClient.
• Implement BDD automation using SpecFlow or Reqnroll.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, RTM, execution reports, and defect reports.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for defects and recommend preventive measures.
• Track testing progress, quality metrics, and automation coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work with DevOps teams to implement continuous testing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to QA best practices, coding standards, and automation guidelines.

Required Technical Skills

Automation Testing

• Playwright
• Selenium WebDriver
• Test Automation Framework Development
• End-to-End (E2E) Testing
• UI Automation

Programming

• C# / .NET
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Test Frameworks

• NUnit
• xUnit
• MSTest
• SpecFlow / Reqnroll

Frontend Technologies

• React
• HTML5
• CSS3

API Testing

• REST API Testing
• RestSharp
• HttpClient

DevOps & Tools

• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration
• Git
• Pull Requests

Testing Practices

• Test Planning
• Test Case Design
• Test Execution
• Defect Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Regression Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Integration Testing
• Test Reporting
• Test Metrics

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Automation Testing.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with React application testing.
• Strong knowledge of Playwright or Selenium.
• Experience with .NET/C# development.
• Experience integrating automation into Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Strong understanding of API testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Azure Test Plans
• Azure Application Insights
• Blazor or ASP.NET MVC
• GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• Performance testing exposure
• Test data management
• Risk analysis and quality metrics reporting

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern React applications.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments.
• Knowledge of observability and test dashboards.
• Exposure to continuous testing practices.

Primary Skills

• Playwright
• Selenium WebDriver
• React
• .NET / C#
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD
• API Testing
• NUnit / xUnit / MSTest
• SpecFlow / Reqnroll
• HTML
• CSS
• Git

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication
• Strong analytical thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Team collaboration
• Leadership and mentoring ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment