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

VTRAC Consulting Corporation
Intelligent Solutions

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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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