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Navtech, Inc.

EDI Tester

Lake Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Longterm Contract * They Should be able to Write Execute Automation & Manual Test Cases * SME with End to END Process of 834 or 837 * Experience with end to end testing * Very strong in SQL queries ...

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

Automation Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

... contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with test data management and mocking strategies • Knowledge of ...

Two Six Technologies

Automation Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

... contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with test data management and mocking strategies • Knowledge of ...

Two Six Technologies

Automation Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$47 - $62.25/hr

Two Six Technologies, is building our team and looking for an experienced Automation Tester to ... Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) * Familiarity with testing in containerized ...

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

Automated Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$47.25 - $62.50/hr

They are seeking an Automation Tester responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests to ... • Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in ...

WorkNovas LLC

QA Automation Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Contract * Face to Face interview Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in automation testing and API validation. The ideal candidate should be hands-on ...

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

Automation Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

... contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with test data management and mocking strategies • Knowledge of ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for automation tester contract in the United States is $51.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.23 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the automation tester contract position?

To thrive as an Automation Tester Contract, you need a solid grasp of software testing principles, scripting languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript, and hands-on experience with automation frameworks. Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Appium, JMeter, and commonly used version control systems is highly valued, and ISTQB certification can be an advantage. Strong analytical thinking, detailed documentation, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you excel in cross-functional teams. These skills ensure you can efficiently deliver reliable automated test solutions that boost product quality and development speed in dynamic project environments.

What is an automation tester contract?

An Automation Tester Contract job is a temporary role where a professional is hired to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to ensure software quality. Contract durations can vary, typically lasting from a few months to a year, depending on the project's needs. Automation Testers work with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or JUnit to automate testing processes, reducing manual efforts and improving efficiency. They collaborate with developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to identify bugs and enhance software performance. Since it's a contract role, compensation is usually higher on an hourly or daily basis compared to permanent positions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an automation tester contract?

As an Automation Tester on a contract, your daily tasks often include designing, scripting, and executing automated test cases based on project requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, QA analysts, and project managers to identify test scenarios, review code changes, and ensure continuous integration processes run smoothly. Reporting defects, analyzing test results, and maintaining test scripts for ongoing projects are also a common part of the workflow. Contract roles may also require you to quickly adapt to new tools and environments based on each client's tech stack and agile team structure, making adaptability a valuable asset.

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USM

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$44.25 - $58.25/hr

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Company Description

USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers.

Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services.

Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps.

USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area - Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.

Job Description

Title: Automation Tester - Selenium

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Duration: 12 months + (Contract with potential for extension)

Top Desired Skills: Selenium Webdriver, Java, Quality Center, Agile

Job Description:

We are in search of an experienced Automation Tester with 5+ years of testing experience to support a large digital team project.

Desired Experience/ Requirements:

5+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance

2+ years of writing and maintaining scripts in Selenium WebDriver using Java and modular frameworks (JUnit)

2+ years of working in an Agile/Scrum methodology

2+ years of using Quality Center/ALM for test case management

1+ of using Jira for defect tracking

Experience using T-SQL or PL/SQL for database validation

Strong experience testing system integrations/end-to-end scenarios

Able to discern between issues in the front end application as well as downstream systems

Position Preferences/Desires:

Prefer Digital project experience

Prefer Selenium/Java being utilized in the current/most recent project

Prefer Agile methodology being utilized in the current/most recent project

Prefer experience in the Agile Scrum (Any Agile SAFE experience is a big plus)

Prefer having a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

Additional Information

If my requirement matches your resume, then please do reply on my email id 

alih@usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703-955-3955

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