Contract Software Qa Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

This contract Software Quality Assurance Engineer role offers the opportunity to work hands-on across web, mobile, and device platforms for a high-impact consumer product. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other quality engineers to ensure the reliability and performance of production environments. Throughout the development cycle, you will identify use cases, design and execute test cases, leverage AI/GenAI tools to enhance QA workflows, and clearly report test results and defects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with developers, product managers, and quality engineers to ensure the proper operation and stability of production environments.
• Identify and document detailed use cases and user scenarios for web, mobile, and device-based consumer products.
• Create comprehensive manual and automated test cases for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms.
• Execute end-to-end test cycles for mobile applications on Android and iOS, as well as web and device experiences, ensuring full coverage of critical user flows.
• Leverage AI and GenAI tools to assist with test generation, test optimization, and automation within the QA workflow.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation test strategies using Java or Python, focusing on robust, reusable, and scalable test scripts.
• Use Selenium and other automation frameworks to validate website applications and device-related experiences.
• Work within a Linux/Unix environment to configure test setups, run test suites, and analyze logs and system behavior.
• Apply QA processes and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices to plan, execute, and track testing activities.
• Proactively identify, document, and track defects, providing clear, concise reproduction steps and impact analysis.
• Independently execute end-to-end test cycles, monitor results, and follow through on issues until resolution.
• Participate in release readiness reviews, providing data-driven input on product quality and deployment risks.
• Use tools such as TestRail (for test case management), CI/CD systems, version control, and AWS-based testing platforms to support testing activities.
• Communicate test progress, issues, and risks clearly through verbal and written updates to the broader product team.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a bias for action, diving deep into product behavior to uncover edge cases and quality risks.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of industry experience testing software, including website applications.
• At least 2 years of quality assurance experience with both manual and automation testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation using Java or Python.
• Experience with end-to-end mobile testing on Android and iOS platforms.
• Proficiency working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience with QA processes and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute end-to-end test cycles and proactively identify defects.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and documentation.
• Ability to work onsite in Boston during standard business hours, Monday–Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience with Selenium for web application test automation.
• Hands-on experience using AI/GenAI tools within QA workflows, such as AI-assisted test generation or automation.
• Familiarity with TestRail or similar test case management tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud-based testing platforms.
• Ability to operate with a leadership mindset that includes diving deep into issues and maintaining a strong bias for action.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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