Automation and Manual Tester

Our client, a leading utilities company, is hiring an Automation and Manual Tester on a contract basis. Job ID# 84390 Work Location: New York, NY Work Model: Hybrid position - Must be able to be in-person based on project needs. Job Description: Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence. Aptitude to learn business application functionality and new technologies as needed (AI etc.) Prior Experience Minimum 4 years of experience with Quality Assurance and Software Testing Minimum 2+ years of hands-on automation testing experience in a similar role Proven track record of successfully delivering automated test solutions Experience testing web applications in production environments Demonstrated ability to work effectively within QA/testing teams Core Technical Skills Proficiency in at least one programming language, C# preferred (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript) Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code Version Control & Collaboration Hands-on experience with Git version control system Proficiency with GitHub (or similar Git-based platforms) Understanding of branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews Testing Frameworks & Tools Demonstrated experience with Selenium WebDriver or equivalent automation framework Ability to create and execute automated test scripts Experience with test automation best practices Familiarity with multiple browsers and cross-browser testing Testing Design Patterns & Methodologies Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.) Understanding of Page Object Model (POM) design pattern Experience with other testing patterns (Data-Driven Testing, Keyword-Driven Testing) Ability to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios Web Technologies Strong expertise in HTML structure and semantics Understanding of CSS selectors and their application in automation Ability to identify and interact with dynamic elements Communication & Collaboration Clear verbal and written communication skills Ability to document test cases and automation procedures effectively Experience collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders Ability to articulate test results and provide actionable feedback Preferred But Not Required Understanding of Generative AI (LLM or RAG) Familiarity with Azure DevOps or an equivalent (Jenkins) Pay Rate Range: $60-66/hr W2

Created: 2026-03-04