Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer (1) We are seeking a highly skilled QA engineer to join our team to execute a critical project around Point-of-Sale Data Management and Analytics. The initial term of the contract will be 6 months with the option to extend to another 3 months. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing including smoke testing, unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, etc. We are modernizing our Point-of-Sale (POS) data processing platform with dynamic workflow execution, automated data cleaning, and cloud-native infrastructure. The platform includes: React-based UI for business workflows Python FastAPI backend Workflow automation using Prefect Data ingestion from Excel/CSV (FTP, SharePoint) Key Responsibilities Develop, document, and execute test cases to validate the functionality of the application. Validate Excel/CSV data transformation workflows and integration between frontend, backend, and Prefect workflows Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. Automate test cases using tools such as Selenium, PyTest, or Cypress. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define testing strategies and resolve issues. Maintain test scripts and frameworks for automated testing. Ensure high-quality releases by identifying, documenting, and tracking defects in bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). Validate workflows, state management, and APIs to ensure system robustness. Qualifications Proficient in testing tools such as Selenium, PyTest, Postman, and JMeter. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and performance testing tools. Hands-on experience in testing React applications and backend systems developed in Python. Hands-on experience testing Excel/CSV file operations Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration. Basic knowledge of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Collaborative team player with problem-solving capabilities. Show more Show less