QA Engineer

Mid-Level QA Engineer - Web & Mobile Test AutomationHybrid – Charlotte, NC W2 ContractPosition Overview:We are seeking a Mid-Level QA Engineer with strong testing and automation expertise in web and mobile applications. You'll work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and senior QA team members to ensure quality software delivery through automated testing and manual quality assurance practices.Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong manual testing expertise with proven ability to perform regression, smoke, functional end-to-end, integration, exploratory, error handling testing; skilled at identifying edge cases and validating system behavior across Web and/or Mobile platforms (IOS and Android).3-5 years of hands-on test automation experience across web applications (Cypress, JavaScript) and/or mobile platforms (Appium, Python).Experienced with CI/CD and GitLab pipelines, automated deployments, and shift-left testing practices in Agile environment. Proven track record identifying, documenting, and triaging defects throughout the defect management lifecycle.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively with backend and frontend developers and product owners, self-assign work and actively participate in sprint meetings.Preferred:Experience in the Financial Service industry specifically products associated with money movement such as Zelle, Transfer, Wires and Bill Pay.Experience with application monitoring and observability platforms (Logrocket, Dynatrace).Familiarity with BrowserStack or similar cross-platform testing tools.Experience with qTest or similar test management platforms.Key Responsibilities:Sprint Participation & Planning - Actively participate in all sprint ceremonies (planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives); analyze user stories and acceptance criteria to define testing coverage and estimate testing effort.In-Sprint Test Automation - Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts in parallel with development; implement test automation for new features within the same sprint to enable continuous testing and early defect detection.Requirements Analysis & Collaboration - Partner closely with Product Owners and developers to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, and ensure comprehensive test coverage; provide quality-focused input during story refinement and other team meetings.Test Coverage & Quality Assurance - Design and execute comprehensive test coverage across multiple test layers (functional, integration, end-to-end, system down); ensure maximum test coverage for critical business flows while maintaining test suite efficiency and reliability.Defect & Test Management - Identify, document, and triage defects in Jira with detailed description and priority assessment; manage test cases, test scripts, and test execution results in qTest.Release Support & Deployment - Support weekly release cycles by executing regression test suites, validating deployments in LLE and production environments.Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment. EEO:We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.