QA Contractor (Automation + Manual)

Duration: Contract-based
Location: Remote/Hybrid (based on company policy)Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced QA Contractor with a strong background in both automation and manual testing. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of modern QA practices, automation frameworks, and quality-driven development processes.They will be responsible for ensuring high-quality releases across both frontend and backend services.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain robust automated test scripts using Playwright and Cypress.Write modular, reusable test components in TypeScript and JavaScript.Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest.Perform manual testing for complex UI workflows and backend business logic.Test GraphQL queries and mutations, as well as REST APIs, using tools like Postman or Insomnia.Conduct cross-browser and responsive UI testing across platforms.Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive resolutions.Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation and traceability matrices.Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and QA syncs.Technical Skills Required:Automation Testing:Strong experience in Playwright and/or Cypress.Proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript.Experience with Jest, Mocha, or similar test runners.Good knowledge of API testing (GraphQL + REST).Familiar with test automation frameworks and Page Object Model (POM).Understanding of Continuous Integration tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLabCI.Manual Testing:Strong in writing and executing test cases from user stories/requirements.Excellent at exploratory, regression, smoke, and UI/UX testing.Experience with test management tools like JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail.Good understanding of Agile/Scrum processes and QA best practices.Comfortable with database validations using SQL (basic to intermediate queries).Additional Skills (Good to Have):Experience in performance/load testing using k6, JMeter, or Locust.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or working in containerized environments.Working knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and code review workflows.Hands-on with debugging tools like browser dev tools, logs, and error traces.Exposure to observability and logging tools like Datadog, Sentry, or Sumologic.Background in healthcare or clinical applications is a plus.Location: MG Road, Bangalore.Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary