(contractor) qa automation (selenium/java)

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

A Day in the Life:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber, leveraging and extending existing automation frameworks to support application testing needs.
• Convert existing manual test cases into reliable, reusable automated test scripts, improving testing efficiency and reducing manual testing efforts.
• Design, execute, and maintain automated tests for both GUI (front-end) and API functionality, ensuring comprehensive validation of application behavior.
• Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, validate, and troubleshoot data across databases in support of automated testing activities.
• Expand automated test coverage across assigned applications, identifying opportunities to automate additional test scenarios and improve overall test quality.
• Create and manage reusable test data to support automated testing, reducing reliance on manually searching existing datasets and enabling more efficient validation across regional processes and claims workflows.
• Collaborate with QA automation team members and application engineers to understand functionality, troubleshoot test failures, and ensure automated scripts align with application requirements.
• Leverage experience with Playwright and JavaScript, when applicable, to support additional automation capabilities and evolving testing needs.
• Contribute to incremental automation coverage goals by delivering high-quality test scripts, maintaining existing automated tests, and continuously improving test reliability.

What it takes:

• Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
• Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague
• Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
• Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
• Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
• Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
• Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
• Full understanding of the software development life cycle
• Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com

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