Quality Assurance Engineer

3-Month Contract with Extensions | Hybrid | 45-50/hr W-2 Opportunity

We're seeking a QA Engineer with strong experience testing APIs, integrations, and connected systems to join a growing team focused on device-to-cloud technology. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on QA environment, enjoys investigating complex issues, and can work independently to ensure high-quality releases across devices, applications, and cloud platforms.

Must-Haves:

3+ years of QA/Test Engineering experience (5+ preferred)

Strong API testing experience (REST & SOAP)

Hands-on experience with Postman

SQL/database validation experience

Experience testing integrated systems and end-to-end workflows

Familiarity with JSON, XML, methods, and API integrations

Experience with Jira, Rally, or similar defect-tracking tools

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Nice-to-Have:

Connected device/IoT testing experience

MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, or other device communication protocols

Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)

Test automation experience (Python, pytest, Postman/Newman, etc.)

Security testing experience (OWASP, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing support)

Hardware/device lab testing experience

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for new features and releases
• Perform API, UI, integration, database, and security testing
• Validate connected-device functionality, performance, and reliability
• Test device-to-cloud communication and network connectivity
• Simulate real-world outages, failures, and load scenarios
• Execute SQL queries to validate data accuracy and integrity
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and engineering teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and testing strategies

Tech Environment:

API Testing: Postman, REST, SOAP

Databases: SQL

Protocols: MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi

Cloud: AWS, Azure

Tools: Jira, Rally

Languages: Python, JavaScript (preferred)