We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our quality assurance team for an upcoming contract opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts. This role could involve developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, managing defects, and ensuring product quality across multiple platforms and systems.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future QA Engineer roles within our organization. Roles of this type may sit within a fast-paced quality assurance environment where you could contribute to delivering robust, validated products. The work could involve collaborating with development and product teams to identify quality risks, execute test plans, and drive continuous improvement in quality processes.
Typical role overview
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Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA — contract position
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Contract rate: $560–$800 per day, dependent on experience and expertise
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Employment type: Contract · Full-time
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Experience level: 2–5 years in QA, testing, or quality validation
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Domain: Software quality assurance · test automation · compliance validation
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
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Developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases across multiple platforms
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Performing manual and automated testing to identify defects and quality issues
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Managing defects in Jira, tracking status, severity and resolution timelines
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Collaborating with development teams to reproduce, verify and resolve quality issues
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Contributing to test automation efforts using industry-standard tools and frameworks
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Documenting test results, quality metrics and compliance validation findings
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Participating in design and code reviews to identify potential quality risks early
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in QA processes and methodologies
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
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2–5 years of hands-on QA, testing, or quality validation experience
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Strong understanding of test planning, test case design and defect management
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Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and test tracking tools such as Jira
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Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies
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Familiarity with compliance and validation requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
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Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
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ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent testing certification (ISTQB Advanced Tester, CSTE, CTAE)
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Experience with Selenium or other test automation frameworks
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Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments
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Experience in regulated industries or quality-driven sectors
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
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Exposure to end-to-end quality processes and test automation practices
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Opportunity to work on meaningful products with direct impact on quality outcomes
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Potential for knowledge growth in testing methodologies, automation and compliance validation
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Collaboration with skilled development and product teams
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Flexible work arrangements where supported by the role
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Professional development and certification support opportunities
About Specialist Staffing Group
We connect talented professionals with exciting career opportunities across diverse industries. Our mission is to help you find meaningful work that matches your skills and ambitions while supporting organizations in building high-performing teams.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
