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Hearst Newspapers · 1 day ago

Sr. QA Engineer (Temporary)

1920 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX, 75201, US

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$58/hr - $69/hr

6+ years exp

Hearst Newspapers is looking for a temporary Senior QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications. The role involves owning quality strategy, building scalable test automation, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality user experiences.

AdvertisingJournalismMarketingNewsSocial Media

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the quality strategy for web applications, including functional, regression, exploratory, and release testing

Translate product requirements, user stories, and designs into clear test plans and test scenarios

Drive a shift-left testing mindset by participating in requirements and design reviews

Perform risk-based testing to ensure critical user flows are thoroughly validated

Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications

Write reliable, maintainable automated tests using modern tools such as Selenium

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery

Identify and reduce flaky tests, improve execution speed, and increase coverage

Lead exploratory testing efforts for new features and complex workflows

Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing (desktop and mobile)

Validate UX and edge cases that are difficult to automate

Test RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or automation frameworks

Validate data integrity and service integrations

Partner closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and Engineers

Act as a quality advocate while maintaining a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach

Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to team best practices

Provide clear, actionable defect reports and root-cause analysis

Qualification

Test Automation FrameworksWeb Automation ToolsRESTful API TestingProgramming LanguagesAgile MethodologiesMentoring Junior EngineersCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

6+ years of experience in QA or Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on web applications

Proven experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks

Strong proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation: JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, or Java

Hands-on experience with modern web automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)

Version control systems (Git)

Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

REST APIs, HTTP methods, and status codes

Testing tools and methods (Selenium Webdriver and Testrail)

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Expertise in planning and estimating QA activities required for the project within an Agile team environment

Ability to manage QA resources on planned activities (such as test case development, test execution, defects reporting etc.)

Proficiency in analyzing and identifying gaps in project documentation, identifying testable/not testable areas

Proficiency in generating test development/execution progress reports and test result reports

Preferred

Experience with Adobe Experience Manager

Working knowledge of web accessibility and accessibility testing tools

Knowledge of and/or experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)

Experience in automobile, tire, and auto parts markets

Benefits

Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.

Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.

Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.