New

Quality Engineer

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jun 05, 2026
Description Quality Engineer Job Description: Roles & Responsibilities The Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the team delivers high-quality software through comprehensive testing strategies and modern automation practices. This position combines proven quality engineering expertise with emerging AI-assisted testing capabilities to accelerate delivery while maintaining exceptional standards. The Quality Engineer analyzes gaps in our current testing coverage, identifies improvements, and optimizes both established and AI-powered toolsets to deliver better quality outputs. This role requires deep technical expertise in testing frameworks like Playwright, strong programming skills, and the ability to adapt to new AI-assisted development workflows. The Quality Engineer will work with talented development teams to build robust testing processes, ensuring comprehensive test coverage through both systematic test design and intelligent automation that catches issues early in the development cycle. Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or test automation * Strong proficiency with modern testing frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar) * Solid programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar languages * Deep understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, E2E, performance) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities * Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority * Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools including AI-assisted development Preferred Qualifications * Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) * Knowledge of test architecture patterns and best practices * Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools * Experience with API testing and service virtualization * Background in testing distributed systems and microservices * Experience with security testing fundamentals * Track record of improving testing efficiency and coverage Core Responsibilities 1. Test Automation Excellence * Build and maintain comprehensive Playwright test suites with focus on reliability and maintainability * Design test architectures that scale with application complexity and team growth * Implement both data-driven and behavior-driven testing approaches * Leverage AI tools like Cursor and Claude to accelerate test creation where appropriate * Establish and enforce testing standards and best practices across all product teams 2. Quality Gap Analysis and Improvement * Conduct thorough analysis of existing test coverage to identify gaps and weaknesses * Implement risk-based testing strategies to prioritize critical paths and high-impact features * Create comprehensive quality metrics and dashboards for real-time system health visibility * Identify edge cases and potential failure modes through systematic analysis * Use both manual exploration and AI assistance to uncover hidden quality issues 3. Testing Infrastructure and Toolchain * Design and implement robust CI/CD testing pipelines that provide fast feedback * Build custom testing utilities and frameworks that enhance productivity across teams * Optimize test execution through parallelization, test selection, and smart scheduling * Ensure testing environments accurately mirror production configurations * Integrate testing tools seamlessly with existing development workflows 4. Cross-Functional Quality Leadership * Train development teams on testing best practices and emerging tools including AI assistance * Collaborate with developers to implement testability patterns in application design * Create comprehensive testing documentation and runbooks for complex scenarios * Facilitate test-driven development practices enhanced by AI assistance * Serve as the subject matter expert for all quality engineering tools and processes 5. Performance and Reliability Testing * Implement automated performance testing that identifies bottlenecks and resource constraints * Create load testing scenarios that simulate real-world usage patterns * Build monitoring and alerting systems that detect quality degradation in production * Develop end-to-end testing that validates critical user journeys * Ensure application reliability through comprehensive regression testing 6. Quality Innovation and Continuous Improvement * Research and evaluate emerging testing tools and methodologies, including AI capabilities * Measure and report on testing efficiency gains and quality improvements * Build internal tools that eliminate repetitive quality engineering tasks * Experiment with new approaches like AI-assisted test generation where beneficial * Foster a culture of quality ownership across all engineering teams Role Boundaries * Owns: Testing strategy and architecture, test tool selection and implementation, automation frameworks, quality metrics and reporting, and cross-team quality enablement * Influences: Development practices through testability requirements, product roadmap through quality insights, and engineering culture through quality advocacy * Collaborates With: Development engineers on test implementation, product managers on acceptance criteria, DevOps on CI/CD integration, and security teams on vulnerability testing * Does Not Own: Production code implementation, feature prioritization, or release decisions; these remain with respective development and product leads Success Criteria This role is successful when the following outcomes are achieved: 1. Testing Efficiency o Test creation and maintenance time significantly reduced through automation and AI tools o Automated test coverage exceeds 80% for critical user paths o Time to identify and fix defects reduced by 50% 2. Quality Metrics Excellence o Production defect escape rate below 2% o Test reliability above 95% (minimal flaky tests) o Mean time to detect issues reduced to minutes o Comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing 3. Modern Testing Practices o Development teams proficient in both established and AI-assisted testing workflows o Measurable reduction in manual testing effort o Early defect detection through comprehensive test automation 4. Continuous Improvement o Regular delivery of testing innovations that improve quality o Proactive identification of quality risks before they impact users o Recognition as a leader in modern quality engineering practices 5. Organizational Impact o Reduced friction between development and QA through automation o Faster release cycles enabled by comprehensive automated testing o Increased developer confidence through robust safety nets Skills Automation, playwright, cypress, Selenium, javascript, typescript, Test automation Top Skills Details Automation,playwright,cypress,Selenium,javascript,typescript,Test automation Additional Skills & Qualifications This person must have strong communication skills. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.