Sr. QA Engineer (Temporary)

Hearst•Dallas, TX

About The Position

We’re a professional services company at the intersection of marketing and technology — partnering with ambitious brands to solve complex challenges, accelerate growth, and drive performance. Our integrated teams combine strategic insight, creative execution, data fluency, and technical expertise. We believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines that come together to form iCrossing community. What we do starts with our people. We are part of the Hearst Corporation, the world’s leading media, entertainment, and content company, which gives us access to the most valuable data and insights, talent and audiences. About this job We are looking for a temporary Senior QA Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications. In this role, you will own quality strategy across the development lifecycle, build and maintain scalable test automation, and partner closely with Delivery, Creative, Engineering to deliver high-quality user experiences. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who is passionate about quality engineering, not just testing—someone who can balance speed and rigor in an Agile environment and elevate quality standards across the team.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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

Benefits

Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

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