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Contract Test Engineer

Our client is looking for a Test Engineer to join a team focused on improving software quality through manual testing and automation. You’ll help build standardized test automation frameworks across different application types and work closely with an internal working group to promote consistent, maintainable practices. This is a good fit for someone who likes building from the ground up and takes pride in modern testing practices.

Compensation: $65-70/hour*

*Listed not guaranteed – potential offers vary based on experience level, qualifications, and internal equity and may be outside of this range.

This a contract position (6+ months) working hybrid in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

Carry out manual testing, defect tracking, and test automation

Build and maintain manual and automated tests that follow team and company standards

Write and review automation code and add coverage within shared frameworks

Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and plan effective test approaches

Help shape testing guidelines and process practices

Build technical and business knowledge to improve test coverage

Support release readiness and quality checks throughout delivery

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Experience using test design techniques to validate data quality and application behavior

Background testing web applications and/or data integration (ETL) technologies

Proficiency in Python and/or Java; pytest familiarity preferred

Working knowledge of version control and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with a relational database, such as PostgreSQL

Familiarity with Agile delivery

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; detail-oriented and collaborative

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.

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