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(Contractor) Senior QA Automation Engineer - Cypress

Sparq is a leading U. S. -based digital engineering consultancy that specializes in building, deploying, and supporting innovative digital applications.

Sparq

Employee count: 501-1000

United States only

Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

  • Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
  • Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
  • Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
  • Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
  • Flexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired in certain locations
  • Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
  • Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

  • Lead the Sparq QA Automation team for the project, collaborating closely with client QA and engineering teams to establish Cypress-based testing strategies and ensure consistent automation practices across environments.
  • Review requirements and participate in architecture, design, and code reviews with a focus on scalable Cypress automation frameworks, code quality, and adherence to best practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend solutions and supporting tools that best meet client and project needs, presenting optimal options for cross-browser and end-to-end test coverage.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites primarily using Cypress, while integrating with complementary tools such as Postman, JMeter, and BrowserStack.
  • Implement robust Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines integrating Cypress tests within cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and containerized frameworks (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Build and evolve reusable Cypress frameworks and supporting libraries to ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability across multiple applications—including both web and mobile testing where applicable.
  • Monitor, triage, and maintain automated test results—identifying true defects versus test instability—and continuously improving test reliability and execution performance.
  • Partner with developers to debug issues uncovered during Cypress test runs, providing detailed root-cause analysis and supporting faster resolution cycles.
  • Document and manage test cases within a test management system, ensuring clear traceability between Cypress test scripts, requirements, and defect tracking.

What it takes:

  • Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
  • Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
  • Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
  • Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
  • Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
  • Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
  • Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
  • Full understanding of the software development life cycle
  • Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Sparq is a leading U.S.-based digital engineering consultancy that specializes in building, deploying, and supporting innovative digital applications. Founded in 2009, Sparq aims to deliver on the promise of technology through trusted software engineering teams that solve complex challenges with creativity and rigor. With a mission to create powerful outcomes, Sparq leverages agile methodologies and a Scrum-as-a-Service® approach to ensure rapid delivery and adaptability to changing project needs. This methodology enables them to have multidisciplinary teams that can work collaboratively for driving client success.

The company has extensive experience across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, transportation, and technology. They focus on emerging technologies, including AI, data analytics, and modernized cloud architectures, to help their clients stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Sparq recognizes the critical need for businesses to achieve digital transformation and offers scalable solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Furthermore, Sparq promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion among its teams, ensuring that innovative ideas and varying perspectives contribute to the overall success of its client projects.

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