Freelance QA Automation

Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive
freelance QA Automation Engineer
to lead our quality assurance efforts through robust automation strategies. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our software products. You will design and maintain test automation frameworks, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior QA engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to define testable requirements and integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.
• Execute functional, performance, accessibility, and security tests using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JMeter, and Postman.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and proactively prevent recurrence.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and detailed bug reports.
• Evaluate and recommend new testing tools and technologies.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in recruiting and onboarding efforts.
• Ensure documentation and structure of all testing artifacts are maintained and accessible.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in QA, with a strong focus on automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• ISTQB Foundation certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or self-healing test frameworks.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner, BlazeMeter).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$3,500—$4,500 USD

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