Software Engineer in Test
Merrimack, NH
Type: Contract
Category: Development
Industry: Financial Services
Reference ID: JN -052025-102273
Date Posted: 04/23/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/D17xsJ
Description
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Description:
Hybrid 2 weeks per month in either Merrimack, NH or RI
Our client seeks a Software Engineer in Test to design and implement automated testing for complex applications. The role will build BDD-focused API and database tests, drive QA strategy and metrics, and collaborate with engineering partners to improve automation platforms and CI/CD quality gates. The work emphasizes Java, RESTful service validation, strong SQL, and adherence to quality engineering practices.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $60.00 to $64.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Translate business and system requirements into test strategy, scenarios, and plans.
Design, develop, document, and maintain automated tests and tools.
Adhere to quality engineering practices in automation development.
Apply BDD design concepts to validate software solutions.
Deliver accurate and maintainable automation code and utilities.
Measure and report key QA metrics.
Collaborate with technical partners to improve processes, standards, and maintainability of the automation platform.
Guide end-to-end test strategy and spearhead automation coverage.
Provide up-to-date status of QA delivery and communicate effectively with partners.
Bring cloud testing expertise and support multiple initiatives concurrently.
Experience Requirements:
6 to 9 years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.
Hands-on Software Development in Test with 4+ years using object-oriented languages such as Java or Python.
5+ years of automation scripting experience beyond record and playback.
Deep expertise in functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Expertise with Java.
Validation of RESTful web services using Rest Assured or Karate.
Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong SQL and PL/SQL for database testing and validation.
Understanding of BDD, CI/CD, and DevOps concepts.
Experience with Docker (preferred).
Experience with AWS or Azure (preferred).
Experience with mobile testing (preferred).
Experience with service virtualization (preferred).
Understanding and experience with non-functional testing (preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple efforts.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
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