QA Consultant (Remote, Contract, USD Salary) at HR POD Ca…

Requirements:Bachelors degree in computer sciences or an equivalent degree.Minimum 3 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.Strong knowledge of QA/QC methodologies, tools, and processes.Hands-on experience in web, API, and back-end testing using industry-standard software.Good at writing/understanding SQL queries.Promotes testing best practices and a culture of quality across teams.Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.Experience with web solutions and API testing using tools like Postman.Experience using tools like Azure DevOps or similar.Experience with JMeter and ZAP is a plus.Knowledge in writing technical documentation, defects, and reports.Deep understanding of end-to-end software quality.Ability to work across various time zones.Prior experience testing MuleSoft-based solutions is a plus.Responsibilities:Plan, design, implement, execute, and report end-to-end testing activities independently.Design and maintain test plans, test cases, and defect reports.Perform functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing across web, backend, and API layers.Isolate, replicate, report, and verify defects while ensuring timely resolution and reduction of technical debt.Perform API testing including request/response validation, input/output mapping, data processing, error handling, and success/failure scenarios.Create, execute, and maintain API test collections using tools such as Postman.Validate API logs, payloads, authentication, and integrations.Test and validate integration solutions involving WSO2 and MuleSoft APIs.Collaborate with integration and backend teams to ensure seamless system-to-system communication.Validate frontend and backend functionality across web applications.Perform backend testing involving databases, SQL jobs, stored procedures, and SSIS jobs.Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across integrated systems.Support security testing by validating authentication, authorization, data protection, and vulnerability risks.Participate in performance, load, and stress testing to ensure application scalability and stability.Collaborate with technical teams to identify performance bottlenecks and security gaps early in the lifecycle.Actively participate as a member of an Agile/Scrum team.Work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to triage issues and ensure timely delivery.