Associate QA Automation Engineer (Contract Role)

Company: Diamond Kinetics

Salary: USD 30 - 45

No services firms will be accepted

Engagement Overview

Diamond Kinetics (“Company”) seeks an independent contractor (“Contractor”) to provide quality assurance and test automation services in support of the Company’s software products for youth baseball and softball. The Contractor will provide QA services across web and mobile applications, supporting product releases by identifying defects, validating fixes, and helping ensure a high-quality user experience.

This engagement is structured as a 1099 independent contractor relationship.

Scope of Services

The Contractor will provide QA and testing services, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases based on provided requirements and design documentation

Author and update internal test procedures, test plans, and test reports for use by product management and R&D teams

Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer care stakeholders to understand workflows, acceptance criteria, and release timelines

Reproduce reported customer issues in controlled test environments and document findings

Identify, document, and support prioritization of defects and quality issues

Validate defect fixes and perform regression testing prior to releases

Provide regular status updates regarding test coverage, risks, and blockers

Recommend improvements to QA processes, tooling, and testing efficiency

Deliverables

Deliverables may include, as applicable to the engagement:

Documented test plans and test cases

Executed test results and defect reports

Regression test summaries for release validation

Written recommendations for QA process or tooling improvements

Required Qualifications

Foundational knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices

Experience designing and executing test cases and documenting defects

Ability to work independently and manage assigned testing tasks within agreed timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and commitment to software quality

Experience with software development workflows, automated testing, and AI-assisted testing tools

Basic understanding of sports, with familiarity around how games are played and scored

Preferred Experience

Experience using QA and issue-tracking tools such as GitHub Issues, JIRA, TestRail, or comparable platforms

Engagement Terms

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote or Hybrid, as agreed)

Duration: up to a 6 month contract

Time Commitment: As agreed; may vary based on release cycles and testing needs; minimum 25 hours/week

Compensation: Hourly rate to be agreed upon, commensurate with experience

About Diamond Kinetics

Diamond Kinetics enhances the games of baseball and softball through data-driven technology that supports player development, equipment fitting, objective scouting and recruiting, and engagement-driven experiences. The Company operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment backed by angel and venture investors.

Independent Contractor Relationship

Contractor shall perform services as an independent contractor and shall be responsible for all taxes, withholdings, insurance, and benefits required by law. Contractor shall have no authority to bind the Company and shall determine the method, means, and manner of performing the services, subject to agreed deliverables and timelines.