The client is seeking a candidate capable of reducing an existing QA backlog without a prolonged onboarding period. The job goes beyond manual testing: it involves converting an existing test case library to Gherkin/Cucumber scenarios, as well as lightweight and targeted backend automation. The fixed-price context means the candidate must deliver with minimal supervision, excluding profiles requiring mentoring or a learning curve. The term immediately applicable expertise indicates an expectation of productivity from the outset, without a learning curve. The role therefore combines writing BDD scenarios and technical automation, distinguishing this profile from a traditional manual tester. We are looking for someone who can: quickly contribute to reducing QA backlogs; convert an existing library of manual test cases to Gherkin/Cucumber scenarios; participate in lightweight and targeted backend test automation; work with minimal supervision in a fixed-price project context; provide imme...