Software QA Engineer

Location/Remote: 100% Remote (will work Eastern Time Zone hours)

Employment Type: 6-month W-2 contract (ability to extend to 2+ years)

Compensation: up to $65/hour W-2 (depending on experience)

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, and supplemental health insurances (e.g., Aflac) for all W-2 employees (and their families if needed), 401(k)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software QA Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality software products. You will be responsible for designing and executing manual test cases, creating and managing test plans in Azure DevOps, and ensuring data integrity through database testing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans to verify software functionality, usability, and performance.
• Utilize manual testing techniques to identify and report software defects.
• Write clear and concise test cases, outlining steps, expected results, and pass/fail criteria.
• Create and manage test plans within Azure DevOps, defining testing objectives, scope, and resources.
• Collaborate with developers and other QA engineers to ensure effective communication and resolution of identified issues.
• Perform database testing, including querying data, creating test scripts, and verifying data integrity during migrations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software testing methodologies and tools.
• Document testing processes and results for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software QA testing, preferably with a focus on manual testing.
• Experience with creating, formulating and executing test plans.
• Familiarity writing test plans for relational database migration (i.e., SQL).
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps for test plan management (a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.