Entry-Level QA Engineer: Hands-On Testing & Automation

Vizient, Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to contribute to the quality and reliability of software products by partnering with Agile teams to test, validate, and improve applications throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will gain hands‑on experience with manual and automated testing, test automation frameworks, defect management, and modern software delivery practices while helping ensure high‑quality solutions for clients in a fast‑paced technology environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of software testing concepts and SDLC methodologies.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python, C#, Java, or a similar language.
• Interest in software quality engineering and automated testing.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, testing methodologies, and quality practices.
• Familiarity with Playwright, Selenium, or similar automation tools preferred.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Review user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to identify testing objectives and quality risks.
• Create and maintain test cases, test data, and test scenarios that validate requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated UI and functional tests using approved testing frameworks and tools.
• Execute manual and automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and quality concerns.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing activities.
• Validate application data and test outcomes through SQL queries and database analysis.
• Document, prioritize, track, and verify software defects throughout the defect lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and quality engineers to investigate and resolve issues.
• Support improvements to test coverage, test environments, automation reliability, and quality processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team planning.
• Contribute to test documentation, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of reusable test automation frameworks, utilities, and testing assets.
• Learn and apply source control, build, deployment, and modern software delivery practices.
• Complete assigned training and follow established standards, procedures, and development practices.

Skills

Software testing concepts

Python/C#/Java basics

Agile teamwork

SQL basics

Test automation familiarity

Playwright/Selenium familiarity

Git/version control

CI/CD concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Authorized to work in US

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Git

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to contribute to the quality and reliability of software products by partnering with Agile teams to test, validate, and improve applications throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will gain hands‑on experience with manual and automated testing, test automation frameworks, defect management, and modern software delivery practices while helping ensure high‑quality solutions for clients in a fast‑paced technology environment.