Part-Time QA Engineer: Manual & Automated API Testing

kar_testing; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 23,420,577 - 53,590,017; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Iowa City, IA seeks a QA Engineer to drive quality across enterprise applications, focusing on functional/manual testing and automation.

You will design test scenarios from requirements, implement automated tests, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects; strong SQL and web tech knowledge required. Part-time role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in functional and manual testing of enterprise apps.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop test scenarios.
• Hands-on experience in test automation and frameworks.
• Programming/scripting skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SDLC/STLC and QA best practices.
• SQL knowledge for backend testing and data validation.
• Familiar with HTML, XML, JSON and web technologies.
• API testing and end-to-end integration testing.
• Experience with defect tracking (JIRA/Azure DevOps) and test management.
• Understanding of CI/CD in software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Analyze requirements and technical specs to craft test scenarios.
• Develop, maintain, and enhances automated test suites.
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers for defects.
• Participate in test planning, risk assessment, and quality metrics.

Skills

Functional testing

Manual testing

Test automation

Programming/scripting

SQL

Web technologies

API testing

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

JIRA/Azure DevOps

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate degree

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5830960
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

Test Sanity Req_140726

QA Engineer – Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in functional and manual testing of complex enterprise applications, including requirement analysis, test strategy creation, test case design, execution, and defect management.
• Ability to independently analyze business requirements and technical specifications and develop comprehensive test scenarios covering functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Hands-on experience in test automation with the ability to develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites and frameworks.
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or equivalent) to support automation and test tool development.
• Good understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and QA best practices.
• Solid knowledge of SQL with experience in test data creation, manipulation, validation, and backend/database testing.
• Good understanding of HTML, XML, JSON, and related web technologies to support UI, API, and integration testing.
• Strong understanding of software application architecture, including web-based, API-driven, client-server, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience in API testing, service validation, and end-to-end integration testing.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot issues across application layers, and collaborate with development teams to drive defect resolution.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD processes and integrating automated tests within the software delivery pipeline.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and timely delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements and quality engineering initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance, security, or other non-functional testing disciplines.
• Exposure to cloud-based applications, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
• Relevant testing certifications (ISTQB or equivalent) are a plus.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17,001 to $38,901 Per Hour
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Job Requirements

• At least 20 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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