QA Engineer

JMJ Phillip Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer in Houston to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance across the development lifecycle. You will design and execute testing strategies, identify defects, and collaborate with developers and product teams to deliver robust software solutions.

The role requires experience in both manual and automated testing, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, IT, or related field preferred.
• Proven software QA or testing experience.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience with manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and version control.
• Experience with API, database, and integration testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and testing strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects.
• Validate software functionality against technical and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and test scripts.
• Identify opportunities to expand test automation and improve testing efficiency.
• Integrate automated testing into development and deployment workflows.
• Monitor test results and investigate failures.
• Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate defects, risks, and testing results clearly.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of production issues when needed.

Skills

Software QA experience

Manual testing

Automated testing

API testing

Database testing

Test management

Defect tracking

Version control

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle. This role will be responsible for developing and executing testing strategies, identifying defects, improving quality processes, and collaborating with development and product teams to deliver reliable software solutions.

Position Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and testing strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects.
• Validate software functionality against technical and business requirements.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and test scripts.
• Identify opportunities to expand test automation and improve testing efficiency.
• Integrate automated testing into development and deployment workflows.
• Monitor test results and investigate failures.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Analyze test results and identify recurring quality issues.
• Recommend improvements to software development and testing processes.
• Support quality standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration

• Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in requirements reviews and technical discussions.
• Communicate defects, risks, and testing results clearly.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of production issues when needed.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance or software testing.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and version control tools.
• Experience with API, database, and integration testing preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• ISTQB Certified Tester.
• Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE).
• Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP).
• Agile or Scrum certification.
• Relevant automation testing or cloud technology certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $125,000–$150,000 annually
• Opportunity to contribute to software quality and reliability initiatives.
• Exposure to modern testing tools, automation, and development technologies.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering and product teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical development.

Why Houston?

Houston offers a diverse and growing technology environment with opportunities across software, healthcare, energy, engineering, and other technology-driven industries. Its expanding technology community provides a strong setting for QA professionals to contribute to software development and quality improvement initiatives.