Senior QA/Manual Integration Tester

KellyMitchell Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Quality Engineer Lead in Charlotte, NC, offering hybrid work. The role emphasizes end-to-end and manual testing, with exposure to API/web services and offshore/onsite coordination across distributed QA teams.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of QA experience, strong log analysis skills, and familiarity with Java/Selenium automation, with a focus on complex, multi-system integrations and customer-facing transactional platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA testing with a strong focus on manual testing.
• Experience testing complex, end-to-end system integrations.
• Strong ability to write and execute test cases based on technical documentation.
• Experience with API/web services testing (SoapUI or similar tools).
• Ability to analyze system behavior through logs and debugging tools.
• Experience with defect tracking and triage processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across distributed teams.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Java, Selenium).
• Experience with SQL for basic data validation.
• Background in integration testing across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end testing across ordering and transactional workflows.
• Write and execute detailed test cases based on requirements and system design documentation.
• Perform manual testing across multiple system components including front-end and back-end integrations.
• Conduct API and web services testing using tools such as SoapUI.
• Analyze request and response data to validate system behavior and identify defects.
• Review logs using tools such as Splunk to support troubleshooting and validation efforts.
• Perform defect identification, documentation, and triage with clear reproduction steps.
• Direct onshore and offshore QA teams to support test execution and coverage.
• Perform testing for large-scale initiatives tied to transactional systems and customer-facing experiences.

Skills

Manual testing

End-to-end testing

API testing

SQL

Selenium

Java

Defect tracking

Communication

Log analysis

Tools

SoapUI

Splunk

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading communication provider, is seeking a Quality Engineer Lead to join their team. The ideal candidate will be experienced with end-to-end testing, primarily focused on manual testing with components of automation testing. Additionally, the hiring team is looking for someone who has led offshore testing teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end testing across ordering and transactional workflows
• Write and execute detailed test cases based on requirements and system design documentation
• Perform manual testing across multiple system components including front-end and back-end integrations
• Conduct API and web services testing using tools such as SoapUI
• Analyze request and response data to validate system behavior and identify defects
• Review logs using tools such as Splunk to support troubleshooting and validation efforts
• Perform defect identification, documentation, and triage with clear reproduction steps
• Direct onshore and offshore QA teams to support test execution and coverage
• Perform testing for large-scale initiatives tied to transactional systems and customer-facing experiences

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience in QA testing with a strong focus on manual testing
• Experience testing complex, end-to-end system integrations
• Strong ability to write and execute test cases based on technical documentation
• Experience with API/web services testing (SoapUI or similar tools)
• Ability to analyze system behavior through logs and debugging tools
• Experience with defect tracking and triage processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across distributed teams
• Experience with automation frameworks (Java, Selenium)
• Experience with SQL for basic data validation
• Experience reviewing system logs using tools such as Splunk Background in integration testing across multiple systems

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience leading or coordinating offshore and distributed QA testing teams
• Telecommunications, cable, or customer-facing digital platform testing experience
• Experience validating complex order management, billing, or transactional systems
• Hands‑on experience developing or maintaining automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release testing activities

Key Competencies & Behaviors

Detail-Oriented Analytical Collaborative Work Environment

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Work Model: Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits Pay Range:

The approximate pay range for this position is between $63,000 and $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.