Software QA Engineer I (Mendon)

American Society for Quality; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent, has a contract opening for a Software QA Engineer I in Cache County, Utah (hybrid, onsite 3x/wk). The role focuses on executing manual and automated testing across the software lifecycle, developing test plans, tracking defects, and improving quality processes in an Agile setting.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years in QA, an associate degree in CS/SE or related field, and hands-on experience with Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman,

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of software QA/testing experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/SE or related field.
• Understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools.
• Hands-on with automated testing tools (Selenium, TestComplete, Postman).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux and basic diagnostics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases.
• Develop test plans and procedures; document supporting materials.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Jira/TestRail.
• Execute automated tests with Selenium, TestComplete, Postman.
• Perform regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across environments.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate testing progress and risks.
• Support software installation and Linux diagnostics during testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardized testing practices.

Skills

QA testing

Linux basics

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Selenium

TestComplete

Postman

Job description

Title: Software QA Engineer I

Location: Cache County, UT (hybrid, onsite 3x/wk)

Target Start Date: ASAP

Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $35.00-$37.05/hr

Summary

Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking a Software QA Engineer I (entry-level) to execute manual and automated testing across the software development lifecycle. This role involves developing test plans, identifying and tracking defects, validating software releases, and improving quality processes in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on testing experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Linux-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for assigned software components.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution using Jira, TestRail, or similar tools.
• Execute automated tests using tools such as Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.
• Perform regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across lab, vehicle, and field environments.
• Collaborate with developers and project teams to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, and investigate defects.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and communicate testing progress, quality metrics, and release risks.
• Support software installation, basic Linux diagnostics, and troubleshooting during testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardized testing practices.

Required Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing.
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux, including software installation and basic diagnostics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

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