Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Insight Global

Apex (NC)

On-site

USD 48,216 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a Software QA Engineer in Apex, NC. The role involves designing and executing tests for IoT products, supporting manual and automated testing, and integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have a B.S./M.S. and 3–5 years of related experience, along with strong skills in software testing and automation tools.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in a product development environment.
Hands-on experience with automating tests and working with CI/CD.

Responsibilities

Design and execute test plans for IoT products.
Support manual testing efforts including unit and integration testing.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Experience in software, firmware, or mobile app testing

Hands-on experience with C/C++, C#, and QT

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with manual testing methods

Exposure to IoT device testing

Introductory experience with automation tools

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

Appium

Jira

Git

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Insight Global

Our client is seeking Software QA Engineer (Contract) to support our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives at the Apex, NC site. This role is ideal for a hands‑on tester who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality smart products. You’ll contribute to firmware, software, and mobile app testing across the full product lifecycle from concept to post‑release.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and execute test plans for technically advanced IoT products.
Develop test cases based on functional requirements, user scenarios, and customer needs.
Own and maintain software test documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
Support manual testing efforts including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Contribute to the development of custom automated test applications and test harnesses.
Apply best engineering practices within a stage‑gate product development framework.
Demonstrate urgency, creativity, and commitment to software quality and reliability.
Perform functional and regression testing on embedded firmware and edge devices.
Conduct IoT device validation including connectivity, sensor feedback, and control logic.
Execute mobile app testing across iOS and Android platforms, validating cloud‑device interactions.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Katalon, Appium, or TestProject.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools (Jira, Zephyr, Jenkins).

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in software, firmware, or mobile app testing in a product development environment.
Hands‑on experience with C/C++, C#, and QT.
Familiarity with manual testing methods: unit, integration, and UAT.
Exposure to IoT device testing and automation scripting for firmware/software/mobile platforms.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle including specification, debugging, and deployment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Introductory experience with automation tools/frameworks: TestProject, Ranorex, QTP, UFT, Selenium, Katalon, Appium (iOS/Android).

BONUS EXPERIENCE