Software Telecom QA Engineer

Kane Partners LLC; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kane Partners LLC is seeking a hands-on Software QA Engineer to support telecom and communications software. The role focuses on ensuring reliability and release-readiness across mobile, web, API, and backend systems.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in QA, experience with mobile and web testing, and familiarity with Jira. Strong troubleshooting and Linux log analysis skills are expected, with exposure to automation a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional Software QA/testing experience.
• Background in telecommunications, VoIP, networking, communications, or related technology.
• Familiarity with Jira and software defect tracking.
• Working knowledge of Linux and log analysis.
• Exposure to test automation or scripting.

Responsibilities

• Test mobile, web, backend, API, and integrated software applications
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and acceptance testing
• Test applications across Android and iOS platforms
• Develop and execute test cases, test plans, and validation procedures
• Investigate defects using application, device, and server logs
• Document and track issues in Jira and verify software fixes
• Troubleshoot issues across application, backend, network, and integration layers
• Work with development, product, and QA teams throughout the release process
• Support opportunities to expand automated testing and improve QA processes

Skills

Software QA

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

SDLC understanding

Tools

Jira

Log analysis

Linux

Job description

Required: Previous experience working within the telecommunications industry is required.

We’re looking for a hands-on Software QA Engineer to join a technology team supporting software solutions within the telecommunications and communications space.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into software issues, troubleshooting across multiple systems, and working closely with developers and product teams to make sure applications are reliable and release-ready.

What You’ll Do

• Test mobile, web, backend, API, and integrated software applications
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and acceptance testing
• Test applications across Android and iOS platforms
• Develop and execute test cases, test plans, and validation procedures
• Investigate defects using application, device, and server logs
• Document and track issues in Jira and verify software fixes
• Troubleshoot issues across application, backend, network, and integration layers
• Work with development, product, and QA teams throughout the release process
• Support opportunities to expand automated testing and improve QA processes

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of professional Software QA/testing experience
• Background in telecommunications, VoIP, networking, communications, or a related technology environment
• Experience testing mobile applications, web applications, and backend systems
• Familiarity with Jira and software defect tracking
• Working knowledge of Linux and log analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and the SDLC
• Exposure to test automation or scripting

Preferred Experience

• VoIP, SIP, RTP, PTT/MCPTT, or other real-time communications technologies
• Telecom network integrations or 3GPP standards
• API, UI, mobile, or backend test automation
• Python, Java, or similar programming/scripting languages
• Testing connected devices or third-party integrations
• ISTQB or another QA-related certification

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a team working on real-world communications technology where quality and reliability matter. This is a strong opportunity for a QA professional who wants hands-on exposure to telecom software, troubleshooting, integrations, and modern testing practices.