Software Test Engineer

R. J. Watkins & Company, Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R. J. Watkins & Company, Ltd. is seeking a Software Test Engineer for a full-time remote position. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability, with manual and automated testing and collaboration with developers.

Candidates should have strong QA experience, familiarity with test automation tools, understanding of SDLC and agile environments, and the ability to work independently in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in software testing across environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining test cases, including regression suites.
• Familiarity with development practices and collaboration with development teams.
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Experience in performance, security, or API testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Perform manual and automated tests and document results.
• Log and track defects and collaborate with software developers to resolve issues.
• Review requirements and specifications, contributing to test strategies and plans.
• Help improve overall testing processes and tools.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Case Design

Test Automation

Bug Tracking

QA Methodologies

SDLC Knowledge

Remote Work

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Test Automation Frameworks

Bug Tracking Systems

Job description

Company Description

R. J. Watkins & Company, Ltd. is an executive recruiting consulting firm specializing in high-impact candidate selection for clients worldwide. Since 1980, the firm has focused on delivering high-quality executive recruiting services that support client growth and long-term success. Its client-centered approach has led to strong, lasting relationships, with more than 70% of assignments coming from repeat business. R. J. Watkins & Company, Ltd. is privately held and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Hong Kong. Candidates joining the team can expect to work with a global network of professionals and diverse industries.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Software Test Engineer. The Software Test Engineer will design, develop, and execute test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability. Responsibilities include planning and performing manual and automated tests, documenting test results, logging and tracking defects, and collaborating with software developers to resolve issues. The role also involves reviewing requirements and specifications, contributing to test strategies and test plans, and helping improve overall testing processes and tools. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery and continuous improvement of testing practices.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Software Testing, Testing, and Test Execution to validate software quality across different environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining Test Cases, including test scenarios, test data, and regression test suites.
• Familiarity with Software Development practices to collaborate effectively with development teams and understand code changes.
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks, and experience with bug tracking and test management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage priorities, and communicate clearly with distributed teams.
• Understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and best practices for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Experience in performance, security, or API testing is a plus, as well as exposure to agile or iterative development environments.