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Everon LLC

Contract Sales Rep

Garner, NC · On-site

... testing & inspection reports with the Service Technicians & Service Managers to quantify service ... procedure manuals • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Proficient in ...

Everon Jobs

Contract Sales Rep

Clayton, NC

... testing & inspection reports with the Service Technicians & Service Managers to quantify service ... procedure manuals • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Proficient in ...

Infojini Inc

Test Scripts Writer

Durham, NC

$30/hr

Durham, NC 27709 Duration: 12+ months contract Rate:$30/hr on C2C (All inc.) Summary: * Duties ... Experience with manual or automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test ...

Infojini Inc

Test Scripts Writer

Durham, NC

$33/hr

... contract position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or you are not ... Experience with manual or automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test ...

Infojini Inc

Test Scripts Writer

Durham, NC

$30 - $34/hr

... contract position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or you are not ... Experience with manual or automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test ...

Strata Clean Energy

Substation Project Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$95K - $121K/yr

... testing, commissioning, and closeout of Substation electrical projects, with a primary focus on ... with contract requirements, applicable codes, utility standards, and PGS quality expectations.

Infojini Inc

Quality analyst

Raleigh, NC

Business analyst Duration: 3 years contract Location: Raleigh NC Client: Direct client Scope of ... Performs All types of Testing (manual, usability, functional, black box, white box, regression ...

City of Durham

Business Services Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$68K - $105K/yr

Participate in system testing for updates, patches, and enhancements. Research, compile, analyze, and report program and operational data; maintain records, manuals, contracts, and related ...

City of Durham, NC

Business Services Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$68K - $105K/yr

Participate in system testing for updates, patches, and enhancements. * Research, compile, analyze, and report program and operational data; maintain records, manuals, contracts, and related ...

EIG Electrical Systems

Electrical Foreman

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Reads and interprets specifications, contract documents, and plans for projects. * Study work ... Experience installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring ...

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How much do contract manual tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract manual tester in Raleigh, NC is $40.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $47.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract manual tester?

Contract manual testers are quality assurance professionals hired on a contract basis to evaluate software applications by manually executing test cases, reporting bugs, and ensuring that the product meets specified requirements. Unlike automation testers, they do not use scripts or automation tools but instead perform tests from the end-user perspective to identify issues. Contract manual testers are often brought in for specific projects or to handle periods of increased workload, providing flexibility to organizations. Their responsibilities may include creating test plans, documenting results, and collaborating with developers to resolve defects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract manual tester?

To thrive as a Contract Manual Tester, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, attention to detail, and experience with test case creation and execution, often supported by a relevant degree or certification like ISTQB. Familiarity with bug tracking tools such as JIRA, test management systems, and various software platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability are important soft skills for collaborating with teams and addressing shifting project requirements. These skills ensure thorough test coverage, accurate defect reporting, and efficient teamwork, leading to higher-quality software deliverables.

What are the most common challenges faced by contract manual testers when joining a new project?

Contract Manual Testers often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to unfamiliar software applications and understanding existing testing processes. As contractors, they must efficiently learn the organization's documentation standards and communication protocols, often with limited onboarding time. It’s also common to work with diverse teams, requiring strong collaboration skills to clarify requirements and report defects effectively. Successful testers are proactive in asking questions and leveraging available resources to ensure a smooth transition and high-quality testing outcomes.

What is the difference between Contract Manual Tester vs Contract Automation Tester?

AspectContract Manual TesterContract Automation Tester
CertificationsISTQB, CSQAISTQB, CSQA, Automation tools certifications
Work EnvironmentManual testing, test case executionAutomated testing, scripting, tool usage
Industry UsageSoftware development, QA teamsSoftware development, QA teams
Search IntentManual testing roles, contract testing jobsAutomation testing roles, contract automation jobs

The main difference between a Contract Manual Tester and a Contract Automation Tester lies in their testing approach. Manual Testers focus on executing test cases manually without automation tools, while Automation Testers develop and run automated test scripts. Both roles are essential in QA teams, but Automation Testers require additional scripting skills and automation tool certifications. Candidates should choose based on their skills and career goals in software testing.

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Infographic showing various Contract Manual Tester job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,740 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Automation Tester - Developer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Title: Automation Tester/Developer
Location; Raleigh, NC
Duration: 12 months
Position type: W2 contract
 
 
***Only qualified Automation Tester/Developer candidates located near the Raleigh NC area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION:
• TOSCA NeoLoad Q-Test and Others
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA (5+ Years)
• Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher (5+ Years)
• Experience testing web GUI client/server and database applications (5+ Years)
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development (5+ Years)
• Experience with automated testing tools writing test plans and reviewing test cases (5+ Years)
• Experience with Agile (Scrum Kanban or SAFe) development (5+ Years)
• Experience with testing Curam products (1+ Years)
• Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developer’s business analysts and others    
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance   
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment    
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills    
• Experience developing and executing Selenium automated test scripts (2+ Years)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
• Experience using NeoLoad and qTest (2+ Years)
• Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines (2+ Years)
• Experience coding using Java/J2EE (1+ Years)
• Experience testing for a health and human services project (1+ Years)
• Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits (1+ Years)
• Experience with executing SQL to validate or test (2+ Years)
• Experience navigating on a UNIX platform (1+ Years)
Client is seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing, manual testing, test script writing, development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, junit and jmockit test script development to support automated developer testing, assist senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The primary responsibilities of this position will be to write manual test scripts for release testing develop automated TOSCA scripts complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability
• Secondary responsibilities of this position may include developing junits and jmockits to aid in developer unit testing assisting senior developers with the maintenance of java applications debug to resolve software defects writing clean efficient testable and well-documented code following industry standards participating in code reviews providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality working with databases (eg Oracle SQL etc) and integrating into applications contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new testing and Java technologies trends and best practices
• The basic skills necessary for this position are proficiency in writing manual test scripts knowledge of manual testing procedures developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts executing TOSCA automated scripts and a working knowledge of ALM Q-Test and NeoLoad
• Additional skills beyond the basics include knowledge of junit and jmockit test case development Java understanding of Agile methodologies knowledge of front-end technologies (ie HTML CSS JavaScript) and exposure to Spring Framework Hibernate or related technologies