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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract software quality assurance engineer in the United States is $48.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $55.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Software Quality Assurance Engineer vs Contract Software Tester?

AspectContract Software Quality Assurance EngineerContract Software Tester
CredentialsTypically requires QA certifications, understanding of QA methodologiesOften requires basic testing knowledge, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentInvolves designing QA processes, collaborating with development teamsPrimarily executes test cases, reports bugs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across software development companies, especially in QA departmentsCommon in software firms, testing service providers

While both roles focus on software quality, a Contract Software Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing QA strategies and ensuring overall quality processes, whereas a Contract Software Tester primarily executes test cases and reports bugs. The QA Engineer has a broader scope in quality management, while the Tester focuses on specific testing tasks.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Certon Software

Melbourne, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description

CERTON is dedicated to providing the most efficient, high quality solutions to our customers for safety critical systems certified under the guidelines of  DO-178B Software and DO-254 Hardware Certifications. The success of CERTON is evidenced by the success of our customers currently flying with products certified to the highest standards by CERTON employees.

Job Description

CERTON is in need of an experienced SQA Engineer to assist us with ensuring the quality of a software suite developed for the design, development, simulation, validation, and verification of safety-critical systems. The Engineer will be working closely with a small, tightly-knit team of developers. Creating and automating tests for a complex, dynamic GUI with a multi-threaded back end will be part of the Engineer's core job responsibilities. The ideal candidate would have 3+ years of experience working in, developing, and maintaining software quality assurance environments.

Qualifications
  • Work closely with developers to improve software products, find bugs and performance issues, and enhance the user experience
  • Active collaboration with developers at all levels of the software design process
  • Continual development and improvement of the QA environment
  • Develop and implement test plans and strategies
  • Develop new test cases using exploratory testing techniques
  • Execute tests, including regression tests, and report and track issues
  • Apply automation tools and optimize the test development and execution processes
Additional Information

Other Terms:

ALL applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.

Position Requirements:

  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience
  • Strong understanding of manual and automated SQA methodologies
  • Experience with both black box and white box testing

Desired Experience:

  • Experience working with Agile processes such as Kanban, Lean, or Scrum
  • Experience with automating tests for GUI software
  • Software development experience, including programming using technologies such as Java, Python, or .NET
  • Background in usability, user interface design, and user experience

Physical Job Requirements:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer station (including laptop) for lengthy periods of time.
  • Ability to work in a standard office work environment.

CERTON'S Company Environment:

CERTON offers an open environment that supports growth, development and a healthy work/life balance.  In addition to offering the following typical benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company paid)
  • 401 (k)

 CERTON also provides:

  • 20 paid days off per year
  • Flex-time work schedule
  • Industry specific specialized training
  • Recreational facilities on premise that include Ping-Pong, air hockey, basketball court, billiards and a hacker space

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It's not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees.

CERTON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

**PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS*

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