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Medpace

QA Software Testing Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides Phase I-IV clinical development services. The Software Testing Manager will manage a team of software testing ...

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QA Software Testing Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site +1

This position will manage a team of software testing engineers and software validation projects to ... Medpace Overview Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing ...

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Software Testers

Chicago, IL · On-site

This is an IL-based contract opportunity in downtown Chicago; the need is IMMEDIATE and LOCAL ... Candidates must have excellent experience with Load and Performance Testing, Automation, Predictive ...

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Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$36 - $56/hr

Information Technology / Government Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 806038 Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented DSS Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 to join a quality assurance team ...

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Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$36 - $56/hr

Information Technology / Government Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 806038 Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented DSS Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 to join a quality assurance team ...

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Software Tester

Oklahoma City, OK

... Services) contract. Join our growing team as a Software Tester in support of the Tower Data Link ... We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Testing Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of ...

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How much do contract software testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract software testing in the United States is $43.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Software Testing vs Contract QA Analyst?

AspectContract Software TestingContract QA Analyst
CertificationsISTQB, CSTE, CSQAISTQB, CSTE, CSQA
Work EnvironmentProject-based, remote or onsiteProject-based, remote or onsite
Industry UsageSoftware development companies, tech firmsSoftware development companies, tech firms
Primary FocusExecuting test cases, bug reportingTest planning, quality process oversight

Contract Software Testing and Contract QA Analyst roles often overlap but differ in scope. Contract Software Testing primarily involves executing test cases and identifying bugs, while Contract QA Analysts focus on overall quality assurance processes and test planning. Both roles require similar certifications and are used in similar work environments within the software industry.

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Infographic showing various Contract Software Testing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,490 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Software Test Engineering Contractor

ZOLL Medical Corporation

Irvine, CA • On-site

$40 - $80/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Acute Care TechnologyDevelops, documents, executes, and maintains software verification procedures, software testing tools, and associate tracing to support development of ZOLL products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
ZOLL Medical Corporation is looking for a smart, motivated individual to help develop software for the latest in life-saving technology. We're committed to developing technologies that help advance the practice of resuscitation. Our professional defibrillator products are used under the most demanding circumstances on ambulances and in hospitals by medical caregivers worldwide. You may have seen our AEDs on a wall, ready and waiting to deliver a lifesaving shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. ZOLL also makes innovative products like the wearable LifeVest defibrillator for high-risk patients, the AutoPulse automatic CPR machine that tirelessly delivers chest compressions as well as the best human rescuer, and therapeutic temperature-management systems for controlling patients' core temperatures. State-of-the-art software makes all of these innovative solutions possible.
As part of our Communications group, you'll be working in an environment that relies on open standards, modern languages, open-source tools, and Web technologies to deliver the solutions that get clinical data in front of those who need it. We are looking for strong candidates who take initiative to continuously improve what they do in an effort to meet our customers' needs. We offer the challenge of working in a small team environment where your opportunity to contribute is great, and your energy and expertise can help you to reach your full potential. Join our team of talented engineers to help create software reliable enough to trust lives to!
Contract Software Test Engineer
Job Summary: Develops, documents, executes, and maintains software verification procedures, software testing tools and associated tracing to support development of ZOLL products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Develops and executes verification test procedures for complex medical devices.
  • Documents, reviews, and maintains high quality software verification procedures.
  • Analyzes and creates verification tests for software requirements.
  • Creating tests and updating existing test protocols to test software requirements.
  • Plans and assists with planning verification activities for software projects, including effort estimates
  • Participates in all aspects of the software development life cycle including maintaining test protocols and requirement tracing.
  • Performs software integration activities for integrating software to software or hardware subsystems
  • Reports own progress toward performance and schedule objectives.
  • Creates or specifies software and hardware tools and fixtures to support software testing
  • Follows ZOLL's standard operating procedures and software test engineering best practices
  • Collaborates with team members and contributes to positive environment that creates high quality solutions

Qualifications:
  • BS degree required or Equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering required or Related engineering or science discipline required
  • At least 4 years of software testing experience on embedded software systems
  • Experience with software development life cycle tools including bug tracking required
  • Experience in a structured development environment with design controls required
  • Experience with medical device software development (IEC 62304) heavily desired
  • Experience with standard computer tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe)
  • Experience with Scrum is a plus
  • Experience with Perforce Helix ALM is a plus

The hourly pay rate for this position is:
$40.00 to $80.00
Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee's primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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