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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 ...

Lawelawe Defense Inc

Software Tester

Fort Knox, KY · Remote

$60K - $64K/yr

Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success ... Communicate the results of software testing efforts to stakeholders and suggest areas of ...

Lawelawe Defense Inc.

Software Tester

Fort Knox, KY · On-site +1

Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success ... Communicate the results of software testing efforts to stakeholders and suggest areas of ...

Medpace, Inc.

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 ...

Medpace, Inc.

QA Software Testing Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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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How much do contract software testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,490 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Software Testing & Quality Engineer

MELE Associates

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Software Testing & Quality Engineer to support the Office of Personnel and Facility Clearances and Classification (OPFCC), NA-74.  The OPFCC is responsible for implementing all Department of Energy (DOE) personnel security and facility clearance requirements for all National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) field sites.  This full-time position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions:

  • Facilitate automated software testing and pipelines to enhance traditional manual testing performed by QA specialists
  • Maintain testing tools and scripts
  • Integrate with static and dynamic code analysis scanning tools
  • Develop and manage solutions for simulating data/transactions within CATS
  • Ensure automated testing is part of Azure DevOps build pipelines

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated testing and software quality on a software engineering team. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
  • Proficiency in Azure DevOps
  • Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.
  • Current and active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with ability to acquire an SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science or CSM certification
  • Experience with DOE/NNSA

This position is contingent upon contract award.

LOCATION: This is a full-time position in Albuquerque, NM 87123 USA

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SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Benefits MELE Offers

  • Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
  • Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
  • Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates, Inc.
With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.


MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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