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Alteva RCM

QA Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$70K - $115K/yr

This role is one of two founding QA hires, working alongside a Senior QA Engineer to build test coverage, automation, and process from the ground up. This is a hybrid manual and automation QA role.

Vertex Sigma Software

QA Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

QA Engineer Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office The Quality Assurance team is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to help ensure that our backend services are optimized, secure ...

Pavago

Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation SaaS) - Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for releases & sprints) About the Role We're hiring a ...

Apex Informatics

QA Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

Position Title * QA Engineer ACSPA0F35 Position Responsibilities QA Engineer Location: Plano, TX- Hybrid (look for near by candidates) W2 Candidates Required Skills- Python + Core Java + Selenium ...

Argyllinfotech

QA Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Position: QA Engineer - Data Pipeline, Kafka & AWS Location New York City/Dallas TX/St. Louis MO Hybrid Employment Type: Long-Term Contract Job Description We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer ...

Alteva RCM

QA Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$70K - $115K/yr

This role is one of two founding QA hires, working alongside a Senior QA Engineer to build test coverage, automation, and process from the ground up. This is a hybrid manual and automation QA role.

Curtiss-Wright

Quality Assurance Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Quality Assurance Engineer We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Cincinnati, OH team! Quality Assurance Engineers at the Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Cincinnati location develop ...

Wingbrace

Quality Assurance Engineer

Lincoln, MA · On-site

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Location -Onsite Hybrid role Lincoln Massachusetts About Wingbrace Wingbrace (www.wingbrace.com) is a software and technical services company focused on the ...

Vertex Sigma Software

QA Engineer

Foster City, CA

QA Engineer Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office The Quality Assurance team is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to help ensure that our backend services are optimized, secure ...

THRONE LABS INC

QA Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

Software Quality Assurance Engineer FULL-TIME, WASHINGTON, D.C. About the job Throne aims to provide peace of mind to those that venture out each day -- making it so no one has to worry about finding ...

Robert Half

Quality Assurance Engineer

Benton, KY · Remote

$42.50 - $50/hr

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join a long-term application modernization initiative. The primary focus of this project is the migration of a legacy application to a ...

LENSAR, Inc.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Orlando, FL

The Quality Assurance Engineer will work with the Supplier Quality Engineer and Receiving Inspection to correct Supplier caused nonconformities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide ...

The New York Times

QA Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview The Quality Engineering team at The New York Times is hiring a QA Engineer. You will work with software engineers, DevOps, product managers, and ...

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A Freelance QA Engineer is a quality assurance professional who works independently to test software applications for defects, usability, and performance issues. They collaborate with development teams on a project basis, ensuring that products meet quality standards before release. Responsibilities typically include writing test cases, executing manual and automated tests, identifying bugs, and providing feedback to developers. Freelance QA Engineers have the flexibility to choose projects, work remotely, and set their own schedules. Their expertise helps businesses deliver reliable and high-quality software to users.

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To thrive as a Freelance QA Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, experience in test planning and execution, and a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with testing frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG, familiarity with bug tracking systems such as Jira, and relevant certifications like ISTQB are commonly required. Exceptional attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently with remote teams are essential soft skills. These capabilities ensure thorough testing, timely defect identification, and seamless collaboration across diverse projects and stakeholders.

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Freelance QA Engineers often face challenges such as adapting quickly to different project requirements, communicating remotely with distributed development teams, and managing multiple client timelines simultaneously. To overcome these, it’s important to establish clear testing processes, maintain proactive communication channels, and use project management tools to track progress and deliverables. Developing a personal toolkit of automated and manual testing methods can also help streamline work across diverse environments. Building strong organizational skills and regularly updating your technical knowledge can further enhance your effectiveness and reputation as a freelance professional.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Qa Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,970 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

QA Engineer

Cognizant Technologies

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description

Cognizant Technologies delivers value added turn-key solutions to our clients which accelerate their organization's growth. Whether it's entering new markets, introducing innovative new products, or initiating transformation process changes, Cognizant Technologies will provide consistent services to their clients.

Job Description

Duration: 12+ months

Qualifications

Job Description
Minimum of 5 years' experience in software QA testing
1. 5+ years of experience in software QA testing
2. 3+ years of experience testing Market data with solid understanding of financial markets and asset types (equities, fixed income, derivatives, and commodities)
3. 2+ years of experience in database and web services testing
4. 2+ years of experience in automation using Selenium Web Driver and API automation.
5. 2+ years of experience with a real-time market data application (Reuters Trader, Thomson One, Bloomberg)
6. Experience testing financial charts/graphics in any platform
Responsibilities:
Client Technology is looking for a QA Engineer to join the QA team. The QA Engineer will work in the agile teams and will lead all the QA efforts of Market Data and On-Air systems. We are looking for candidates with strong manual and automated testing experience with emphasis on financial market data and database testing. Candidate must be able to work independently, possess effective time management skills and can thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, there will also be a terrific opportunity to help develop and implement key reporting and analytical tools.

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Cognizant Technologies 
Opus Pl, Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL -  60515
Direct: (609) 736-0817 |
Email: bakshi@cognizantechnologies .com

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