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Manual tester Location: Sacramento CA-Hybrid-3x/week Duration : 12+ Months Contract Required Skills ... Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC. Experience with bug tracking ...
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Sacramento, CA · On-site
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$34.50 - $36/hr
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Software Testing
Waterbury Center, VT · On-site
$34.50 - $36/hr
Duties: * Conduct thorough manual tests to uncover defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in software functionality. * Contribute to refining and enhancing testing processes and ...
Strong manual software testing background, with an eye toward automation opportunities * Experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL/data sync
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Strong manual software testing background, with an eye toward automation opportunities * Experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL/data sync
Software Testing
Waterbury Center, VT · On-site
$34.50 - $36/hr
Duties: * Conduct thorough manual tests to uncover defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in software functionality. * Contribute to refining and enhancing testing processes and ...
Software Testing
Waterbury Center, VT · On-site
$34.50 - $36/hr
Duties: * Conduct thorough manual tests to uncover defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in software functionality. * Contribute to refining and enhancing testing processes and ...
Software Testing
Waterbury Center, VT · On-site
$34.50 - $36/hr
Duties: * Conduct thorough manual tests to uncover defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in software functionality. * Contribute to refining and enhancing testing processes and ...
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Software Testing
Waterbury Center, VT · On-site
$34.50 - $36/hr
Duties: * Conduct thorough manual tests to uncover defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in software functionality. * Contribute to refining and enhancing testing processes and ...
Required Skills: 1) Manual software testing experience. 2) JIRA or DOORs. 3) Integration testing. 4) Agile / Scrum. Desired Skills: 1) Test automation. 2) Testing radar systems. 3) Testing ...
Required Skills: 1) Manual software testing experience. 2) JIRA or DOORs. 3) Integration testing. 4) Agile / Scrum. Desired Skills: 1) Test automation. 2) Testing radar systems. 3) Testing ...
Strong manual software testing background, with an awareness of automation opportunities * Hands-on experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL ...
Strong manual software testing background, with an awareness of automation opportunities * Hands-on experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL ...
W2 Manual QA Engineer [ NO C2C ]
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$30 - $35/hr
... manual software testing background, with an eye toward automation opportunities • Experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL/data sync • ...
W2 Manual QA Engineer [ NO C2C ]
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
... manual software testing background, with an eye toward automation opportunities • Experience with integration and end-to-end testing, including APIs, flat-file integrations, and ETL/data sync • ...
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... software development lifecycle by executing manual testing activities, validating system ... functionality, performing API and database testing, and supporting recurring environment validation ...
... software development lifecycle by executing manual testing activities, validating system ... functionality, performing API and database testing, and supporting recurring environment validation ...
Sr Software automation test engineer /US-RD
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$117K - $152K/yr
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Test Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
Perform extensive manual software testing throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. * Develop, execute, and document test cases, test scenarios, and test procedures. * Participate ...
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Test Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
Perform extensive manual software testing throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. * Develop, execute, and document test cases, test scenarios, and test procedures. * Participate ...
Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
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Familiarity with automated and manual software testing tools and frameworks * Intermediate proficiency with Python (version 3 preferred) * Experience with version control software such as Git or ...
Senior Manual QA Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, quickly learn complex systems, and ensure high-quality software through comprehensive manual testing. This role partners closely with ...
Senior Manual QA Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, quickly learn complex systems, and ensure high-quality software through comprehensive manual testing. This role partners closely with ...
Senior Manual QA Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, quickly learn complex systems, and ensure high-quality software through comprehensive manual testing. This role partners closely with ...
Senior Manual QA Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, quickly learn complex systems, and ensure high-quality software through comprehensive manual testing. This role partners closely with ...
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Job description
Role: Manual tester
Location: Sacramento CA-Hybrid-3x/week
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Required Skills & Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in manual software testing.
Maintain, write and execute test cases and document test results accurately.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
Hands-on experience with functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing.
Good understanding of databases and ability to write basic SQL queries for data validation.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Location: Sacramento CA-Hybrid-3x/week
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Required Skills & Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in manual software testing.
Maintain, write and execute test cases and document test results accurately.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
Hands-on experience with functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing.
Good understanding of databases and ability to write basic SQL queries for data validation.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
About Apex Informatics
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Industry
It services
Company size
1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
2014