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Required : • Manual software testing experience. • JIRA or DOORs. • Integration testing. • Agile / Scrum. Preferred : • Test automation. • Testing radar systems. • Testing communication ...

Senior Manual QA Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$85K - $120K/yr

Qualifications: * 5+ years of manual software testing experience. * Experience testing SaaS web applications. * Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Experience testing ...

Senior Manual QA Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Qualifications: * 5+ years of manual software testing experience. * Experience testing SaaS web applications. * Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Experience testing ...

Senior Manual QA Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$85K - $120K/yr

Qualifications: * 5+ years of manual software testing experience. * Experience testing SaaS web applications. * Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Experience testing ...

Undergraduate degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS/Engineering/Technology related field or equivalent experience and or training. 4+ years of experience in Software Testing/Quality Assurance (SQA) Testing tools ...

Software Tester

Fort Knox, KY · Remote

$60K - $64K/yr

Knowledge of computer architecture and tools for manual & auto testing, unit testing, integration testing, functional testing and bug-tracking systems. * Demonstrated success in software development ...

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How much do manual software testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for manual software testing in the United States is $41.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is manual software testing?

A Manual Software Testing job involves manually executing test cases without using automation tools to identify defects in software applications. Testers validate functionality, usability, and performance by simulating real user scenarios. They analyze requirements, create test cases, execute tests, and report bugs to ensure software quality. This role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication to collaborate with developers and stakeholders.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a manual software tester?

As a Manual Software Tester, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing software requirements, designing and executing test cases, documenting defects, and collaborating closely with developers and product teams to ensure issues are resolved. You will spend a significant portion of your day performing exploratory, functional, and regression testing on new or updated software features. Clear communication and meticulous reporting are important, as testers often provide detailed feedback that improves product quality. This role is integral to maintaining high standards in software release cycles and contributing to continuous improvement within the development team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manual software tester?

To thrive as a Manual Software Tester, you need a solid understanding of software development processes, attention to detail, and proficiency in creating and executing test cases, usually supported by a relevant degree or practical experience. Familiarity with testing tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or TestRail, and certifications like ISTQB can enhance your technical proficiency. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively make candidates stand out in this position. These skills ensure thorough defect detection, clear documentation, and seamless teamwork, which are critical for delivering high-quality software products.

How to become a manual software tester?

To become a manual software tester, you should develop a good understanding of software development life cycles, testing methodologies, and defect tracking tools. Gaining knowledge of basic programming, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills are essential, and obtaining certifications like ISTQB can improve job prospects. Entry-level positions often require a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training provided for specific testing processes.

Is manual software testing in demand?

Manual software testing remains in demand as many companies require human oversight to identify user experience issues and complex bugs. While automation testing is growing, manual testing skills are still essential for certain projects, especially in environments with frequent changes or limited automation resources.
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Infographic showing various Manual Software Testing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,173 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Software Testing Engineer

CYBERMAXX LLC

Linthicum, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

At CyberMaxx, we believe it is our duty to defend against those committed to wide-scale societal disruption through cyberattacks.
We help our customers reduce risk by tightly integrating MDR with offensive security, threat hunting, security research, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) to continually adapt to new and evolving threats. Our modern MDR (Managed Detection & Response) approach is tailored to the unique characteristics and risk factors of each customer, enabling us to take full ownership of the response process and, optionally, manage key security controls. By thinking like an adversary and defending like a guardian, we help our customers stay a step ahead of threat actors.
At CyberMaxx, we value humility, transparency, intellectual curiosity, and a customer first approach.
As a Software Testing Engineer you will lead quality assurance on a wide spectrum of custom toolsets we develop; ranging from adaptive internal web applications to public facing responsive web and native mobile applications. To facilitate this, you will be responsible for writing test cases in Python, selecting and managing appropriate testing software, reporting and documenting bugs in Jira, and managing the lifecycle of those bugs within a scrum environment.
As a cybersecurity company, the security of our own toolsets is imperative. In addition to visual and behavioral tests, we expect experience in security testing; such as injection violations, CSRF / XSS attacks, and credential mismanagement. Given the volume of toolsets we work on, automated testing will also be crucial to ensuring QA does not become a bottleneck. We utilize Python Django REST Framework for much of our codebase, and an ability to write API unit tests directly in Django will be a strong plus.
As an innovative company, we pride ourselves in developing in-house solutions, bespoke to our needs. This opens the door to greater flexibility and creativity, but also to greater responsibility and vulnerability. Our ideal candidate is someone who takes genuine pride in their work and appreciates being able to shape ideas to their vision.
What You Will Do:
  • Perform visual, behavioral, and security QA analysis on web desktop, mobile, and native mobile applications
  • Utilize a mixture of custom test cases and readily available testing toolsets to facilitate all layers of testing from Unit to User Acceptance
  • Document findings as bug reports in Jira for development team to resolve
  • Validate and document issues reported by end users as needed
  • Manage the lifecycle of reported issues within a scrum environment
  • Work with development team and other department leads to resolve reported issues
  • Write test-cases in Python for both manual and automated testing
  • Complete and review documentation for projects or any operational effort
  • Provide system performance monitoring and troubleshooting, including database tuning in MySQL
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
  • Other activities as assigned

What We Are Looking For:
  • 3+ years professional experience performing QA duties, with at least 2 years specifically working with software development
  • Completion of a Bachelor's or higher post-graduate degree, and 3+ years industry experience, or equivalent additional industry experience.
  • Proficiency with RESTful APIs and REST API testing
  • Experience with automated testing tools and approaches.
  • Experience with APIDog is a plus
  • Experience with security testing methodologies
  • Experience with AI-based review and remediation techniques
  • Cybersecurityindustry experience is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and a proactive approach to security

Some Of What We Offer
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401k with a company match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Voluntary Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Supplement
  • Voluntary Basic, Accidental, and other ancillary life insurance
  • Health Savings Account Contribution (with selection of a HDHP)
  • 10 annual, paid holidays

CyberMaxx will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, age, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local applicable law.