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Samaritan's Purse

Program Manager

Boone, NC · On-site

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Respond with Compassionate Action We are seeking a Program Manager to join our Information ... Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and provide business analysis, user acceptance testing ...

Apex Systems

Engineer 5 - Penn Tester

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

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Lead enterprise penetration testing strategies and application security assessment programs. * Perform or oversee: * Application Penetration Testing * Security Architecture Reviews * Red Team ...

P2PSoftTek Inc

Program Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Ensure successful progression through project lifecycle phases including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment, and hypercare. Establish and maintain project governance, steering committees ...

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Husqvarna Group

Program Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

The scope of these programs may potentially include multiple projects and require continuous ... testing, and/or manufacturing, including development of sourced finished goods products with ...

Husqvarna Group

Program Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

The scope of these programs may potentially include multiple projects and require continuous ... testing, and/or manufacturing, including development of sourced finished goods products with ...

ACCEL Schools

Program Director

Charlotte, NC

The Program Director is crucial to their success. ELIGIBILIY: Open to residents of North Carolina ... Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and ...

ACCEL Schools

Program Director

Raleigh, NC

The Program Director is crucial to their success. ELIGIBILIY: Open to residents of North Carolina ... Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and ...

ACCEL Schools

Program Director

Greensboro, NC

The Program Director is crucial to their success. ELIGIBILIY: Open to residents of North Carolina ... Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and ...

ACCEL Schools

Program Director

Durham, NC · On-site

The Program Director is crucial to their success. ELIGIBILIY: Open to residents of North Carolina ... Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and ...

ACCEL Schools

Program Director

Hendersonville, NC · On-site

The Program Director is crucial to their success. ELIGIBILIY: Open to residents of North Carolina ... Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and ...

Chloeta

Program Manager I/II

Asheville, NC · On-site

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Job Summary The Program Manager I/II provides comprehensive program and project management support ... Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and ...

Person County, NC

Person Industries Program Manager

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$52K - $67K/yr

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The Program Manager reports major activities, accomplishments, challenges, and program needs ... Additional screening and testing required for some positions. * Within 3 days of the start of your ...

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How much do program tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for program tester in North Carolina is $34.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $46.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a program tester?

A Program Tester is responsible for evaluating software applications to identify bugs, defects, and performance issues before release. They design and execute test cases, document results, and collaborate with developers to resolve problems. Their role ensures software meets quality standards and functions as intended. Program Testers may use manual testing, automated tools, or both to verify functionality, security, and usability.

What does a program tester do?

As a Program Tester, your typical day involves reviewing software requirements, designing and executing test cases, and documenting results to ensure that programs function as intended. You’ll report and track bugs using issue management systems, communicate with developers to clarify issues, and may also participate in automated test script creation and maintenance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is common, as you'll need to coordinate with developers, product managers, and sometimes end-users. Over time, your responsibilities may expand to include mentoring junior testers or taking on more complex testing projects as you gain experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a program tester?

To excel as a Program Tester, you need a solid understanding of software development processes, quality assurance methodologies, and programming or scripting languages, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing tools (such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG), bug tracking systems, and industry certifications like ISTQB can be highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate identification of software issues, effective collaboration with development teams, and delivery of high-quality products.

Are software testers still in demand?

Software testers, including program testers, are still in demand as companies prioritize quality assurance and software reliability. Skills in automation tools and scripting can enhance job prospects, and demand remains steady across various industries adopting digital solutions.

How do I get into a program tester?

To become a program tester, you typically need a background in computer science or software engineering, along with knowledge of testing tools and methodologies. Gaining experience through internships, certifications like ISTQB, or learning programming languages such as Java or Python can improve your chances. Strong attention to detail and understanding of software development processes are also important.

How much do program testers get paid?

Program testers, also known as software testers or quality assurance analysts, typically earn between $40,000 and $80,000 annually depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level testers may start at lower salaries, while experienced testers with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher wages, often working in team environments that utilize testing tools and methodologies.

How to become a program tester?

To become a program tester, you typically need a background in computer science or related fields, along with knowledge of software development and testing tools. Gaining experience through internships, learning testing methodologies, and obtaining certifications like ISTQB can improve job prospects. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Program Tester job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,514 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Automation Tester - Developer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

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Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Title: Automation Tester/Developer
Location; Raleigh, NC
Duration: 12 months
Position type: W2 contract
 
 
***Only qualified Automation Tester/Developer candidates located near the Raleigh NC area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION:
• TOSCA NeoLoad Q-Test and Others
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA (5+ Years)
• Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher (5+ Years)
• Experience testing web GUI client/server and database applications (5+ Years)
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development (5+ Years)
• Experience with automated testing tools writing test plans and reviewing test cases (5+ Years)
• Experience with Agile (Scrum Kanban or SAFe) development (5+ Years)
• Experience with testing Curam products (1+ Years)
• Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developer’s business analysts and others    
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance   
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment    
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills    
• Experience developing and executing Selenium automated test scripts (2+ Years)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
• Experience using NeoLoad and qTest (2+ Years)
• Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines (2+ Years)
• Experience coding using Java/J2EE (1+ Years)
• Experience testing for a health and human services project (1+ Years)
• Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits (1+ Years)
• Experience with executing SQL to validate or test (2+ Years)
• Experience navigating on a UNIX platform (1+ Years)
Client is seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing, manual testing, test script writing, development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, junit and jmockit test script development to support automated developer testing, assist senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The primary responsibilities of this position will be to write manual test scripts for release testing develop automated TOSCA scripts complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability
• Secondary responsibilities of this position may include developing junits and jmockits to aid in developer unit testing assisting senior developers with the maintenance of java applications debug to resolve software defects writing clean efficient testable and well-documented code following industry standards participating in code reviews providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality working with databases (eg Oracle SQL etc) and integrating into applications contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new testing and Java technologies trends and best practices
• The basic skills necessary for this position are proficiency in writing manual test scripts knowledge of manual testing procedures developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts executing TOSCA automated scripts and a working knowledge of ALM Q-Test and NeoLoad
• Additional skills beyond the basics include knowledge of junit and jmockit test case development Java understanding of Agile methodologies knowledge of front-end technologies (ie HTML CSS JavaScript) and exposure to Spring Framework Hibernate or related technologies