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QA Test Engineer

Reston, VA ยท On-site

$43 - $58.75/hr

About the Role: We're hiring a QA/Test Engineer to own quality across a diverse product portfolio spanning hosted web services, telecom services, and embedded/IoT devices. You'll set test strategy ...

QA Test Enginner

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$41 - $56/hr

Conduct test case reviews with Software Engineers and Development Managers * Create QA time estimates for project plans * API Testing using POSTMAN or SOAP UI or SWAGGER * Is an active and valuable ...

QA Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site +1

$44.25 - $60.25/hr

Qualifications What We're Looking For Required * 1-3+ years of professional QA, test engineering, or related software experience (internships, bootcamps, or strong personal projects considered)

QA Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD ยท Remote

$44.25 - $60.25/hr

Qualifications What We're Looking For Required * 1-3+ years of professional QA, test engineering, or related software experience (internships, bootcamps, or strong personal projects considered)

QA Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD ยท Remote

$44.25 - $60.25/hr

Qualifications What We're Looking For Required * 1-3+ years of professional QA, test engineering, or related software experience (internships, bootcamps, or strong personal projects considered)

ServiceNow QA Test Engineer

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$38.50 - $52.50/hr

Job Title- ServiceNow QA Test Engineer Location: Columbus OH for Onsite work - Relocation is fine Duration- 6-12 months CTH Notes * Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and ...

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QA Test Engineer

Chesterfield, MO ยท On-site

$40.75 - $55.75/hr

InterSources Inc is a company seeking a QA Test Engineer with strong AI experience. The role involves testing APIs for high performance with a primary focus on automation, requiring strong ...

Software QA Test Engineer

Fort Washington, PA ยท On-site

$39.75 - $54.25/hr

We are looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a semiconductor equipment team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. In this role, you ...

Junior QA Test Engineer

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Junior QA Test Engineer Salary: $45,000-$60,000 Benefits include: Paid vacation, holiday and sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 401(k)/profit sharing We are seeking a meticulous ...

Senior QA Test Engineer

Omaha, NE ยท Hybrid

$85K - $105K/yr

Senior QA Test Engineer | $85,000 - $105,000 per year | Direct Hire | Hybrid What Matters Most: * Competitive Pay: $85,000 - $105,000 per year * Schedule: Full-time, Direct Hire * Remote work ...

QA Test Engineer - KS

Overland Park, KS ยท On-site

$40.75 - $55.50/hr

The QA Test Engineer role supports our Software, Database, and Systems Engineering teams by testing our proprietary Image Generator (pc-Nova) by creating automated tests via scripts as well as ...

QA Test Engineer

Reston, VA

$43 - $58.75/hr

Bachelor's degreeor higherin computer science or a related field * 3+years' experiencein a dedicated QA or Test Engineering rolesupporting release ofproduction webapps. * Hands-on Cypressskills; able ...

QA Test Engineer

Reston, VA ยท On-site

$43 - $58.75/hr

Bachelors degreeor higherin computer science or a related field * 3+years' experiencein a dedicated QA or Test Engineering rolesupporting release ofproduction webapps. * Hands-on Cypressskills; able ...

QA Test Engineer - KS

Overland Park, KS ยท On-site

$40.75 - $55.50/hr

They are seeking a QA Test Engineer to support their Software, Database, and Systems Engineering teams by testing their proprietary Image Generator through automated tests and maintaining their test ...

QA/Test Engineer (Survivor Portal)

$42.25 - $57.50/hr

The QA/Test Engineer will validate system functionality, ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity and accessibility standards, and maintain test traceability through all ...

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How much do quality assurance test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assurance test engineer in the United States is $46.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $54.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Assurance Test Engineer vs QA Analyst?

AspectQuality Assurance Test EngineerQA Analyst
CertificationsISTQB, CSTEISTQB, CSTE
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, testing labsSoftware development teams, testing labs
Primary FocusDesigning, executing tests, automationTest planning, defect tracking, analysis
Common UsageUsed across tech companies for testing rolesUsed interchangeably with QA roles in many organizations

While both roles focus on ensuring software quality, the Quality Assurance Test Engineer typically emphasizes test automation and execution, whereas the QA Analyst often concentrates on test planning and defect analysis. Both roles are essential in the software development lifecycle and often collaborate closely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Assurance Test Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Assurance Test Engineer, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of software development and testing methodologies, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like ISTQB. Proficiency with tools such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, and scripting languages is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you report issues clearly and collaborate effectively with developers. These competencies are crucial to ensure software reliability, user satisfaction, and smooth product releases.

What are Quality Assurance Test Engineers?

Quality Assurance (QA) Test Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that software products meet required standards of quality before they are released to customers. They design and execute test plans, identify bugs, and work with developers to resolve issues. QA Test Engineers play a critical role in the software development life cycle by verifying functionality, usability, and performance to help deliver reliable and user-friendly products.

What are some common challenges Quality Assurance Test Engineers face when working with cross-functional development teams?

Quality Assurance Test Engineers often encounter challenges such as aligning testing priorities with fast-paced development cycles and ensuring effective communication across teams. Balancing thorough test coverage with tight release deadlines can be demanding, especially when requirements change frequently. Building strong relationships with developers, product managers, and designers is crucial to quickly resolve issues and advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Proactive collaboration and clear documentation help QA Engineers navigate these challenges and contribute to successful product releases.
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Infographic showing various Quality Assurance Test Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,602 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Sr. QA Test Engineer

Sr. QA Test Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Alpharetta, GA โ€ข On-site

$40.25 - $55/hr

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Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Title: QA Test Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Duration: 7 months
Position type: W2 contract.

Face to Face interview is needed for this position.
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-โ€‚3+โ€‚yearsโ€‚inโ€‚QAโ€‚automationโ€‚orโ€‚SDET-typeโ€‚workโ€‚(adjustโ€‚byโ€‚level);โ€‚1+โ€‚yearโ€‚exposureโ€‚toโ€‚AI/LLMโ€‚orโ€‚ML-drivenโ€‚featuresโ€‚isโ€‚aโ€‚plus.โ€‚
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-โ€‚Strongโ€‚communicationโ€‚andโ€‚analyticalโ€‚skills.โ€‚
Additional skills required:โ€‚
-โ€‚Hands-onโ€‚withโ€‚frameworks/toolsโ€‚suchโ€‚as:โ€‚UI:โ€‚Playwrightโ€‚/โ€‚Cypressโ€‚/โ€‚Seleniumโ€‚andโ€‚API:โ€‚pytestโ€‚+โ€‚requests,โ€‚Postman/Newman,โ€‚RESTโ€‚Assuredโ€‚
-โ€‚CI/CDโ€‚integration:โ€‚Git,โ€‚GitHubโ€‚Actions/Jenkins/GitLabโ€‚CI,โ€‚testโ€‚reporting,โ€‚gating.โ€‚
-โ€‚Testโ€‚design:โ€‚equivalenceโ€‚partitioning,โ€‚boundaryโ€‚testing,โ€‚risk-basedโ€‚testing,โ€‚defectโ€‚triage.โ€‚AI-Specificโ€‚Testingโ€‚Competenciesโ€‚(Key)โ€‚
-โ€‚LLM/applicationโ€‚behaviorโ€‚testing:โ€‚validatingโ€‚correctnessโ€‚whenโ€‚outputsโ€‚areโ€‚probabilistic.โ€‚
-โ€‚Evaluationโ€‚strategies:โ€‚goldenโ€‚datasets,โ€‚scoringโ€‚rubrics,โ€‚human-in-the-loopโ€‚reviews.โ€‚
-โ€‚Non-determinismโ€‚handling:โ€‚statisticalโ€‚assertions,โ€‚repeatedโ€‚runs,โ€‚varianceโ€‚thresholds.โ€‚
-โ€‚Promptโ€‚andโ€‚regressionโ€‚management:โ€‚versioningโ€‚prompts,โ€‚detectingโ€‚promptโ€‚drift,โ€‚replayโ€‚tests.โ€‚
-โ€‚RAGโ€‚testingโ€‚(ifโ€‚applicable):โ€‚retrievalโ€‚qualityโ€‚(recall/precision),โ€‚groundingโ€‚checks,โ€‚citationโ€‚validation,โ€‚docโ€‚freshness.โ€‚
-โ€‚Safetyโ€‚&โ€‚qualityโ€‚checks:โ€‚hallucinationโ€‚detection,โ€‚toxicity/PIIโ€‚leakageโ€‚checks,โ€‚policyโ€‚complianceโ€‚tests.โ€‚
Dataโ€‚&โ€‚Observability:
-โ€‚Abilityโ€‚toโ€‚createโ€‚andโ€‚maintainโ€‚testโ€‚datasetsโ€‚(structuredโ€‚+โ€‚unstructured),โ€‚includingโ€‚edgeโ€‚cases.โ€‚
-โ€‚Familiarityโ€‚withโ€‚telemetryโ€‚forโ€‚AIโ€‚systems:โ€‚-โ€‚loggingโ€‚prompts/outputsโ€‚safely,โ€‚traceability,โ€‚correlationโ€‚IDsโ€‚-โ€‚toolsโ€‚likeโ€‚OpenTelemetry,โ€‚ELK/Splunk,โ€‚Datadog/Grafanaโ€‚(anyโ€‚equivalent)โ€‚
-โ€‚Understandingโ€‚ofโ€‚dataโ€‚privacyโ€‚constraintsโ€‚(masking/redaction)โ€‚andโ€‚secureโ€‚testโ€‚dataโ€‚practices.โ€‚
-โ€‚APIโ€‚/โ€‚Microservicesโ€‚/โ€‚Cloudโ€‚
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-โ€‚Basicโ€‚cloudโ€‚proficiencyโ€‚(AWS/Azure/GCP)โ€‚andโ€‚containerizationโ€‚(Docker,โ€‚optionalโ€‚Kubernetes).โ€‚Performanceโ€‚&โ€‚Reliabilityโ€‚Testingโ€‚(AI-Aware)โ€‚
-โ€‚Load/performanceโ€‚testingโ€‚forโ€‚inferenceโ€‚endpointsโ€‚(latency,โ€‚throughput,โ€‚concurrency).โ€‚
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-โ€‚Resilienceโ€‚tests:โ€‚retries,โ€‚circuitโ€‚breakers,โ€‚modelโ€‚timeouts,โ€‚degraded-modeโ€‚behavior.โ€‚
Nice-to-Have:
Domainโ€‚Knowledge:
-โ€‚Familiarityโ€‚withโ€‚NLPโ€‚conceptsโ€‚(embeddings,โ€‚contextโ€‚windows,โ€‚temperature/top-p).โ€‚
-โ€‚Experienceโ€‚withโ€‚AIโ€‚tooling:โ€‚LangChain/LlamaIndex,โ€‚evaluationโ€‚tools,โ€‚modelโ€‚gateways.โ€‚
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Softโ€‚Skillsโ€‚/โ€‚Waysโ€‚ofโ€‚Working:
-โ€‚Strongโ€‚communication
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-โ€‚Ownershipโ€‚mindset:โ€‚buildingโ€‚reusableโ€‚testโ€‚harnesses,โ€‚improvingโ€‚qualityโ€‚metrics,โ€‚preventingโ€‚regressions.

Education:โ€‚
-โ€‚Bachelorโ€™sโ€‚inโ€‚Computerโ€‚Science,โ€‚Engineering,โ€‚Data/Informationโ€‚Systems,โ€‚orโ€‚equivalentโ€‚practicalโ€‚experience.โ€‚

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