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E*Pro, Inc.

QA Tester with Salesforce

San Antonio, TX

... testing #Managing multiple applications and coordinate with offshore testing team. #Perform Regression testing # Maintaining Test case document and defect tracking #Testing in UAT, ST, Pre-Production ...

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How much do testing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for testing manager in Texas is $101,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,600.00 and $121,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a testing manager?

Testing Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the software testing process within an organization. They coordinate test teams, develop testing strategies, and ensure that products meet quality standards before release. Their duties include planning and managing test activities, allocating resources, tracking defects, and communicating progress to stakeholders. Testing Managers play a critical role in ensuring that software products are reliable, functional, and delivered on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a testing manager?

To thrive as a Testing Manager, you need expertise in software testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and a background in computer science or a related field, often supported by certifications like ISTQB. Familiarity with test management tools (such as JIRA, TestRail), automation frameworks, and CI/CD systems is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help effectively manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality software products and efficient testing processes in complex development environments.

What are some common challenges a testing manager may face when coordinating testing activities across multiple teams?

A Testing Manager often encounters challenges such as aligning testing schedules with development timelines, ensuring consistent testing standards across distributed teams, and managing communication between stakeholders. Balancing resource allocation and adapting to shifting project priorities can also present difficulties. Building strong relationships with development, QA, and product teams is crucial for effective collaboration and maintaining high-quality deliverables.

What is the difference between Testing Manager vs QA Lead?

AspectTesting Manager

Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; certifications like ISTQB or CSTE are common.

Work EnvironmentManages testing teams across various projects, often in software development companies or IT departments.

Testing Managers and QA Leads both focus on quality assurance, but Testing Managers oversee testing strategies and teams at a higher level, while QA Leads handle day-to-day testing activities. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral in software development environments.

How much do testing managers make in the US?

Testing managers in the US typically earn a median annual salary of around $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Senior testing managers or those with specialized skills and certifications can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000 annually.

Is software testing still in demand?

Software testing remains a vital part of the software development process, with demand driven by the increasing complexity of applications and the need for quality assurance. Testing managers and QA professionals with skills in automation tools and testing frameworks are especially sought after across various industries.

What are the most commonly searched types of Testing jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Testing jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Testing Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Testing Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,652 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Testing Coordinator - IDEA Pharr College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools

Pharr, TX • On-site

$19.19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 5 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

IDEA Public Schools rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 635 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Description
Role Mission: Through the work of the Testing Coordinator, teachers and leaders can feel confident in the data-driven decisions they are making. These decisions help IDEA Public Schools achieve the goal of our mission of supporting 100% of scholars as they proceed to and through college. Testing Coordinators support this work by ensuring that 100% of students take all appropriate tests in an environment conducive to standardized testing. TCs also work with campus partners to ensure that students take all eligible tests with approved accommodations. When this work is executed successfully, the leadership team can focus on both the social-emotional support of students as well as family engagement.
What We Offer
Compensation:
  • Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.19 for 0 years of experience and $23.98.

Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
  • Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
Qualifications:
  • Education: High School Diploma; 48+ College Credit hours preferred
  • Experience: Educational experience preferred, but testing experience valued; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.) preferred

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Superior organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • Ability to solve problems in the moment
  • Ability to lead others through influence to meet timelines and achieve goals
  • Open to feedback to improve work

What You'll Do -- Accountabilities
Campus earns an A rating by the Texas Education Agency
  • 100% of students at the school/campus have high quality testing environments for district, state, and national tests, allowing them to perform to their best ability.
  • TC will attend 100% of scheduled trainings with the national Assessment Team
  • TC is responsible for owning their learning by actively participating in the TC TEAMS group and scheduled trainings, reviewing training materials after the training (especially if they missed the training), reading the weekly Testing Coordinator Newsletter, and all other assigned required testing manuals and/or documents.
  • TC will create and communicate the campus testing plan for every district, state and/or national assessment administration to their manager, lead team, teachers, and staff, in accordance to the timelines presented by the National Assessment Team
  • TC is responsible for communicating the testing schedules and any other applicable updates to students' parents/families
  • TC is responsible to coordinate with campus IT technician to ensure all computers used for online testing are updated and ready prior to test day.
  • TC ensures all applicable campus staff and students have access to the appropriate online testing system
  • TC prepares 100% of testing bins 72 hours in advance of the district, state and/or national testing date. This includes small group testing and obtaining supplemental materials from the appropriate special programs point person at the school ahead of time.
  • TC reviews all testing bin contents with test administrator 2 days prior to the testing date and ensures the administrator understands how they will be implemented.
  • TC and the applicable school special population point person (SPED, ELL, 504, RTI) audit all accommodation and supplemental materials prior to the testing date
  • TC processes and manages the state assessment materials following district guidelines and is responsible for checking state assessment materials in and out from the National Assessment Team
  • TC audits 100% of paper state test booklets and paper answer documents with 1 test-security trained lead team member to ensure all student information, including demographics, is correct before returning to the National Assessment Team
  • TC is responsible for on-time execution of 100% of all deliverables requested by the National Assessment Team, which include, but are not limited to: data reporting, student counts by test/grade level/subject, computer needs for online testing, and any other requested information for students participating in district, state and/or national tests at their school/campus.
  • TC may also be appointed by the principal as the school's designated ACT Test Coordinator, preACT Test Coordinator and/or AP Coordinator.

Less than 0.2% irregularities on state and national assessments at each assigned school (Academy and College Preparatory separately)
  • TC will lead all campus testing training to teach staff the district, state, and/or national assessment policies and procedures for execution of testing
  • TC will schedule biweekly meetings with each school special point person to ensure all approved accommodations have been entered/updated in the applicable system by the district-designated deadlines.
  • TC will schedule meetings with each test proctor at least 2 days ahead of the test to ensure the proctor properly implements approved accommodations to the correct students, to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for special populations
  • TC will oversee all testing sessions to ensure test proctors, test support staff and other staff maintain compliance to the policies and procedures of testing
  • TC will ask for and provide feedback to test support staff, proctors and leaders after each testing session to capture the feedback and act on improvement suggestions for the next testing session to improve the experience of students during testing
  • TC will set up and monitor all online testing systems and testing implementation for the school/campus to ensure 100% of students are tested in the appropriate format and with the approved accommodations, if applicable
  • TC will partner with the campus IT tech to ensure 100% of equipment is prepared for online assessments 48 hours in advance of the test
  • TC will lead the investigation of irregularities at the campus level and will report all incidents to the National Assessment Team by close of business on the day the incident occurred, following the district-designated guidelines

98% completion rates of all assessments by deadlines stated on the assessment calendar
  • TC ensures 100% of teachers and leaders have access to all assessment systems required to access and administer tests, and analyze student data
  • TC will update all Edcite Distribution Groups for the classes at their school/campus to ensure the teacher of record has access to district exams
  • TC will serve as the primary point person at the campus for all testing systems, and will train and support the use of those systems at the campus level
  • TC will monitor the scanning of assessments to ensure the campus meets the 95% multiple choice components scanned within 24 hours of testing
  • TC will track and monitor testing to ensure 100% of eligible students complete all applicable assessments

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
  • Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
  • Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
  • Works across silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  • We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Experience
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

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At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Industry

Education

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Weslaco, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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