Highlights
The ideal candidate has experience testing software associated with hardware devices, along with proficiency in JIRA and software testing methodologies. This role will be responsible for developing, documenting, and executing software verification tests to ensure product quality and compliance with established requirements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lowell, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $50–$65 Per Hour |
Description
Location: Lowell, MA
Job Type: Contract, 6+ months
Pay Rate: $50–$65/hour (W-2)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Manual Software Test Engineer to support software verification and product development efforts in Lowell, MA. The ideal candidate has experience testing software associated with hardware devices, along with proficiency in JIRA and software testing methodologies. This role will be responsible for developing, documenting, and executing software verification tests to ensure product quality and compliance with established requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze software requirements and develop appropriate verification test cases and procedures.
- Develop, document, review, and maintain high-quality software verification procedures.
Execute manual software verification tests and document results. - Track, report, and communicate progress against project schedules and performance objectives.
- Participate throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), including maintaining test protocols and requirements traceability.
- Identify, document, track, and communicate software defects and testing issues.
- Follow established standard operating procedures and software test engineering best practices.
- Stay current with software testing methodologies, tools, and industry trends through ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality solutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific or mathematical discipline.
- At least 4 years of software testing experience on a product development team.
- Experience with manual software testing and software verification methodologies.
- Knowledge of an advanced programming language, such as C++, C, Java, or Python.
- Familiarity with SDLC tools, including defect tracking, code repositories, and requirements traceability.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using JIRA for defect tracking, test management, or project tracking.
- Experience testing software integrated with or designed to operate on hardware devices.
- Experience working in a product development or engineering environment.
IdealCandidate
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, logical, and proactive, with a strong commitment to software quality. They can independently execute manual tests, clearly document findings, troubleshoot issues, and work collaboratively with engineering and development teams to support successful product releases.