Software Tester / QA: I

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA specialist to support end-to-end validation of smart retail cart technology in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of software and physical devices, ensuring reliable performance across mobile applications, connected hardware, and in-store integrations. The role will partner closely with engineering, product, and deployment teams to help deliver high-quality releases for retail environments.Responsibilities:• Lead comprehensive validation efforts for new features and recurring release cycles across smart cart deployments used by multiple retail partners.• Perform integrated testing across Android applications and connected components such as payment devices, cameras, scales, and other peripheral hardware.• Create, organize, and update detailed test scenarios and execution plans to support product launches, enhancements, and site-specific implementations.• Record defects in issue-tracking systems, assess severity, and work with engineering teams to investigate root causes and confirm fixes.• Coordinate with product, deployment, and external retail stakeholders to support pilots, feature introductions, and operational readiness.• Execute hands-on testing with physical equipment to confirm dependable interaction between software workflows and hardware behavior.• Contribute to release quality by verifying system performance through both targeted functional testing and broader regression coverage.