Software Quality Assurance Engineer

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Insight Global Our client is seeking Software QA Engineer (Contract) to support our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives at the Apex, NC site. This role is ideal for a hands‑on tester who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality smart products. You’ll contribute to firmware, software, and mobile app testing across the full product lifecycle from concept to post‑release.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and execute test plans for technically advanced IoT products. Develop test cases based on functional requirements, user scenarios, and customer needs. Own and maintain software test documentation throughout the development lifecycle. Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams. Support manual testing efforts including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing. Contribute to the development of custom automated test applications and test harnesses. Apply best engineering practices within a stage‑gate product development framework. Demonstrate urgency, creativity, and commitment to software quality and reliability. Perform functional and regression testing on embedded firmware and edge devices. Conduct IoT device validation including connectivity, sensor feedback, and control logic. Execute mobile app testing across iOS and Android platforms, validating cloud‑device interactions. Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Katalon, Appium, or TestProject. Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools (Jira, Zephyr, Jenkins).

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in software, firmware, or mobile app testing in a product development environment. Hands‑on experience with C/C++, C#, and QT. Familiarity with manual testing methods: unit, integration, and UAT. Exposure to IoT device testing and automation scripting for firmware/software/mobile platforms. Understanding of the software development lifecycle including specification, debugging, and deployment. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Introductory experience with automation tools/frameworks: TestProject, Ranorex, QTP, UFT, Selenium, Katalon, Appium (iOS/Android).

BONUS EXPERIENCE

Experience with scripting languages such as Java or Python. Experience with static analyzing tools. Exposure to Linux and embedded Linux. Experience with Git and GitLab, AWS integration. Experience with Agile or equivalent software development processes. Experience with Continuous Integration. Experience in test management and automation tools Zephyr, QC ALM. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Insight Global by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Software Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Apex, NC . #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global (United States)