QA Tester -Columbus, OH | F2F required | W2 contract

Job Title: QA Tester / Software Test Engineer (4–6 Years Experience)

Location: Columbus, OH(Onsite)

Experience: 4–6 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Tester / Software Test Engineer with 4–6 years of experience in testing IT products and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both manual and automated testing, strong knowledge of modern testing tools, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end testing of IT applications, including both COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and custom-built solutions
• Design, develop, and execute test cases, test scripts, test plans, and test procedures
• Conduct manual and automated testing to ensure product quality and performance
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and validated
• Execute API, performance, and integration testing as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and methodologies
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in software testing / QA engineering
• Strong experience testing both COTS and in-house developed applications
• Proven experience in:
  • Creating and executing test cases, scripts, and test plans
  • Defect logging and tracking with minimal supervision
• Hands-on experience with automation and testing tools:
  • Playwright
  • Gherkin (BDD frameworks)
  • JMeter (performance testing)
  • Postman (API testing)
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
• Working knowledge of test methodologies and QA best practices
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge in C# and scripting languages
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing cloud-based applications hosted on:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS
  • Salesforce
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively