Quality Assurance Tester

About the Role

Robert Half is seeking a Software Test Engineer (QA) to support the delivery of enterprise applications with a strong emphasis on functional testing and API validation. This is a hands-on QA role focused on manual testing, not a dedicated automation/SDET position. The ideal candidate will have deep experience validating complex systems, including end-to-end workflows and system integrations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of enterprise applications by designing and executing comprehensive manual test cases, validating APIs, and supporting integrated system testing. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered with high quality.

Duration: 6 months with possible extension or conversion
Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible hours, must be available 7–4 PM PST
Location: 100% Remote

Responsibilities

• Own QA activities for assigned projects and application enhancements
• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases (functional, integration, regression)
• Validate end-to-end business workflows across multiple systems and services
• Perform API testing using tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI and Postman
• Create and maintain test data and support test environment readiness
• Log, track, and verify defects through resolution
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and test planning sessions
• Develop test plans, test scenarios, and traceability matrices aligned to business and technical requirements
• Partner with engineering teams to improve test coverage and system testability
• Identify QA process improvements and promote best practices across teams

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in QA / Software Testing roles
• Strong hands-on experience in manual functional testing of complex applications
• Background in banking, financial services, and/or insurance (BFSI) environments
• Proven experience with API testing and validation (Swagger, Postman, or similar tools)
• Experience testing integrated systems and end-to-end workflows
• Ability to create and execute detailed test plans and test cases
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Understanding of system architecture, data flows, and application integrations
• Experience with backend/data validation using SQL
• Exposure to light automation, scripting, or test frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Background in fintech or SaaS product testing