Software Tester / QA Engineer

Description

Term: 6-month contract to hire
Location: Parkville, MO or Tulsa, OK
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00; commensurate with experience
Hours: 9:00 – 5:00

About the role

We are seeking an entry–mid level Software Tester with hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing to support software systems used in HVAC products, including systems that manage and monitor 1-stage and 2-stage compressors. This role will focus on ensuring software quality, reliability, and performance across applications that support operational, control, and user-facing HVAC technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated test scripts to simulate real-world user interactions and system behaviors
• Execute automated and manual test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability
• Analyze test results and logs to identify, reproduce, and document software defects
• Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and systems engineers to define testing requirements and acceptance criteria
• Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business, operational, and compliance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and documentation

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Experience executing both manual and automated test cases
• Hands-on experience with at least one test automation tool or framework (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test plans, test cases, and defect lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a technical environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent professional experience considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing systems related to industrial equipment, manufacturing, or HVAC technologies
• Exposure to testing applications that interface with hardware or embedded systems
• Basic understanding of compressors, control systems, or IoT-enabled devices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution
• Familiarity with API testing and basic scripting (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Benefits

Zones Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.