Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Contractor

Rochester, New York

30 Jul 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for a contract job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field to be considered. Will design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test suites always standing for the voice of the customer. Will provide feedback to agile team with a focus on how the requirements impact the entire system and end user.

    Rate Range: $30/hr. to $40/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

    Software Quality Assurance Engineer job responsibilities include:

    • Analyze user stories and software requirements.

    • Design and develop automated test scripts using a proprietary framework.

    • Perform exploratory tests on complex user workflows.

    • Participate in all agile team ceremonies such as daily stand up, planning sessions, and team retrospectives. Ability to speak openly with team members and advocate for resolution of issues found.

    • Provide detailed estimates for all testing tasks related to a user story.

    • Collaborate with project team members to develop effective test strategies and plans that include testing at all levels of the technology stack (Web UI, Mobile UI, API, and database).

    • Develop detailed test cases to verify application functionality for all defined use cases.

    • Execute both manual and automated tests and report results.

    • Report bugs and errors to the project team and convey detailed troubleshooting analysis. Effectively articulate steps to reproduce bugs and the impact they will have to the end user so that decisions can be made regarding bug priority and resolution.

    • Execute all phases of testing (Functional, Integration, Regression, Post-Release)

    • Provide regular updates to agile team on testing progress and risks to the schedule or quality goals.

    • Act as a champion of quality on the agile team

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field is required.

    • Minimum Five years related experience

    • Experience in various testing techniques that include Functional, System, Performance, and Acceptance testing

    • Ability to execute automated test scripts and analyze results.

    • Ability to modify automated test suites using an existing framework.

    • Working knowledge of JSON, XML, and SQL.

    • Experience with web and mobile testing using various devices, browsers, and operating systems.

    • Experience working with Windows operating system.

    • Experience in manual and/or automated testing of APIs using Postman

    • Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Test Manager, or other similar tools

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or gina.manioci@akkodis.com.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    · The California Fair Chance Act

    · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance



    Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance