Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer I |

Location:

Hybrid, Durham, NC | Contract-to-hire | Hourly Pay Range $45-$50

3 days onsite

We’re seeking a Software Test Engineer to strengthen the quality and release readiness of a healthcare technology product. In this role, you’ll develop and execute comprehensive test plans, build automation, and apply approved AI-enabled tools to improve test design, defect analysis, documentation, and day-to-day testing efficiency across UI and services.

• Plan, develop, and execute automated and manual tests within Agile teams to cover API/SDK/Web Applications and Services, including static reviews, unit, module, performance, load, and integrated systems testing
• Create and execute test cases; log and update defects, project tasks, and reports based on requirements, planning documents, and exploratory testing
• Retest reported issues to confirm defects are resolved and validate fixes meet expected quality standards
• Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver quality software, including building automation tools, frameworks, and reusable AI-supported testing workflows
• Use approved AI tools and assistants to accelerate testing activities (e.g., test case generation, test data ideation, script review, defect summarization, root-cause research, documentation drafting, requirements clarification, and reporting) while validating outputs for accuracy and quality
• Create, configure, and maintain AI agents or workflow automations to support recurring QA activities such as regression preparation, automation maintenance, defect triage, status reporting, and knowledge capture in alignment with security, privacy, and governance expectations
• Continuously learn and apply emerging AI capabilities relevant to software testing, automation, API validation, and productivity improvement
• Provide project/task estimates, status reports, work instructions, training materials, and other deliverables that support testing, automation, and AI-supported QA workflows

• Ability to work onsite three days per week (Hybrid)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of source code and debugging for applications written in .NET, Java, or PHP
• Experience with API/SDK/Web Application and Services testing, including static reviews, unit, module, performance, load, and integrated systems testing
• Experience with automated test tools (e.g., Visual Studio, Selenium, SQL queries, or Eclipse IDE)
• Experience with REST/SOAP testing
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements
• Ability and willingness to learn, evaluate, and responsibly use AI tools to improve testing, automation, analysis, documentation, defect triage, reporting, and productivity
• Ability to create, configure, use, and improve AI agents/workflow assistants for recurring QA activities while validating AI-generated outputs and protecting sensitive data
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Agile testing or development experience
• Exposure to AI-enabled development, testing, coding, or agent tools
• ISTQB CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) or an AI-related certification

Delphi-US is a national IT Services firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. Delphi attracts our nation's best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and positions our nation's finest employers to further their competitive advantages. Delphi's core technical focus includes Data Intelligence Engineering & Analytics, AI/ML Operational Excellence, Dev Ops & Cloud Computing, Health…