QA Software Development Engineer

Rock Island, IL
Rock Island, IL 61201, USA

Join our growing technology team as a Quality Assurance Software Development Engineer, where you'll help ensure the delivery of high-quality software that supports critical business operations. This role provides the opportunity to develop technical and testing expertise while working alongside cross-functional teams to validate requirements, execute test plans, identify defects, and support automation initiatives. You'll contribute to a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement by partnering with developers, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions and exceptional user experiences.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology and a commitment to learning, we encourage you to apply.

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• Execute manual, regression, API, and data validation tests for assigned work items and maintain accurate, comprehensive test documentation.
• Create and maintain test cases, test data, defect details, and basic supporting test documentation.
• Collaborate in person and virtually with team members to clarify requirements, confirm expected behavior, and communicate quality risks.
• Contribute to basic automation, scripting, SQL validation, and repeatable testing practices as assigned.
• Use approved AI tools responsibly to support test design, documentation, analysis, and summaries while validating outputs.
• Analyze requirements, designs, data, and defects to identify quality risks, gaps, dependencies, and testing priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute SQL queries, API tests, data validation processes, scripts, and automated test solutions, while continuously enhancing testing assets, frameworks, and overall test efficiency.

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Quality, or a related technical field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willing to pursue a foundational software quality certification and working toward LOMA level 1 designation.
• 1+ years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, technical support, business systems, programming, or a related technology field preferred.
• Exposure to software development and testing tools and technologies, including:
  • C#
  • Power Shell
  • Visual Studio
  • SQL
  • Selenium
  • Git
  • Playwright
• Experience supporting the development, testing, implementation, or maintenance of software applications preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document and communicate issues.
• Ability to learn and apply test automation concepts and tools.
• Foundational knowledge of SQL databases, APIs, Agile practices, and test management tools.

• Pay: The annual pay for this position is $57,000 - $91,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week…