Software Quality Engineer

Vizient, Inc

. Analyze user stories, requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical designs to identify testing needs, risks, and dependencies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,400 - $135,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing using Playwright, Selenium, and Python, with a strong understanding of software testing principles and CI/CD integration. Proficient in SQL for database analysis and experienced in collaborating with Agile teams to enhance software quality.

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Automated Testing Using PlaywrightSelenium Test DevelopmentPython ProgrammingSQL Database AnalysisCI/CD Pipeline Integration

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Plan DevelopmentTest Case DesignTest Script ExecutionRegression TestingIntegration TestingExploratory TestingTest Coverage AnalysisDefect TrackingTest Data Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingIndependent WorkCommunicationAgile Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightSeleniumPythonGitJiraAzure DevOpsCI/CD ToolsPytestAPIsBrowser Developer Tools

Industry Keywords

Software Testing PrinciplesTest Design MethodologiesSoftware Development LifecycleWeb-Based ApplicationsUser-Facing Software SolutionsAccessibility TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingCross-Browser Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePythonSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze user stories, requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical designs to identify testing needs, risks, and dependencies
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, and supporting documentation
Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests using Playwright, Selenium, Python, or similar technologies
Build reusable automation components and improve test automation frameworks
Execute manual and automated functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing
Validate application functionality and data through SQL queries and database analysis
Investigate test failures and determine root causes
Document, prioritize, track, and verify software defects through resolution
Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and improve solution quality
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability, automation design, and software quality
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor execution results
Improve automation reliability by addressing unstable, inefficient, or flaky tests
Contribute to test coverage analysis, quality metrics, release readiness assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support test environment configuration, test data preparation, release validation, and Agile planning activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
2 or more years of relevant experience required
Experience developing and maintaining automated tests using Playwright, Selenium, Python, or comparable technologies required
Working knowledge of software testing principles, test design methodologies, and software development lifecycle practices required
Experience testing web-based applications and user-facing software solutions required
Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts required
Experience troubleshooting software defects, analyzing test failures, and validating corrective actions required
Familiarity with Git or similar source-control systems required
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution processes required
Experience with Python testing frameworks such as pytest preferred
Familiarity with APIs, REST services, HTTP concepts, browser developer tools, and web application architecture preferred
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar work management and defect tracking platforms preferred
Familiarity with accessibility, performance, security, or cross-browser testing practices preferred
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional Agile teams
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Comprehensive benefits plan
Incentive eligible