Senior Software Tester

Title: Senior Software Tester Duration: 3-4 Months Location: Houston (preferred), Dallas, Austin, or San Antonio Type: Mostly Remote w/in office meetings as needed. ~10% Hourly Range: 40/Hour - 48/Hour No C2C or 3rd Parties at this Time Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Tester to support a high visibility internal application initiative. This role will partner closely with development, product, and business teams to ensure quality across multiple platforms. The position is primarily remote with occasional on site collaboration as needed and is expected to run for approximately 3-4 months. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies across web, backend, and mobile platforms Own testing activities for one or more Scrum teams, working closely with Developers, BAs, Product Owners, and Project Managers Execute and maintain manual test coverage including smoke, regression, integration, end to end, data migration, and data validation testing Analyze project requirements and user stories to define test scenarios and identify quality risks Log defects, track resolution, and validate fixes across multiple environments Provide regular test status updates, defect metrics, and quality insights to stakeholders and leadership Contribute to improving test processes, scalability, and overall quality standards Support and mentor team members by sharing testing best practices and process knowledge Required Qualifications Strong hands on experience in software testing across web based, desktop, and mobile applications Deep understanding of QA processes and software development lifecycle (SDLC) Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across technical teams Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps or similar) Ability to translate business and technical requirements into effective test cases Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues clearly and confidently Preferred Experience Bachelor's degree in a technology related field or equivalent practical experience Background in enterprise or highly regulated environments Experience with both manual testing and test automation concepts/tools Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern development workflows Relevant certifications in testing, Agile, or Scrum are a plus Work Environment Hybrid role: mostly remote with flexibility to attend in office meetings when required Collaboration with cross functional teams in a professional services environment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.