Quality Assurance Manual Tester
Kforce, Milpitas, CA, United States
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Quality Assurance Manual Tester in Milpitas, CA.Key Responsibilities:
Execute manual test cases including functional, system, integration, regression, and exploratory testing
Validate application behavior across web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
Execute automated test suites when required and analyze test failures
Create, maintain, and update test cases, test plans, and test documentation
Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
Collaborate with developers and QA team members to reproduce issues and verify fixes
Analyze business and technical requirements to ensure complete test coverage
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Perform regression testing to ensure stability after changes or fixes
Job Scope:
Perform both black-box testing (user-focused validation) and white-box testing (leveraging system knowledge when applicable)
Ensure applications meet functional requirements, usability standards, and quality benchmarks before release
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and testing strategies
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred but not required)
Proven experience in manual software testing
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail)
Technical Skills:
Experience testing web applications using browsers such as Chrome and Firefox
Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms
Basic understanding of automated testing and ability to execute automated test scripts
Preferred (Nice to Have):
Exposure to automation tools or scripting
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Quality Assurance Manual Tester in Milpitas, CA.Key Responsibilities:
Execute manual test cases including functional, system, integration, regression, and exploratory testing
Validate application behavior across web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
Execute automated test suites when required and analyze test failures
Create, maintain, and update test cases, test plans, and test documentation
Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
Collaborate with developers and QA team members to reproduce issues and verify fixes
Analyze business and technical requirements to ensure complete test coverage
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Perform regression testing to ensure stability after changes or fixes
Job Scope:
Perform both black-box testing (user-focused validation) and white-box testing (leveraging system knowledge when applicable)
Ensure applications meet functional requirements, usability standards, and quality benchmarks before release
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and testing strategies
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred but not required)
Proven experience in manual software testing
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail)
Technical Skills:
Experience testing web applications using browsers such as Chrome and Firefox
Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms
Basic understanding of automated testing and ability to execute automated test scripts
Preferred (Nice to Have):
Exposure to automation tools or scripting
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."