Software QA Test Engineer
We are now accepting applications for a full-time, remote role in our Engineering Department.
This is a remote role; however, candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Utah or Virginia.We are seeking a detail-oriented Software QA Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, accuracy, and performance of our software products, including AI-enabled features and workflows. This role will design and execute manual and automated tests, evaluate AI-generated outputs, identify defects and unexpected behavior, and collaborate with developers and product teams to resolve issues before release. The QA Test Engineer will play a critical role in helping GruntWorx deliver accurate, reliable, and user-friendly tax automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Perform manual and automated testing
- Identify, document, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools
- Work closely with developers and product managers to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Manage the QA process from end to end using project management tool, like Open Project
- AI tools to develop automated tests
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define acceptance criteria and quality standards for AI features.
- Support responsible AI practices by testing for unintended, misleading, or unreliable outputs
- Use AI-assisted testing tools, where appropriate, to improve test creation, defect analysis, and QA efficiency.
- Conduct regression, functional, usability, and performance testing
- Verify bug fixes and ensure issues are resolved before release
- Participate in sprint planning
- Provide feedback on product usability and overall quality
- Maintain detailed testing documentation and reports
Required Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA processes
- Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
- Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
- Experience validating data accuracy, quality, and consistency across software workflows with AI tools
- Basic knowledge of SQL and databases for data validation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
- Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or REST clients
- Experience with tax, accounting, financial, or document-processing software
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Knowledge of project management tools like Open Project
Key Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- AI product testing and validation
- Problem solving
- Communication and collaboration
- Time management
- Documentation skills
- Project management
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
About Us:
Gruntworx is a Drake Enterprises, LTD company based out of Franklin, NC with locations in Virginia Beach, VA and Hampton, NH . We are customer-centric, offering software products and services to professional tax-preparers. We offer unique opportunities throughout our organizations, and our goal is to be the employer of choice and our customers’ first choice.
1-3 years software testing or QA experience; knowledge of testing methodologies; experience with bug tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla); familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr); basic SQL and database knowledge; strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- developing test plans
- executing manual and automated tests
- tracking software defects
Skills & Tools
Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, SQL, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, Open Project
Job Details
- Category: Quality Assurance
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Florida or Kansas or Massachusetts or New Hampshire or North Carolina or Tennessee or Utah or Virginia
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
About GruntWorx
A software company providing tax automation solutions to professional tax preparers. — Industry: Information Technology