Software Tester / QA Engineer

Summary

Zones, LLC is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions specializing in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. They are seeking an entry-mid level Software Tester with hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing to ensure software quality and reliability across HVAC product applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated test scripts to simulate real-world user interactions and system behaviors
• Execute automated and manual test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability
• Analyze test results and logs to identify, reproduce, and document software defects
• Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and systems engineers to define testing requirements and acceptance criteria
• Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• Participate in regression testing cycles for software releases related to HVAC control systems and compressor functionality
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business, operational, and compliance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and documentation

Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Experience executing both manual and automated test cases
• Hands-on experience with at least one test automation tool or framework (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test plans, test cases, and defect lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments
• Ability to analyze technical issues and clearly document findings
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a technical environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent professional experience considered
• Experience testing systems related to industrial equipment, manufacturing, or HVAC technologies
• Exposure to testing applications that interface with hardware or embedded systems
• Basic understanding of compressors, control systems, or IoT-enabled devices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution
• Familiarity with API testing and basic scripting (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Experience executing both manual and automated test cases
• Hands-on experience with at least one test automation tool or framework (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test plans, test cases, and defect lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments
• Ability to analyze technical issues and clearly document findings
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a technical environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent professional experience considered

Nice to Haves

• Experience testing systems related to industrial equipment, manufacturing, or HVAC technologies
• Exposure to testing applications that interface with hardware or embedded systems
• Basic understanding of compressors, control systems, or IoT-enabled devices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution
• Familiarity with API testing and basic scripting (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• State-mandated sick leave