QA Engineer Jobs in Maryland
QA Engineer jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis corridor, where federal contractors, cybersecurity firms, and healthcare technology companies drive consistent demand. Employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Health System have deep roots in the state and regularly hire qa engineers across automation testing, software quality assurance, and systems verification. Openings exist at every level, from junior test analysts to senior QA leads overseeing complex regulated environments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Requisition: 562146
Address: USA-MD-Frederick-6920 Crestwood Blvd
Store Code: Store 01442 GROCERY (7223959)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide our customers with a clean, safe, inviting place to shop by maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual. Minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Courteous and helpful to other associates
- Sweep and clean floors on nights with no scheduled vendor services
- Weekly cleaning of Produce, Market and Deli Departments
- Clean and organize the store mop room
- Find more efficient ways to do the job and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity
- Follow QA daily check list and sanitation standards set by Food Lion
- Follow current Standard Practices regarding cleanup of Hazardous Waste product
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations"
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
- Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion"
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
- Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents"
Salary range is between $15.00 - $22.50 Hrly
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Aerospace & Defense
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, commonly Python or Java
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and defect tracking tools like Jira
- Experience testing software in regulated industries such as healthcare, defense, or government contracting
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent quality assurance credential preferred
QA Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa engineer in Maryland?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a qa engineer in Maryland, so the path runs through education and recognized credentials. Most Maryland employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though strong candidates with associate degrees and demonstrated testing skills do get hired. Earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification is the most widely recognized credential in the state and strengthens applications at defense contractors and healthcare technology firms alike.
How much do QA engineers make in Maryland?
QA engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $111,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,270 for the lowest 10% to over $171,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire qa engineers in Maryland?
Employers hiring qa engineers in Maryland right now include Food Lion, Leidos, and Arcetyp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal defense contractors and healthcare systems means qa engineers here frequently work on regulated, high-stakes software that demands rigorous testing standards.
Which Maryland cities have the most qa engineer jobs?
Bethesda, Frederick, and Rockville account for the largest share of qa engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its dense healthcare and biotech employer base, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs draw heavily from the federal contracting ecosystem anchored in the D.C. corridor, and smaller suburban hubs like Columbia and Rockville add openings through their technology and life sciences campuses.
Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 47% of qa engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves code review, test script execution, and defect tracking that can be done from anywhere. Fully remote roles are most common in software and SaaS testing, while positions involving physical hardware, lab environments, or classified federal systems typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or junior QA analyst role, which Maryland employers in healthcare IT and federal contracting hire for regularly. Large Maryland institutions like CareFirst, SAIC, and University of Maryland Medical System bring on candidates through internship pipelines and new-grad programs that emphasize training over prior experience. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts on public repositories and earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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