Software QA Engineer Jobs in Texas
Software QA Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and financial technology, covering experience levels from junior testers through senior SDET and QA architects. The largest hiring metros are Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston, where companies like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and JPMorgan Chase maintain engineering centers that consistently recruit quality engineers. Automation testing, performance engineering, and API validation are the most in-demand specialties across Texas postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer II to join our Software QA team in Round Rock, Texas.
SUMMARY
The QA Automation Engineer II will play a key role in driving quality across the software development lifecycle by designing and implementing scalable automation test suites using Playwright and C#. As part of a collaborative and fast-paced Agile team, this role focuses on UI, API, and data validation testing while supporting continuous integration and delivery through Azure DevOps pipelines. This is an opportunity to contribute across multiple testing areas, work closely with cross-functional teams, and help build reliable, high-quality solutions within a modern engineering environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation suites using Playwright with C# following best practices.
- Build and execute UI automation tests for Angular web applications, validating components, workflows, and user interactions.
- Implement Page Object Model (POM) design patterns for scalable and maintainable test automation.
- Develop BDD-based automation tests using tools like SpecFlow, ReqnRoll, Cucumber for better collaboration and readability.
- Automate API testing, including request validation, response verification, and contract testing.
- Perform backend data validation using SQL Server, ensuring data integrity across systems.
- Execute regression, sanity, and end-to-end automation suits across environments.
- Debug test failures, perform root cause analysis, and improve automation stability.
- Contribute to test strategy, coverage analysis, and quality metrics reporting.
- Integrate automation suites with Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution and reporting.
- Maintain automation code in Git repositories and participate in code reviews.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios.
- Work effectively within the Agile/Scrum teams.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related Engineering field required.
- 6 or more years of experience in .Net or Java application development with expertise in functional and automation testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (C# preferred) for UI automation for Angular applications.
- Experience implementing BDD frameworks (SpecFlow / Reqnroll / Cucumber) & Page Object Model design patterns (POM).
- Solid experience in API automation testing and SQL Server for data validation.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Experience of non-functional testing such as performance, load, stress, security, accessibility and usability testing.
- Experience working in distributed agile teams using agile frameworks such as SCRUM, SAFe, XP etc.
- Knowledge of continuous integration tools such Azure DevOps.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience with advanced test reporting and dashboards.
- Experience with containerized test environments (Docker).
- Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Ability to analyze test data, generate insights.
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and KPIs in QA.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and moving traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer II to join our Software QA team in Round Rock, Texas.
SUMMARY
The QA Automation Engineer II will play a key role in driving quality across the software development lifecycle by designing and implementing scalable automation test suites using Playwright and C#. As part of a collaborative and fast-paced Agile team, this role focuses on UI, API, and data validation testing while supporting continuous integration and delivery through Azure DevOps pipelines. This is an opportunity to contribute across multiple testing areas, work closely with cross-functional teams, and help build reliable, high-quality solutions within a modern engineering environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation suites using Playwright with C# following best practices.
- Build and execute UI automation tests for Angular web applications, validating components, workflows, and user interactions.
- Implement Page Object Model (POM) design patterns for scalable and maintainable test automation.
- Develop BDD-based automation tests using tools like SpecFlow, ReqnRoll, Cucumber for better collaboration and readability.
- Automate API testing, including request validation, response verification, and contract testing.
- Perform backend data validation using SQL Server, ensuring data integrity across systems.
- Execute regression, sanity, and end-to-end automation suits across environments.
- Debug test failures, perform root cause analysis, and improve automation stability.
- Contribute to test strategy, coverage analysis, and quality metrics reporting.
- Integrate automation suites with Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution and reporting.
- Maintain automation code in Git repositories and participate in code reviews.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios.
- Work effectively within the Agile/Scrum teams.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related Engineering field required.
- 6 or more years of experience in .Net or Java application development with expertise in functional and automation testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (C# preferred) for UI automation for Angular applications.
- Experience implementing BDD frameworks (SpecFlow / Reqnroll / Cucumber) & Page Object Model design patterns (POM).
- Solid experience in API automation testing and SQL Server for data validation.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Experience of non-functional testing such as performance, load, stress, security, accessibility and usability testing.
- Experience working in distributed agile teams using agile frameworks such as SCRUM, SAFe, XP etc.
- Knowledge of continuous integration tools such Azure DevOps.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience with advanced test reporting and dashboards.
- Experience with containerized test environments (Docker).
- Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Ability to analyze test data, generate insights.
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and KPIs in QA.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and moving traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.
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Software QA Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Apple130
- Amazon16
- NVIDIA14
- Photon11
- GlobalFoundries10
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware197
- Technology & Software113
- Consulting & Professional Services45
- Banking & Financial Services20
- Investment & Asset Management19
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software QA engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Experience with Agile or Scrum development workflows and defect tracking tools like Jira
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
- Strong written communication skills for authoring test plans, test cases, and defect reports
Software QA Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software qa engineer in Texas?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a software qa engineer in Texas. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, though strong candidates with an associate degree and demonstrated testing skills are competitive for junior roles. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts, earning a vendor-neutral certification such as ISTQB Foundation, and completing projects that show experience with Texas-heavy tech stacks like cloud and CI/CD pipelines strengthens any application.
How much do software QA engineers make in Texas?
Software QA engineers in Texas earn a median of about $101,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,010 for the lowest 10% to over $153,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software qa engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring software qa engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Amazon, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and fintech companies means QA openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond pure software product companies.
Which Texas cities have the most software qa engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Plano have the most software qa engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology startup and enterprise software ecosystem drives the highest volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's mix of financial services headquarters and corporate tech campuses sustains strong demand, and Houston's energy-sector digital transformation and aerospace industry anchor openings in that metro.
Are there remote software qa engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 13% of software qa engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of the work, writing and running automated test suites, reviewing logs, and filing defect reports, requires only a laptop and access to staging environments. Roles involving hands-on hardware validation or classified defense systems are the most likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software qa engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or test engineer role, which large Texas employers like Dell, Oracle, and AT&T typically staff through new-graduate hiring cycles tied to spring and fall university recruiting at schools such as UT Austin and Texas A&M. Building a GitHub portfolio with automated test scripts and contributing to open-source projects compensates for a thin resume. Adjacent roles such as technical support analyst or business systems analyst at Texas-based companies frequently serve as a stepping stone, and earning the ISTQB Foundation certification signals seriousness to hiring managers screening entry-level applications.
Where can I find and apply to software qa engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to software qa engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find a role that fits your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employer from the listing.
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