Software Quality Assurance Jobs in Kentucky

Software Quality Assurance jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky corridor near Cincinnati, where established employers like Humana, Tempur Sealy, and Lexmark have built lasting software and technology operations. Demand is strongest for QA engineers with experience in automated testing frameworks, healthcare software compliance, and agile development pipelines, with openings for both early-career testers and senior QA leads. Kentucky's growing tech footprint and the presence of major logistics and healthcare headquarters keep this market active year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerProgress Rail
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring11
Work type75% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Arvato
Quality Assurance Inspector - 2nd Shift
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Arvato
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Quality Assurance Inspector - 2nd Shift
Arvato
Louisville, Kentucky
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Progress Rail
Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY
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Progress Rail
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Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY
Progress Rail
Taylor Mill, Kentucky
Engineering (Non-Software)
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Legal Training & Quality Assurance Manager
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Legal Training & Quality Assurance Manager
Hargrove Firm
Louisville, Kentucky
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Remote (US)
Paralegal Certificate

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Maverick Tech
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Maverick Tech
New 1m ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
Maverick Tech
Florence, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$19 - $24/hr

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Quality Assurance RN
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Quality Assurance RN
Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Software Quality Assurance Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
6 jobs
Lexington
3 jobs
Taylor Mill
2 jobs
Bowling Green
2 jobs
Walton
1 job
Paducah
1 job
Erlanger
1 job
Florence
1 job
Frankfort
1 job

Software Quality Assurance Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Progress Rail
    Progress Rail2
  • DSV
    DSV1
  • Marsh
    Marsh1
  • Arvato
    Arvato1
  • Safran
    Safran1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance2
  • Manufacturing1
  • Science & Research1
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Construction & Real Estate1

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software quality assurance jobs across Kentucky.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
  • Proficiency with testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail
  • Familiarity with agile or scrum development methodologies and sprint cycles
  • Strong analytical skills to identify, document, and track software defects clearly
  • Experience collaborating with developers and product teams throughout the QA lifecycle

Software Quality Assurance Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software quality assurance in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require a state-issued license to work as a software quality assurance professional. Most Kentucky employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, though some accept an associate degree combined with relevant project experience. Industry certifications such as the ISTQB Foundation Level certification are widely recognized in Kentucky hiring and can strengthen a candidate's application, particularly in healthcare IT and logistics technology sectors common in the state.

How much do software quality assurances make in Kentucky?

Software quality assurances in Kentucky earn a median of about $79,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,290 for the lowest 10% to over $128,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software quality assurances in Kentucky?

Kentucky software quality assurance roles are posted by Progress Rail, DSV, and Marsh and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Louisville's concentration of healthcare, logistics, and financial services companies means QA openings frequently come from those sectors, while Northern Kentucky benefits from proximity to major regional tech and operations hubs.

Which Kentucky cities have the most software quality assurance jobs?

Louisville, Lexington, and Taylor Mill lead Kentucky for software quality assurance openings, driven primarily by Louisville's dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters and healthcare technology employers, Lexington's growing university-linked tech sector, and Northern Kentucky's role as a regional operations and logistics hub with direct ties to the greater Cincinnati market.

Are there remote software quality assurance jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, and more than most fields. Software quality assurance is well-suited to remote work because most testing, documentation, and defect reporting happens through digital tools. About 25% of software quality assurance openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed QA work has become. Automated testing and documentation-heavy roles tend to offer the most fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a software quality assurance in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior QA analyst or QA tester roles at Kentucky-based technology and healthcare companies, where entry-level positions regularly appear. Louisville employers with large IT departments, including those in healthcare and logistics, run new-grad and associate programs that accept candidates without prior QA experience. Moving laterally from a technical support, business analyst, or data entry role within the same company is another common path. Earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification and building a small portfolio of documented test cases gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants.

Where can I find and apply to software quality assurance jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to software quality assurance jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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