Software Test Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Software Test Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across Stafford, Richmond, and South Boston and other Virginia metros, with employers like Ge Grid Solutions, ABM Industries, and Jabil hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title
Software Test Engineer II
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The Software Test Engineer II role is based on site out of our Charlottesville, VA location in the Informatics Division of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
What You’ll Work On
Position represents test engineering throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Position performs all the verification and validation SQA functions (test case creation and execution, exploratory testing, test plan and test report creation). Position heavily interacts with the development and quality teams to ensure the right tests are being written and executed. Position includes internal technical leadership tasks.
In addition:
- Investigate unexpected events, issues, or software bugs. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to trouble-shoot complex system-level field complaints. Report to team leadership on investigation outcome and recommend test plan. Verify fixes.
- Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within the SDLC process.
- Perform exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, develop test datasets and execute automation scripts (to ensure application software releases are of high quality). Evaluate test cases for automation suitability and execute conversion as required.
- Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test plan / cases (based on those requirements) and execute test cases. Evaluate test plan for sufficient test coverage. Ensure efficiency of test plan by identifying overlap with other testing efforts and adjust accordingly.
- Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality). Review other test plans and provide feedback to other users concerning potential gaps or overlaps.
- Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance.
- Provide input/feedback to development team when design inputs (system Specifications/Requirements, user stories, etc.) are being updated.
- Provide regular status reports.
- Use established metrics to monitor status and progress.
The person hired will have these qualities:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or Equivalent plus 7 years' experience, or
- Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) Computer Science or related engineering field plus 5 years of experience.
- Relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Moderate level of ability to conduct thorough data analytics & implement data-driven solutions.
- Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated level of understanding of test methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience using these tools: Python, Selenium, C#
- At least 2 years of experience working with: Azure DevOps, Jira, GIT.
LOCATION:
United States > Charlottesville : 915 E High Street
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
The base pay for this position is
$68,000.00 – $136,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software test engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Proficiency in at least one test automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
- Experience writing test plans, test cases, and defect reports in a structured QA environment
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes
- Working knowledge of a scripting or programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Software Test Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many software test engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 26+ software test engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Stafford, Richmond, and South Boston. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do software test engineers make in Virginia?
Software test engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $121,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,820 for the lowest 10% to over $169,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most software test engineer jobs?
Stafford, Richmond, and South Boston have the most software test engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire software test engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring software test engineers in Virginia include Ge Grid Solutions, ABM Industries, and Jabil, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 8% of software test engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for software test engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to software test engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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