Job ID: NS5048041027
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 12/01/2025
Software Quality Assurance Engineer II | $50 – $62 per hour | Hybrid Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $50 – $62 per hour
- Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training)
- Location: Omaha, NE
- 1-Year Contract with the possibility of extension or hire-on
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Software Quality Assurance Engineer II to design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions that ensure reliability, performance, and quality of our software products. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor and technical resource within the QA team—building automation frameworks, validating complex product interactions, and promoting a culture of quality across all stages of development. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of testing methodologies, automation tools, and Agile practices, with the ability to balance hands-on testing with strategic planning and process improvement.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Software Quality Assurance Engineer II to design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions that ensure reliability, performance, and quality of our software products. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor and technical resource within the QA team—building automation frameworks, validating complex product interactions, and promoting a culture of quality across all stages of development. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of testing methodologies, automation tools, and Agile practices, with the ability to balance hands-on testing with strategic planning and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and cases to validate new features and system enhancements.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support faster, lower-risk software releases.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to clarify requirements, document defects, and ensure issue resolution.
- Apply Agile and QA best practices, actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Lead root cause analysis, identify testing gaps, and drive continuous improvements in test coverage and quality processes.
- Contribute to performance and API testing efforts using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or application monitoring tools (preferred).
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Computer Science, or Mathematics, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or automation engineering.
- Proven experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or TestComplete (preferred).
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and Agile development lifecycles.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar Agile planning tools.
- Hands-on experience with SQL for data validation and API testing (REST/SOAP).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Experience in insurance or financial services domains, including policy, rating, or underwriting systems (preferred).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay Rate: $50 – $62 per hour
- Medical, Dental, and Life insurance benefits
- Eligible for a 401(k) plan
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit
Your New Organization:
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Pay Rate range for this position is $50 – $62 per hour, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
