Software QA Engineer II

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a talented Software QA Engineer II to join our Software QA team in Round Rock, Texas.SummaryThe Software QA Engineer II will be an integral member of a cross-functional Scrum team, responsible for ensuring product quality through functional, integration, and regression testing. Working closely with developers, automation engineers and product owners, this role focuses on validating features, identifying defects early, and supporting continuous delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute across the testing lifecycle, collaborate within Agile teams, and help deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure clear, testable requirements.Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes within the teamAnalyze user stories and acceptance criteria to design test scenarios and test casesExecute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testingPerform smoke and sanity testing across DEV and QA environmentsConduct cross-browser and cross-environment validationsIdentify, log, track, and verify defects using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or JiraParticipate in defect triage and root cause analysis (RCA)Ensure adequate test coverage aligned with business requirements and risk areasMonitor and communicate testing progress, quality metrics, and risksPerform API testing using tools such as Postman or REST clients.Validate backend data using SQL queries (SQL Server preferred).Execute and support automated test suitesCollaborate in building/maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium)Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to the Scrum team.Requirements And QualificationsTo 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.3 to 5 years of experience in software testing.Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies & collaboration skills within a Scrum team environment.Hands on experience with Functional, Regression, API and SQL for data validation testingExperience with Test case design, execution, analyze failures, log bugs & create RCA (as needed)Basic to intermediate knowledge of automation testing (Playwright, Selenium, or similar).Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) or Jira.Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)Understanding of SDLC and STLCAbility to understand business context and user impact, attention to detail and commitment to quality.Ability to manage priorities within short sprint cycles.Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desired Skills And ExperienceHands-on experience with Playwright or modern automation toolsExposure to BDD frameworks (SpecFlow, Cucumber)Familiarity with UI frameworks (Angular or React)Experience in data validation or reporting systemsFully embedded in a Scrum team (not a separate QA function)Balanced focus on manual + automation supportExecution-focused role with increasing ownership over quality practicesPhysical Demands/Work EnvironmentWhile 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.