QA Engineer - Join Robert Half's Healthcare Partner in Austin, TX

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas to find a talented QA Engineer for a hybrid, contract-to-hire position. If you're a detail-oriented professional with 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, passionate about delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced Agile environment, this role is your next career step. Work on cutting-edge Microsoft-based applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to reliable software releases that impact patient care and healthcare innovation.

This hybrid role in Austin, TX, combines the best of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, perfect for QA Engineers who thrive in healthcare technology. With Robert Half's unmatched expertise in talent placement, you'll gain access to top-tier opportunities and career advancement in the booming Austin tech scene.

About the Role

As a QA Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of web and desktop applications built on Microsoft technologies. This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on experience with .NET / .NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure-hosted services. Ideal for those who enjoy manual and automated testing, defect management, and close partnership with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders. Located in vibrant Austin, Texas, United States, this role supports healthcare initiatives, making your work meaningful and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve a dynamic mix of testing strategies to guarantee flawless software delivery:

• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts for web and desktop apps.
• Conduct manual and automated testing for functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases.
• Specialize in testing Microsoft stack including .NET / .NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure services.
• Identify, document, and track defects using industry-leading test management and ticketing tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues, validate fixes, and ensure seamless releases.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness.
• Validate critical data accuracy, workflows, and business rules via backend queries and UI interactions.
• Support UAT by guiding business users and resolving testing hurdles.
• Drive QA process improvements, updating standards and documentation for team efficiency.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, bring these essential skills and experience to the table:

• 2+ years as a QA Engineer or similar role in software testing.
• Proven experience with Microsoft technologies: .NET / .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure.
• Hands-on expertise in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong Agile knowledge, including sprint planning and backlog management.
• Excellent communication to convey issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test management platforms.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for healthcare or enterprise applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Bonus points for scripting in C#, Python, or Selenium for automation, and healthcare domain knowledge.

Why Join Us?

Partner with Robert Half and our premier healthcare client for unparalleled growth. Enjoy a hybrid schedule in Austin's thriving tech hub, with contract-to-hire stability leading to full-time benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Robert Half provides expert career coaching, resume optimization, and access to exclusive job networks. Contribute to meaningful healthcare solutions using modern Microsoft tech, in a collaborative culture that values innovation and work-life balance. Austin, TX offers an unbeatable lifestyle—live music, outdoor adventures, and tech innovation at your doorstep.

Robert Half specializes in placing top QA talent in Austin, TX jobs. Apply now for this QA Engineer role and elevate your career with us. Keywords: QA Engineer Austin TX, .NET Testing, Azure QA, Healthcare QA Jobs, Robert Half Careers.