Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manual QA in Charlotte, NC. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Functional QA Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in manual functional testing, API validation using Postman, solid SQL skills, and experience working in Agile development environments. You'll will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable software to our users. Responsibilities: • Manual QA will collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and business logic • Design and execute manual functional test cases based on user stories, requirements, and design documents • Perform API testing using Postman, validating request/response accuracy, status codes, error handling, and performance • Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity and perform backend testing • Identify, document, and track bugs in a clear and concise manner using tools such as JIRA • As a Manual QA, you will participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos • Contribute to the QA process by suggesting improvements in test strategy and coverage • Assist in creating and maintaining test documentation and regression test suites Requirements • 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance or related field • Hands-on experience with API testing tools, particularly Postman • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments • Strong knowledge of manual functional testing techniques and best practices • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies • Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) • Proficiency in SQL for data validation, debugging, and backend verification • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.