Software Test Engineer

Accountabilities

• Develop, organize, maintain, and execute software test plans, test cases, test data, and test results based on defined requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Perform unit-support, integration, system, and regression testing across front-end, back-end, database, and interface components of complex software applications.

• Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium while applying basic coding or scripting skills to support efficient and repeatable testing.

• Analyze application behavior, investigate test failures, troubleshoot technical issues, and work with engineering teams to identify and resolve defects.

• Use Jira to document, prioritize, track, and communicate software defects, testing activities, and related work items throughout the development process.

• Apply SQL and Linux commands, logs, and environments to validate application data, perform database testing, inspect environments, and support troubleshooting activities.

• Collaborate throughout the SDLC with developers, engineers, analysts, and Agile or Scrum teams to improve application testability, quality, and reliability.

• Incorporate appropriate security best practices and performance-testing techniques into testing activities for complex applications, documenting risks, findings, results, and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bring at least 6 years of relevant software testing experience combined with an Associate degree or equivalent educational background.

• Demonstrate hands-on experience testing software applications and applying unit, integration, system, and regression testing methodologies across the SDLC.

• Have practical experience with Selenium test automation, including developing or maintaining automated test scripts.

• Be comfortable using Jira for defect tracking, prioritization, work-item management, and communication with development teams.

• Have working knowledge of SQL for data validation, database testing, and troubleshooting application behavior.

• Be proficient with Linux commands, logs, environments, and troubleshooting techniques used in software testing and technical investigations.

• Possess basic coding or scripting skills and the ability to understand, modify, and maintain test automation scripts.

• Understand Agile or Scrum delivery practices and the role of quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Have experience applying security best practices and supporting performance testing for complex applications.

• Be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple testing activities, document results accurately, and follow established testing methodologies.

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with effective communication and collaboration when working with technical and cross-functional teams.

• Be a U.S. citizen currently residing in the United States and able to obtain a Public Trust designation for access to sensitive, unclassified government information.

Benefits:

• Compensation of $45–$49 USD per hour.

• Full-time, remote opportunity based in the United States.

• Opportunity to work on complex software applications and contribute to quality throughout the full SDLC.

• Hands-on exposure to test automation, Selenium, SQL, Linux, Jira, security testing, and performance considerations.

• Collaboration with developers, engineers, analysts, and Agile or Scrum teams in a structured software delivery environment.

• Opportunity to strengthen expertise in comprehensive software testing, automation, troubleshooting, and quality engineering.