Principal Software Tester

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases that align with both business and technical requirements.

• Evaluate requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to create comprehensive test coverage.

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain UI automated test scripts and frameworks utilizing Playwright.

• Identify reliable web elements and construct resilient automated tests for dynamic web interfaces.

• Create, develop, execute, and uphold API test scripts to verify service functionality, integration, and data flows.

• Report, track, and confirm defects.

• Provide test documentation, metrics, and status updates to enhance stakeholder visibility and aid decision-making.

• Implement test automation principles within CI/CD pipelines to ensure regression coverage and maintain release quality.

• Define and enhance test engineering practices, testing standards, and consistent quality processes across scrum teams.

• Share best practices in testing and contribute to ongoing improvements within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 9+ years of experience; or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

• Candidates must possess the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.

• Experience in delivering clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders.

• Practical experience with testing tools such as Selenium, Jira, Playwright, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is preferred.

• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript is preferred.

• Knowledge of GitLab for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.

• Understanding of Agile and/or DevOps methodologies.

• Strong grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).

• Experience in testing APIs and Web Services.

• Ability to swiftly comprehend business processes and translate them into technical requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.