Principal Software Tester – Edifecs

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

📋 Description

• Design and implement test plans, test scenarios, and testing procedures.

• Create test schedules and methodologies.

• Develop test cases and scripts, and determine data necessary for testing scenarios.

• Conduct reviews of test cases/scripts with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.

• Execute and oversee software and IT systems testing to guarantee proper functionality and defect-free operations.

• Carry out verification activities on work products utilizing established methods, procedures, criteria, and suitable verification environments.

• Record and convey test outcomes.

• Assist in analyzing test results and resolving outstanding issues.

• Document and address complicated problems.

• Update management on the progress of problem resolution.

• Enhance existing procedures and devise models for potential future configurations.

• Generate daily test metrics and reporting.

• Occasionally engage in requirements, design, installation, operation, maintenance, and support activities for IT systems.

• Provide technical solutions for challenging issues and represent the organization on technical matters related to specific projects.

• Contribute to the successful completion of designated programs and projects.

• Guide employees in accordance with established policies and management directives.

• Maintain regular communication with inter-organizational contacts and external customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years or more of experience, or a Master's degree with three (3) years or more of experience.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex software projects and delivering high-quality results.

• Proficiency in both manual and automated testing methodologies.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks and knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Skilled in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.

• Experience with CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions.

• Knowledge of version control systems, including Git and SVN.

• Understanding of performance testing and related tools, such as JMeter and Gatling.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

• Experience with defect tracking and management tools, including JIRA and Bugzilla.

• Familiarity with testing COTS products.

• Knowledge of security testing practices and associated tools.

• Understanding of various testing types including functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and UAT testing.

• Experience with test management tools.

• Awareness of DevOps practices and tools.

• Strong grasp of risk-based, exploratory, and context-driven testing approaches.

• US citizenship with the capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications, Edifecs certification and experience, as well as familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms are preferred or considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Remote work arrangement (100% remote role).