Software Test Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Conduct functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for both new and existing software applications.

• Create, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and documentation based on business and technical requirements.

• Design, develop, and sustain automated test scripts to enhance testing coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.

• Run automated test suites and support continuous testing efforts utilizing established testing frameworks and tools.

• Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to comprehend requirements and outline test scenarios and acceptance criteria.

• Identify, document, track, and validate software defects through resolution and retesting processes.

• Assist with testing activities pertaining to system integrations, data validation, and enterprise application interoperability.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews.

• Aid in test environment setup, test data management, release validation, and deployment readiness activities.

• Contribute to process enhancements, automation initiatives, and quality assurance best practices that bolster product reliability and team effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• At least five (5) years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or similar technical roles.

• Proficient in both manual and automated testing across enterprise applications.

• Experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum software delivery methodologies.

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and quality assurance best practices.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and defect management processes.

• Experience in executing functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.

• Capability to design, execute, and maintain automated testing solutions.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to software quality.

• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform efficiently in a dynamic environment.

• Preferred: Experience in integrating automated testing capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments.

• Preferred: Familiarity with API testing tools and service validation techniques.

• Preferred: Knowledge of performance, load, or scalability testing methods and tools.

• Preferred: Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications, especially within Microsoft Azure environments.

• Preferred: Experience testing enterprise business systems and complex application integrations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Additional compensation may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• Flexible spending account.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Opportunities for professional training and development.

• Career advancement prospects.