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Software Automation Tester
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What they do
A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
$111,002 / year median in Colorado
-19% projected decline
Job Description
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for cybersecurity applications Execute automated functional, regression, integration, and system tests Perform compliance testing and document results in accordance with program and security requirements Collaborate with developers, security engineers, and stakeholders to identify defects, reproduce issues, and verify fixes Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report findings using Jira and Confluence Contribute to test process improvement within Scrum ceremonies and SAFe practices Use Selenium, TASER, GitLab (or equivalent source control), and related tooling to support continuous testing Working knowledge of GitLab or another code repository Experience analyzing test results, identifying defects, and troubleshooting Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases Experience with penetration testing or vulnerability assessment activities in support of development teams Bachelor's or Master's degree n Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Software Development, or a related STEM field and 3+ years of relevant professional experience Active DoD Secret clearance required Top Secret with SCI eligibility highly desired Place of work is Colorado Springs; remote work opportunity is limited. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%.