Software Application Tester

VTG

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in software testing focused on automation
  • Strong experience with automation tools like Selenium or Cypress
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages like Java or Python
  • Experience testing RESTful APIs with tools like Postman
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute automated test scripts for web and backend systems
  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define test strategies
  • Perform various testing types including functional and performance
  • Analyze test results and track defects to resolution
  • Improve test coverage and efficiency continuously

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Support for continuing education
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. This role will play a critical part in ensuring software quality by integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle and improving overall system reliability and performance.

What will you do?

  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and backend systems
  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution
  • Maintain test data and environments for consistent and repeatable testing
  • Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and automation processes
  • Support manual testing efforts when needed

Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation
  • Strong experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
  • Experience testing RESTful APIs (Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
  • Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

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