Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester

Vets Hired

$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or High School diploma with relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing.
  • Experience with component-level testing of software modules.
  • Experience developing test plans and test cases.
  • Proficiency with command-line tools, scripting, and testing techniques.
  • Experience working in Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps).
  • Experience using defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Write and execute test cases for individual software components.
  • Document test processes, execution results, and findings.
  • Analyze test reports and performance metrics.
  • Validate software functionality prior to system integration.
  • Use command-line tools, scripts, and test stubs/mocks for validation.
  • Identify, document, and report software defects using tracking tools.
  • Participate in software design reviews and provide feedback on requirements and performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
  • Support testing activities within Linux-based and DevOps environments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in advanced modeling and simulation environments.
  • Involvement in software design reviews, influencing project requirements and quality.
  • Collaborative work with development teams, fostering cross-functional relationships.
  • Potential for growth in both technical and soft skills in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

An organization is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (Journeyman) to support advanced modeling and simulation environments. This role focuses on component-level software testing, validating system performance, and ensuring software quality prior to full system integration.

What You Can Expect to Do:
  • Write and execute test cases for individual software components
  • Document test processes, execution results, and findings
  • Analyze test reports and performance metrics
  • Validate software functionality prior to system integration
  • Use command-line tools, scripts, and test stubs/mocks for validation
  • Identify, document, and report software defects using tracking tools
  • Participate in software design reviews and provide feedback on requirements and performance
  • Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
  • Support testing activities within Linux-based and DevOps environments

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field OR High School diploma with relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing
  • Experience with component-level testing of software modules
  • Experience developing test plans and test cases
  • Proficiency with command-line tools, scripting, and testing techniques
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
  • Experience using defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in Agile environments (sprints, PI planning, etc.)
  • Experience with testing tools such as gcov
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
  • Experience supporting modeling and simulation environments
  • Experience with automated testing
  • Experience supporting DoD-related programs


Working Place:

Patuxent, Maryland, United States

Company :

2026 May 21 Cyber - American Electronic Warfare Associates

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