Junior Software Tester at SAIC

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Defect Tracking, Scripting, Programming, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Detail-Oriented, Automated Testing, Manual Testing, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile Scrum, DevSecOps, Link-16 Knowledge

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Software Tester to join a team of software, test, and systems engineers who develop, test, and maintain the Joint Network Design Aid (JNDA) software in Huntsville, AL. JNDA is a Windows-based desktop application used to design Link-16 networks and generate associated output files. The candidate will work on an Agile Scrum team in a largely self-directed but collaborative environment. Responsibilities • Develop test criteria and test steps to ensure software is functioning properly • Develop automated tests using SmartBear TestComplete • Coordinate with developers to report bugs and provide feedback • Execute regression tests regularly and report issues promptly • Investigate test failures and document clear steps to reproduce them • Provide feedback on user interface design • Participate in Scrum events, including sprint planning, sprint reviews/demonstrations, and daily stand-ups Required Education • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with at least two (2)+ years of relevant experience; Six (6) years' additional experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle). Required Clearance: Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required. Required Qualifications • 1+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or related experience • Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar) • Basic experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) • Ability to think critically and logically to identify test scenarios and edge cases • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including bug reporting and documentation • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Desired Qualifications • Experience with automated testing tools such as SmartBear TestComplete, Selenium, or similar • Experience creating manual test cases and executing test plans • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines • Understanding of Agile Scrum and/or DevSecOps practices • Programming experience with languages such as Python, Java, or C++ • Link-16 or tactical data link knowledge Travel Requirement • Occasional travel may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

The Junior Software Tester will develop test criteria and automated tests, coordinate with developers to report bugs, and execute regression tests. They will also participate in Scrum events and provide feedback on user interface design.