Junior Software Tester

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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
  

Qualifications
Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field and zero (0) years' experience; Six (6) years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
  

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience 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
  

REQNUMBER: 2600379
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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