Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester

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