Software Tester

Lawelawe Defense Inc • Fort Knox, KY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) specializing in providing services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. The company leverages its NHO status to secure federal contracts that drive business success and support its mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve Native Hawaiian heritage. This position is for an intermediate remote Software Tester to serve on a team supporting the U.S. Army Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, KY. As a Software Tester, you will oversee quality control activities associated with software analysis, which includes developing test plans, performing exploratory testing, and executing functional and regression testing. You will work closely with software developers and product management to ensure the product is ready for release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience as Software Engineer Tester
• Active Secret clearance
• Must be US Citizen
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Aptitude for the ability to test software for quality (detail oriented)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
• An understanding of various programming such as JavaScript, C# Java, NodeJS, and Angular
• Strong understanding of logic
• Experience in working with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or Cypress, Playwright
• Proficiency in writing detailed descriptions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Amazon AWS
• Knowledge of computer architecture and tools for manual & auto testing, unit testing, integration testing, functional testing and bug-tracking systems.
• Demonstrated success in software development lifecycle management (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical soundness, data analysis.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Relevant software testing certifications include Certified Software Tester (CSTE), ISTQB Agile Tester Certification or Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough software testing, analyze data, communicate with developers.
• Checking software functionality on different browsers to ensure that the software is up to the standard and meets the users’ needs.
• Communicate the results of software testing efforts to stakeholders and suggest areas of improvement.
• Work with project developers and product management to ensure software solutions meet our user expectations.
• Execute software test cases and automated tests based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects/bugs found to identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct exploratory and usability testing to locate bugs before the software is introduced into production.
• Execute comprehensive testing against the software, ensuring all features function as designed and intended.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software testing methodologies and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), if necessary.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
• Remote work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level