Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Tester

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Lead quality assurance and test strategy for Bifrost, software maintenance, interface changes, CDS-related modifications, and customer additions .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and test strategy development, including test planning, execution, and defect management. Proficient in managing release processes and ensuring compliance with project lifecycle standards.

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Quality Assurance TestingTest Strategy DevelopmentAutomated Test Script DevelopmentDefect ManagementRelease Management

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Hard Skills

Test Plan DevelopmentTest Script ExecutionRegression TestingRequirements TraceabilityDefect AdjudicationTest Control Database ManagementSolution TestingTechnical DocumentationAssessment Evidence ProductionFinal Test Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software MaintenanceInterface ChangesCDS-related ModificationsRelease ReadinessProject Lifecycle Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead quality assurance and test strategy for Bifrost, software maintenance, interface changes, CDS-related modifications, and customer additions
Develop and manage test approaches, requirements-to-test traceability, regression and mission-thread testing, defect adjudication, assessment evidence, release readiness, and final test reporting
Independently develop and execute test scripts to certify system changes and ensure quality software is released to production
Produce expert-level test plan documents and requirements
Develop and maintain test control databases
Perform solution testing to confirm business requirements
Develop, compile, document, and run automated test scripts and procedures
Run regression tests and track defect status
Provide quality assurance testing for all systems
Assist with rollout of systems documentation
Produce defect lists for resolution and future application releases
Communicate with analysts and programmers regarding formal testing plans, problems, and results
Develop technical documentation and reports
Manage the Release Management process for changes to the baseline IT infrastructure
Ensure project lifecycle processes are followed, documented, improved, and communicated to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
8-10 years of related work experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance
US Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership