Software Tester

Leidos

. Develop test plans, strategies, and test cases based on project requirements, user stories, and technical specifications .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,700 - $91,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing test plans, executing manual and automated tests, and utilizing issue tracking systems to ensure software quality. Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities facilitate collaboration with development teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test Plan DevelopmentRegression TestingCI/CD Pipeline MonitoringSoftware Defect IdentificationAtlassian Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest Case DevelopmentAutomated TestingShell ScriptingAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Tier 2 Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsUser StoriesDefect Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Shell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop test plans, strategies, and test cases based on project requirements, user stories, and technical specifications
Monitor CI/CD pipelines, test results, and system logs to identify issues, regressions, and performance bottlenecks early in the development process
Conduct regression testing to ensure new features and bug fixes do not introduce unintended side effects or break existing functionality
Execute manual tests and create/execute automated tests
Record test results and generate test reports to communicate findings to stakeholders and drive decision-making
Identify, report, and prioritize software defects using issue tracking systems
Work closely with development teams to ensure timely defect resolution and validation of fixes
Contribute to improving quality assurance processes, methodologies, and tools
Document and configuration manage test cases, procedures, and best practices
Share knowledge through documentation, training sessions, and presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Up to 2 years of experience in Software Testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels
Must be able to obtain a Tier 2 Public Trust clearance
Must be a US Citizen
Experience using Atlassian collaboration tools, such as JIRA, Confluence (preferred)
Basic shell scripting knowledge (preferred)