Software Tester

KBR Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,700–$139,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, AngularJS, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Bug Tracking Software, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Functional Testing, Government, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Home Automation, Integration Testing, Internet Security, JSON, JavaScript, Logistics, Mac Operating System, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Negative Testing, Network System Hardware, Operating Systems, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Backlog, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, React.js, Regression Testing, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Selenium, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Testing, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Test Suite, Test Tools, Testability, Testing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, Unit Test, United States Citizen, Unix Operating Systems, Usability Engineering, Usability Testing, User Experience Design (UXD), Vue.js, Web Browsers, Willing to Travel, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Software Tester

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Software Tester, and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write a suite of repeatable test cases that ensure comprehensive usability end-to-end workflow coverage as well as performance tests, accessibility tests, and compatibility tests with multiple browsers/networks/hardware
  • Generate data inputs such as properly formatted text files, XML & JSON to ensure application meets requirements with current and evolving data sets
  • Assist the User Experience designers with planning and conducting multiple phases of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Develop testing strategy that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, bug & design compliance regression testing, negative testing, and usability
  • Design or develop automated end-to-end test scripts using cypress or playwright
  • Work with developers to ensure unit test coverage and adherance to TDD principles
  • Communicate and document test results in a manner understandable by technical and non-technical staff
  • Perform fully compliant testing and provide accurate, repeatable test results
  • When tests fail, document repeatable processes to reproduce the issue and assist developers with diagnosis. Use requirements, design specifications, and collaboration with designers and developers to determine remediation plan and prioritization against product backlog.
  • For automated tests, participate in software development using Gitlab and CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security
  • Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
  • Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Security Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
  • Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or related; Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years
  • Experience designing and developing automated test scripts in Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Jest, or other automated testing languages (unit, integration, e2e)
  • Experience designing, writing, reviewing, and executing test plans, procedures, reports, and other technical documentation
  • Experience conducting functional and regression testing for existing applications
  • Experience using multiple operating systems including MacOS, Unix, and Windows
  • Good grasp of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, TDD and DevSecOps methodologies
  • Experience using tracking systems for issues and problems such as Jira or Confluence
  • Ability to interface with customers, end-users, technical leads, and program management
  • Ability to design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures aligned to requirements
  • Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Strong defect identification, documentation, tracking, and verification skills
  • Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and quality-first development practices
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify edge cases and failure conditions
  • Ability to analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for testability
  • Skill in performing root cause analysis and supporting defect resolution with developers
  • Ability to validate data accuracy, integrity, and completeness in complex systems
  • Ability to produce clear, concise, and traceable test documentation
  • Willingness to support continuous process improvement in testing practices
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills to support sprint commitments
  • Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to team goal

Desired:

  • Create and maintain automated cloud-based test environments using technologies such as Selenium, Cypress or comparable testing tools
  • Familiarity with Agile mindset and methodologies
  • Experience building test automation frameworks
  • Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Vue.Js, Angular and or React

Basic Compensation: $92,700 - $139,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en