Associate Software Engineer- Automation Tester
Maximus, Inc.
Dover, DE, United States
22 days ago
- Discuss this with your agent
- Open in Claude
- Open in ChatGPT
Apply on www.techcareers.com
Prepare application
- Draft this with your agent
- Open in Claude
- Open in ChatGPT
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$68,400.0 - $90,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Testing (Software)
Java (Programming Language)
Agile Methodology
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services
Software Applications
Automation of Tests
Command-Line Interface
Cloud Computing
Software Quality
Computer Programming
Software Debugging
+18 more
Mobile Application Software
Python (Programming Language)
Scrum Methodology
Regression Testing
Standard Sql
Selenium
Software Engineering
System Testing
Test Case
Test Data
Test Execution Engine
Web Applications
Scripting
Postman
Microsoft Power Automate
GitHub Copilot
Backend
Restful APIs
Job description
- Design systems and programs to meet complex business needs.
- Code, test, debug, implement, and document moderately complex software programs.
- Prepare detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded.
- Ensure that programs meet standards and technical specifications and perform technical analysis and component delivery.
- Analyze and gather information from existing systems.
- Explore new technologies and design approaches to address business requirements while supporting the assessment of time estimates and justification for assigned tasks.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in test planning activities and assist with test case creation, review, and execution using a hybrid approach (manual and automated testing).
- Execute manual and automated tests for web-based and/or mobile applications under supervision.
- Log, track, and retest defects through the full defect lifecycle following established QA processes.
- Assist in identifying, preparing, and validating test data for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Support senior QA in automation script development and maintenance.
- Provide regular testing status updates to the Test Lead or Project Manager.
- Attend project-related meetings to understand requirements, scope, and testing expectations.
- Maintain test documentation including test cases, test results, and execution evidence.
- Provide support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), by assisting with test data setup and issue validation.
- Perform other testing-related tasks as assigned based on project needs.
Requirements
’- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study and 0-3 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 0-3 years of experience in software testing (manual and/or automation) on web-based applications.
- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum development and testing practices.
- Experience writing and executing test cases.
- Exposure to test automation concepts and tools (Selenium preferred).
- Basic programming or scripting experience (Python preferred; Java acceptable with willingness to learn Python).
- Familiarity with REST APIs and API testing tools such as Postman/Bruno.
- Working knowledge of SQL for basic queries to support backend validation.
- Experience using defect tracking and test management tools.
- Basic Unix/Linux command-line experience.
- Introductory knowledge of cloud concepts (AWS fundamentals preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly document test results and communicate issues.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional technical and business teams., * Experience working in an Agile, SCRUM environment.
- Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
- Exposure to AI-assisted tools that support testing activities (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot).
- Interest in learning how AI/ML can be applied to test case generation, test data creation, or defect analysis.
Benefits & conditions
$68,400
Maximum Salary
$90,000
Apply for this position
This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.
Apply on www.techcareers.com
Prepare application
- Draft this with your agent
- Open in Claude
- Open in ChatGPT
Good distractions
Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.
Moments
Explore playlistsVideos
See allRelated articles
See all
LM
Luis Minvielle
over 2 years ago
LM
Luis Minvielle
Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?
over 2 years ago
EM
Eli McGarvie
Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers
over 3 years ago
LM
Luis Minvielle
The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers
over 2 years ago
LM
Luis Minvielle
Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs
over 2 years ago
LM
Luis Minvielle
The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market
over 2 years ago