> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3780794-senior-software-developer-post-test-analysis-test-automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3780794-senior-software-developer-post-test-analysis-test-automation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Software Developer - Post-Test Analysis & Test Automation

- **Company:** CFD Research Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Encodings, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Reduction, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, SciPy, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Verification, Test Scripts, Git, Pandas, Matplotlib, Containerization, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Plotly, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a2e27a54-eba0-4cc3-841b-2bcf0abce82a

## About the Role

* Must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of software engineering experience
 * Advanced programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++ with a proven track record of designing extensible, multi-language software architectures
 * Deep experience in object-oriented design patterns, software architecture, and system design
 * Proficiency with enterprise version control systems, CI/CD workflows, and Git repository management
 * Proven ability to lead technical trade studies, present complex architectural recommendations to executive stakeholders, and mentor team members through technical demos and reviews, * Extensive experience leading Agile software teams (Jira) and architecting enterprise software tools for data validation, script automation, or requirements verification
 * Domain experience with missile defense simulation/test architectures
 * Hands-on expertise architecting containerized environments (Docker) and embedding Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies across teams
 * Mastery of Python data science stacks (pandas, scipy, scikit-learn) and interactive visualization frameworks (Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash) for high-dimensional data reduction, modeling, and automated reporting

## Description

* Lead trade studies to evaluate and select potential PTA tools, presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership; define Concept of Operations (CONOPs), test procedures, and message/data validation standards.
 * Drive feature backlog prioritization and architecture in Jira alongside the GSD team; design, implement, and review complex PTA codebases to automate end-to-end test-step validation.
 * Architect automated input generation frameworks to dramatically boost the speed, scale, and efficiency of building complex test cases.
 * Spearhead technical progress demos of working test scripts, establish code quality and peer review standards, and author user guides and documentation on analysis best practices.