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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Test and Quality - **Company:** National Radio Astronomy Observatory - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $96,588 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Profiling, Software Quality, Data Reduction, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Relational Mapping, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQLAlchemy, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Docker Swarm, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Pytest, Containerization, Webpack, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jasmine, Docker - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76398523-software-engineer-test-and-quality ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, a scientific field, or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. An advanced degree is not required but is welcome. * A minimum of one year experience in the development of software applications. * At least three years of professional experience in software development or software testing is preferred, with a significant portion focused on test automation and quality practices. * Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. * Must be familiar with standard software engineering concepts, practices and procedures through academic training or internship experience(s)., * Professional experience designing and implementing automated tests, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests * Experience with testing frameworks and tools, such as pytest, JUnit, Jasmine/Karma, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium * Experience with version control and with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that run automated tests * Experience developing software in Python, Java, or a comparable language * Experience testing web applications and APIs, and an understanding of HTTP and RESTful services * Experience debugging and profiling software systems, including diagnosing performance problems * Understanding of object-oriented design and the ability to write maintainable, well-structured code * Experience with relational databases and the ability to create and manage test data * Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new languages, frameworks, and tools * Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both verbally and in writing * The ability and interest to work as part of a team in a Scrum environment. While not required, you may have: * Familiarity with web front-end technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, and webpack * Experience with performance and load testing tools * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, or Kubernetes * Familiarity with object-relational mapping (for example, SQLAlchemy) and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ * Experience with test strategy, test planning, and defect tracking * Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction ## Description The NRAO develops and maintains software used by the astronomy community for proposing, planning, scheduling, and analyzing observations made with these telescopes. We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer with strong software testing experience to join the Science User Applications Group (SUA). SUA builds some of the Observatory's most visible user-facing software, including the NRAO Science Archive and the Science Proposal applications. You will help ensure that these applications are reliable, well tested, and easy to change with confidence. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of tools critical to the Observatory, for both current telescopes and the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA). This position will be based in Albuquerque, NM; Socorro, NM; Charlottesville, VA; or Green Bank, WV. For well-qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered. What You Will be Doing: Your initial focus will be on the NRAO Science Archive, working with the Archive Team. Over time, your work may extend to other SUA teams, including the team responsible for Proposal Submission. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Designing, building, and maintaining a robust, automated test infrastructure covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing * Writing and maintaining automated tests for both backend services and web user interfaces * Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines so problems are caught early and releases are dependable * Identifying performance bottlenecks and regressions through profiling and load testing * Working with developers to improve testability, diagnose defects, and raise code quality across the group's applications * Contributing to the design and delivery of key components of these systems Team members also maintain and upgrade existing software and develop new tools that support the Observatory's evolving observing methods, helping keep the Observatory at the forefront of science and technology. Work Environment You will join a team of professionals engaged in research and development in science, engineering, software development, and education. Work is typically performed in a research or development environment.