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# Software Tester

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, JAWS Scripting Language, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Standard Sql, Application Data, SoapUI, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Test Case, Web Applications, Data Processing, Scripting, Postman, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Testrail
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/aeda6db7-ad61-4738-8bc6-0b08c29d900b

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have experience with Selenium WebDriver, API testing, and SQL-based data validation, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment alongside developers, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

 * 4+ years of QA / software testing experience within enterprise web applications
 * 3+ years of automation experience using Selenium WebDriver
 * Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI
 * Working knowledge of SQL for data validation and testing purposes
 * Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams
 * Strong understanding of test planning, test case design, regression testing, and defect management
 * Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience coding or scripting (Java preferred) to support automation
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated regression suites, and release validation
 * Experience with Section 508 accessibility testing and tools such as JAWS
 * Experience working in federal, government, or other compliance-driven environments
 * Familiarity with QA tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or Confluence

## Description

We are seeking a Software Tester / QA Analyst to support testing efforts for enterprise web applications in a regulated environment. This role is focused on hands-on QA execution across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing, with automation used to support regression coverage and overall product quality., * Execute functional, smoke, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for new features and enhancements

 * Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver
 * Create and maintain clear, traceable test cases aligned with requirements and acceptance criteria
 * Perform API testing using Postman and/or SoapUI, validating responses, error handling, and data integrity
 * Validate application data using SQL queries across UI, API, and database layers
 * Log, track, and verify defects through resolution using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
 * Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members in Agile ceremonies
 * Identify risk areas including access control, data handling, and system workflows, and support validation efforts
 * Support release validation and overall testing coverage across application updates and defect fixes


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