Software F5tWjf5g - Test and Quality — United States

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

The organization operates advanced radio telescope facilities used by the international scientific community to study the universe. It supports foundational research in astronomy including black holes, galaxies, and the early universe. As a nonprofit-managed program, it develops and maintains essential software tools that enable observation proposal, planning, scheduling, and data analysis, facilitating significant scientific collaboration and discovery.

About the Opportunity:

avq CFK4kuQf KYpsxeQT - TEST AND QUALITY will focus on enhancing the reliability and maintainability of key user-facing astronomy software applications. This role ensures that software systems, including the Science Archive and Proposal Submission tools, are thoroughly tested and integrated into continuous deployment processes. UZp position contributes directly to the mission by improving software quality that supports scientific observations and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain automated test infrastructures covering unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

• Develop and sustain automated tests for backend services and web interfaces

• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to detect issues early and ensure dependable releases

• Identify and analyze performance issues through profiling and load testing

• Collaborate with developers to improve testability, diagnose defects, and enhance code quality

• Contribute to the design and development of critical system components

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

• Minimum one year software application development experience

• Preferred three years professional experience in software development or testing, with focus on test automation and quality practices

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with software engineering concepts through academic or internship experience

• Experience designing and implementing automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end)

• Proficiency with testing frameworks such as pytest, JUnit, Jasmine/Karma, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium

• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipeline integration

• Software development experience in Python, Java, or comparable languages

• Knowledge of testing web applications, APIs, HTTP, and RESTful services

• Skills in debugging, profiling, and diagnosing performance issues

• Understanding of object-oriented design and maintainable code practices

• Experience with relational databases and test data management

• Ability to learn and apply new technologies

• Strong teamwork skills, comfortable working in Scrum environments

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The starting salary range is $96,588 to $120,000, depending on qualifications and market conditions.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid maternity leave

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

KTcHC4sZy is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.